Often pictured as a horse rider, equipped with a glorious armour and a sword, the knight was known to be a warrior and protector of the nobility in medieval Europe. Each knight served his own lord and received payment in terms of land holdings. The concept of knights existed from the 12th century to […]Read More
Killa-making refers to the craft of building tiny-scale models of forts. In Maharashtra, this is one of the dissolved customs associated with Diwali celebrations. The Killa, or mini fort, is built by children and their families to depict historical bastions built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the iconic ruler of the Maratha Empire. This tradition not […]Read More
Northeast India is covered in a lush and varied tapestry, and the distinctive tribal groups who live there have a rich cultural legacy. The Naga, Konyak, and Bodo tribes stand out among these indigenous peoples for both their peculiar ways of life and their fascinating and elaborate tattoo customs. These tribal tattoos are far more […]Read More
The Influence of Hindu Mythology on Indian Tattoos: Discuss the incorporation of Hindu deities, symbols, and mythological narratives in traditional Indian tattoo designs, showcasing their spiritual and cultural significance: People have used tattoos as a means of artistic expression for a very long time to reflect their cultural identity, values, and experiences. In India, a nation […]Read More
Tattoos have been used as a form of body art and expression for thousands of years. They have taken on a variety of meanings depending on the culture and time period in which they were created. In many cultures, tattoos have served as symbols of identity, status, spirituality, and protection. In this blog post, we […]Read More
A wise ruler, a bold queen and a graceful highness Rani Durgavati was a lot more than just a Gond queen. She was named after the fierce Hindu goddess Durga, who is worshipped highly by the Hindus in almost every Indian state. She fought against the Mughal rulers courageously and was hence known for her […]Read More