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
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Paitkar Painting: A Unique Expression of Life, Death, and Spirituality
Paitkar painting is a fascinating and ancient art form that comes from the tribal regions of Jharkhand. It’s a beautiful reflection of indigenous culture and spirituality, deeply connected to the traditions of tribes like the Santhal, Munda, and Ho. What makes this art so special is how it vividly portrays themes of life, death, and […]Read More
Jhumar, also known as Jhumair, is an age-old Indian folk dance form deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of states like Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Bihar, and West Bengal. This dance is an embodiment of the spirit of celebration, unity, and connection with nature. Originating among the Indo-Aryan ethnic groups of Chotanagpur, particularly the Sadan […]Read More
Jhumur dance is a tradition of the tribal of Tripura, West Bengal, Odissa, and Jharkhand states of the eastern part of India, which is lively folk music that has no parallel in present day world. Sung and danced at festivals, rituals and other social get-togethers, the Jhumur is not just a form of music and […]Read More
Guess who sings of bountiful harvests under the winter moonlight, blending culture, tradition, and melody? Tusu songs, the soulful tunes of Jharkhand and West Bengal, carry the essence of agrarian life, resonating with the rhythms of the earth. These traditional winter harvest songs, sung during the vibrant Tusu Parab, encapsulate centuries of cultural heritage. Yet, […]Read More
Also termed the Mahaparv, Chhath Puja is one of the most prestigious festivals of Hinduism celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal. The festival venerates the Sun God (Surya) and his sister, Chhathi Maiya, both being icons of life, wealth, and healing. It is a four-day festival characterized by stringent rituals, […]Read More
Baidyanath Jyotirlinga: Journey Through Time and Devotion
Baidyanath or Baba Baidyanath jyotirlinga is the 9th jyotirlinga in the series of 12 jyotirlingas. Situated in Deoghar, Jharkhand, Baidyanath gets its name due to its unique ability to heal illnesses and grant its followers good health and prosperity. Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deogarh is named after Lord Shiva, who is said to have appeared when […]Read More
The Munda People: Indigenous Governance and Community Life in Jharkhand
The Munda people, who are they? They are a distinct ethnic group who resides primarily in the south and east of the Chotanagpur plateau. It consists of region such as Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal in India. Their identity is closely tied to their language, which is known as Mundari. It belongs to an Austroasiatic […]Read More
Santal Music and Dance: Expressions of Identity and Resistance
Santal, a group of indigenous people who live in parts of India, especially in places like Jharkhand and West Bengal. However, along with these two states, they are also found in other states like Odisha, Bihar, Assam and Tripura. This community is so vastly spread out that, they are found in Bangladesh and Nepal too. […]Read More
The Santhal Rebellion: Indigenous Uprisings Against British Rule in Eastern
Every huge achievement requires the effort of each and any atomic feats of smaller achievements. And this is, for a fact, de facto when it comes to the discussion and learning about the Indian independence for freedom. The maiden step to this was the uprising of 1857 or the Great Revolt of 1857, often referred […]Read More