Patua scroll painting is an ancient storytelling art form practiced by the Patua community in parts of India, especially in West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar. Known locally as Pattachitra, this tradition is a blend of painting and oral storytelling. The artists, called Patuas, create long, vertical scrolls filled with colorful, hand-painted scenes that depict […]Read More
Tulsidas, also known as Rambola Dubey, was a revered Hindu saint, poet, and philosopher. His unwavering devotion to Lord Rama led him to compose significant literary works that continue to inspire millions. Among his notable creations are the Hanuman Chalisa and the epic Ramcharitmanas, a retelling of the ancient Sanskrit Ramayana in the vernacular Awadhi […]Read More
Bharavi, who thrived in the 6th century AD, was a Sanskrit poet renowned for creating the epic “Kiratarjuniya” (”Arjuna and the Mountain Man”). This classical Sanskrit epic falls under the category of mahakavya, or “great poem.” Marked by its elevated expression and intricate style, Bharavi’s poetry possibly left an imprint on the work of the […]Read More
Sanskrit is an ancient language that dates back over 3,500 years ago to the Indian subcontinent and continues to be used today, primarily as a liturgical language within Hinduism. It is considered one of the oldest and most revered languages in the world, and it is said to have been used as a language of […]Read More