Discovering Heritage: Monuments on Indian Currency Notes
Dr Dinesh Soni
The currency notes in India aren’t just a medium to purchase goods. The currency notes also throw light on the rich heritage of country. All the currency notes, currently in…
Art and Culture
The Timeless Appeal of Sculpture: A Closer Look at the Art
Whenever we visit a temple or monument, the beauty of sculptures always mesmerizes us. Recently, during the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, the sculpturer Arun Yogiraj became a…
Brushstrokes of Tradition: Exploring the Artistry of Kerala Murals
A visit to the Shiva Temple in Ettumanoor, Mattancherry Palace and Vadakkumnatha kshetram will introduce us to a very beautiful and unique painting style, called as Kerala Mural painting. Kerela…
The Dancing Damsels of the Temple – In focus to Vijayanagara period
Dr Hima Bindu Kanoj
By Dr Hima Bindu Kanoj In the annals of Indian history, The Vijayanagara kingdom is one dynasty to be reckoned with. This, is not just because it was one of…
Beyond the Canvas: Maratha Style Paintings and their Cultural Significance
Chhatrapati Shivaji the Great was the founder of the Maratha Kingdom. From his time (1630-1680) onwards till the British established their rule, the Marathas continued to dominate the political scene…
From Ancient Rituals to Modern Stages: The Evolution of Perini Dance
Dasi Yoga Rakshitha
Introduction: On the personal front, I witnessed Perini dance for the first time in the Ranga Mandapa of the renowned UNESCO heritage site in Telanaga, i.e., the Ramappa Temple. Through…