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The Churning of the Ocean: Kurma Purana’s Fascinating Take on

The Kurma Purana is one of the eighteen Maha Puranas and is important for its teachings on Hindu cosmology, philosophy, and devotion. Named after the Kurma incarnation of Lord Vishnu, this Purana is revered for its contribution to religious teachings, temple rituals and rituals. With its unique mythological narrative and spiritual significance, the Kurma Purana […]Read More

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The Essence of Navarasa in Indian Classical Arts

Navarasa, which translates as “new emotions” in Sanskrit, is a key concept in classical Indian art that encapsulates the essence of emotional expression. These nine emotions—Shringar (love), Hasya (laughter), Raudra (anger), Karuna (compassion), Veer (courage), bhayanaka (fear), bibhatsa (disgust), adbhuta (awe), and shanta (peace)—function as universal languages that transcend cultural boundaries. Each quantity enables artists […]Read More

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CLEOPATRA: THE DEMISE OF GLORY

Carrying the name Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator, (Cleopatra father loving Goddess) She was the last active ruler of the Egyptian Ptolemaic empire from 51 to 30 BC. Queen Cleopatra is eternal and immortal, being a glorious figure often reappearing in paintings, sculptures, Roman and Ptolemaic coinage, Roman historiography, texts, carvings, Latin poetry, Renaissance art and […]Read More

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THE PEACOCK DRESS: the fashionable take on imperialism, appropriation, and

The words appropriation and appreciation are often confused with one another. Appreciation is when a culture and its things are respected and appreciated, while appropriation is something imperialistic states often find themselves indulging in. the peacock dress that Lady Curzon wore was though designed by Jean-Philippe Worth the handwork of zardozi technique was all done […]Read More