ancient indian art and culture

Mata ni Pachedi: Tales of Goddess told on fabric

Mata ni Pachedi: Tales of Goddess told on fabric

October 3, 2021

Mata ni Pachedi means “behind the Mother Goddess” in Gujarati. Pachedi is a religious textile folk art derived from the Kalamkari style of painting, featuring the Mother Goddess at the centre and her stories, the remaining cloth is then filled with images of devotees along wi...

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Tholu Bommalata: Shadow puppetry art of Andhra Pradesh

Tholu Bommalata: Shadow puppetry art of Andhra Pradesh

August 24, 2021

As soon as lights go off, a loud voice, along with classical music, booms and different characters leap onto white screen. The latest show of Tholu Bommalata has begun. Deeply connected with spiritual beliefs and cultural practices, this shadow puppetry mainly depicts narratives ...

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The poetry of Bulleh Shah

The poetry of Bulleh Shah

July 14, 2017

One of the greatest Sufi poets who wrote in Punjabi, Bulleh Shah's work has inspirations drawn from violence and also the idealism he derived from his mentor and his work.

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