Dandi Gair is a stunning folk dance that showcases the cultural vibrancy of Rajasthan. A variation of the Gair dance, it is performed primarily in the Marwar region by the Bhil community. This dance, characterized by its intricate formations, rhythmic movements, and colorful costumes, embodies the martial history and festive spirit of Rajasthan. Its significance […]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
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
Often described as the lucky pilgrims of Rajasthan, and with a heritage as rich and mystical as the golden sands they destination Known for their vibrant clothes, mystical rituals and nomadic lifestyle, the Banjars are a force for good resilience and cultural richness. Their story is one of ritual, mystery, and survival—the guardians of an […]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
The Chambal is one of India’s most mysterious rivers-it flows through the rugged terrains of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. With steep ravines and the notoriety of the Chambal dacoits, it lends itself to wild tales of lawlessness and adventure, but beneath these fictions lies a river of immense ecological importance. It houses some […]Read More
Pichwai paintings are a vibrant and intricate form and style of Indian art which has been captivating art enthusiasts and devotees alike for centuries. Because of their initial origination in the temples of Nathdwara in Rajasthan, these paintings allow us to witness the magnificence of the beauty of devotion blending with artistic genius. Apart from […]Read More
The Saraswati River is one of the most important and sacred features in Indian mythology, history, and culture. It has always been written as a mighty river of the Vedic period. Though it’s no longer there in its physical form, ancient scriptures talk of it as a vital channel that flowed between civilizations. Saraswati has […]Read More
Imagine living a life in which your identity flows like water, constantly reshaping itself over the course of centuries of migration, echoing the whispers of far-off ancestors. Who embodies this fluid existence? For one, the Romani people, by which term I have come to refer to those often called Gypsies. We have seen their culture […]Read More
While most of us study about Indus valley civilization in school or come across it in college, only some people truly get to explore the details and beauty of it. Kalibangan is one of the places that provide you with a chance to look into the past and its people. This archaeological site, which was […]Read More