Indian tradition and culture have, for a very long time held two things very close to itself. The first one is its art and the second is its story telling. Not only do Indians hold these close to their hearts, these two forms have also been the means that have carried the culture and its […]Read More
It is most definitely not an exaggeration to say that the Indian art forms that we see now, have existed, and evolved not just 100s of years ago but actually thousands of years ago. Their roots within the Indian art culture and tradition are in fact that deep. One of these art forms are the […]Read More
While recent times have brought a lot of notice to the Indian art scene as a collective force, it has also facilitated some attention towards indies very own folk styles of paintings. Phad paintings originating in Shahpur in Rajasthan happen to be one of those. It is now not only seen as a beautiful and […]Read More
Thangka art is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting style that holds religious, spiritual, and cultural significance. Having its roots in Tibet, it continues to show its influence in various part of India with prevalent Buddhist cultures. There Usually done on silk cloth with natural colours with exceptions of embroidering as well. Having kept rolled up […]Read More
The cultural history of Gujarat has borne witness to the multitude of creativity that has existed here for centuries. Having been the home to a lot of traditional art style, one that often gets missed out on when connecting India’s art history and Gujarat is the rogan style of painting. Rogan art, a method of […]Read More
India as a country has a very rich history, and we see it in its language, in its art forms and also its people. Warli painting, an art form from the Warli tribe of Maharashtra is one that is for years continued to reflect such rich culture of the country. This ancient form of art […]Read More
Pichwai paintings are a vibrant and intricate form and style of Indian art which has been captivating art enthusiasts and devotees alike for centuries. Because of their initial origination in the temples of Nathdwara in Rajasthan, these paintings allow us to witness the magnificence of the beauty of devotion blending with artistic genius. Apart from […]Read More
The Garuda Purana, one of the eighteen Mahapuranas of Hinduism is a revered Hindu scripture that provides a profound understanding of the world, human life, and the path to spiritual liberation. Narrated by Lord Vishnu to the celestial bird Garuda, the Purana deals with a variety of topics including cosmology, mythology, Dharma, karma, and the […]Read More
Linga Puran The Linga Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva in his iconic form as the Linga. It is revered within Hindu tradition as a core Shaivite text, exploring the worship and symbolism of Shiva as the supreme deity. The text is foundational for those who follow Shaivism and […]Read More
One of the eighteen major Puranas, the Brahma Purana is an important text in the Hindu tradition, especially by the Vaishnavas, who revere it for its devotion to Lord Krishna and Radha. The text is famous for accepting Krishna as the most supreme being and asserting that all gods such as Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, Ganesha […]Read More