ICONOGRAPHY : An Introduction
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Icons are religious representations of spiritual ideals or symbols of highly esteemed individuals or objects. That someone might be someone admired for their life, such as Nelson Mandela. Water is…
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A Tapestry of Stone and Symbol : Unveiling the Ornamental Language of Indian Monuments
Indian monuments stand as testaments to a rich history, diverse cultures, and unparalleled artistic expression. These architectural marvels transcend their physical form, becoming canvases upon which stories are told, beliefs…
Warli Painting: Tradition, Transition, and the Essence of Nature
Paintings are often seen as articles of entertainment and decoration. However, they have deeper meanings associated with them in cultural and ritualistic aspects. Beyond their alluring appearance, paintings often play…
The Inclusion of new waves in Indian Art : the Art of 19th century
The tradition of Painting in Indian roots has been traced from the fresco Paintings of Ajanta, which presents a keen analysis of how art became a medium of communication and…
Rajasthani Puppetry as an Art
Puppetry has a significant cultural presence in India, particularly in the state of Rajasthan, where it is widely recognized as “kathputli.” The intricate handicraft involves bringing inanimate figures to life…
Nataraja: Interpretations and Modern Day Application
Shiva, the major deity of the Tridev in the Hindu religion which is considered to have been manifested in many forms over the centuries, is mainly associated with the destruction…
Nageshwar Temple of Khireshwar : An unusual temple in the Deccan
Nestled inside the western ghats , at the foot of the great fort of Harishchandragad , on the banks of the Kalu river is the temple dedicated to Shiva known…
Malanada temple in kerala : The temple dedicating for kaurva king Duryodhana
Poruvazhi Peruviruthi Malanada Temple in Kollam district is dedicated to Duryodhana. The temple has no sanctum sanctorum or enclosure and all the believers irrespective of caste and religion are free…
KASHIRAJ KALI TEMPLE : A GEM FROM BANARAS
A temple is a history, A temple lost is a history lost; A temple kept is a history kept but atemple preserved is a history preserved and architecture is a…
Guardian of the Jungle: Mangladevi Temple’s Timeless Presence in Periyar National Park
A Unique Centre of Devotion A Temple which provides entrance to devotees only on a single auspicious day in an year, which anticipates a large chunk of population including devotees,…