Oggu katha is the folk art that portrays traditions of legendary heroes and gods of Telangana mingling music, tales and dance movements. Part and parcel of the social and religious focalization of the South India, Oggu Katha is intended both for recreation and worship. However, because of its importance to the culture, this particular form […]Read More
Kuravanji – a classical form of tamil lyrical poetry is one of the most distinctive elements of the cultural geography of Tamil Nadu. In the word Kuravanji, the first meaning, translated as “The Gypsy’s Tale,” describes gypsy women’s lives, travels, and associations with nature and civilisation. Also admired for its art and religious significance, Kuravanji […]Read More
Imagine a resonating bow, strung not for arrows but for stories—a captivating sound that sets the stage for tales of gods, heroes, and common folk. This art form, once echoing through the vibrant villages of Tamil Nadu, now fades into whispers. Can you guess what we’re talking about? Let’s unravel this musical mystery one clue […]Read More
The Charani Gatha is an old system of informal human performance, an oral history and poetry of the Charan community of Gujarat and Rajasthan. These poetic songs are love songs, war songs, and other songs with stories of courage, gods and cultural history tied to them. Originally, the Charani Gatha was as much a living […]Read More
Lavni a happy folk dance performance from Maharashtra is not an art but an emotion a story that lies between two time frames. Famous for costumes, footsteps, and anthems – Lavni is recognised as a part of the ethos of Maharashtra. This dance type with dholki beats is an important part and parcel of folk […]Read More
Panihari, a prime cultural invention of Rajasthan reflects the traditional songs sung by women while accessing water from wells/ rivers/ lakes etc. These songs are social recitations of the everyday activities, affection, passion, and hardship of the people inhabiting this dry countryside. The very term ‘Panihari’ is derived from Hindi word Pani means water and […]Read More
This is a tradition which goes like “Bhairon ri thali, sukhad duari, manmohan baje baje thali” This catchy tune of one of the most popular Rajasthani folk songs, embodying the spirit of this state – the colourful combination of the passionate folk power with the fragile classical affectation. Rajasthan, which is popularly called the land […]Read More
“Pind deyaan yaadgaaran naal, tappa da sangeet rang laa da hai” – This famous Punjabi saying embodies the soul of the region’s folk music. It is through songs like Tappa that the rich cultural heritage of Punjab is remembered, cherished, and kept alive. “It often takes just one reminder, a handful of grains in folk […]Read More
Have you ever tried to think about how tales of courage, passion and self-sacrifice influence the people’s J.G. Frazer apprehension? Have you ever come across Alha and Udal, the two requiemed warrior that have their stories retold down the generations in the ridge of India? These are not some fairytales from the subcontinent’s past but […]Read More
India is a country which is rich in cultures, languages, and traditions, where every form belongs to an ancient tradition and folk arts. Even in the midst of North Indian culture primarily Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, people have long been enjoying a heart soothing non film music form of Kajri. But at the present society […]Read More