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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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Aajeevika handicraft Mela in New Delhi from April 14 to 23

Aajeevika handicraft Mela in New Delhi from April 14 to 23

April 18, 2017

Aajeevika Mela in the national capital, New Delhi, is being organised from April 14-23, 2017, at Pragati Maidan, by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. The Mela offers the rural workers an opportunity to showcase and sell their products: from wooden art, hand-...

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