Not many of us are familiar with the dance form of Chhau, which belongs to…
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The practice of covering the head, especially by the bride during her wedding, is almost…
The practice of wearing the nose ring is a very Indian, and a very secular…
The legends around Lord Krishna are well known and an intrinsic part of the Indian…
The bindi is the ubiquitous Indian, predominantly Hindu symbol of caste, marriage and now, fashion.…
The story of Lord Ram may be ubiquitous in India, but the theatre based on…
Most Hindu married women wear symbols of their marriage. Be it the sindoor in the…
What is folk theatre? What significance does it have in the Indian theatre lore? What…
Winter is greeted in West Bengal’s Santiniketan with a colourful burst of culture, art and…
The Renukaji Fair held annually in Himachal Pradesh is built around a hoary, interesting legend.…