Culture

Sci-fi allows us to tweak our imagination in ways which are unseen to the present world, and yet it’s something that also allows us a sneak peek into the possible future. A possibility that can very well become an unwavering reality. And even if none of that happens, it tickles our anticipation and at least gives us a free time-machine ride!

In the vast stretches of the Thar desert, lies a bucolic establishment that attracts the connoisseurs and curators of art from over the world. Arna Jharna, the desert museum is home to many artifacts and cultural indicators collected to signify the rich indigenous culture and traditions of India. Integrating the best of human expression as well as natural environment, Arna Jharna is a fully equipped ecological hub of creativity. Here’s presenting to you an evocative exploration of the conception, evolution and present day existence of the museum through this article. Embark on this literary tour until you plan a real one.

“why do we associate Buddhism, (or Buddha), to meditation?” and “do you think that yoga and meditation have some kind of a relation?”. Most people hold that Buddha invented meditation because it is mentioned in the scriptures, but this theory is fallacious. Mediation predates the time of Buddhism and Buddha himself sought out other enlightened teachers to learn the practice and ways of self-fulfillment through dedicated meditation.

More than just an art form, Mandala art has had a substantial influence on contemporary Indian art, dance and architecture. Initially restricted only to the subcontinent, it has grown extensively, now having a substantial presence across many regions of the world, with many of its usages in therapy and spirituality.

A melange of cultures, the state of India is the heartland of variegated rich indigenous communities. Hidden in the recesses of the nation there are unheard art expressions ready to be heard and not remain marginalised any further. There are opulent art forms in western nooks of the country which ought to acquire the desired recognition.

Music has always been for the soul. We call it food for the soul. It has a language of its own and takes us into the past, present, and future. This particular piece gives us a glimpse into the past life of music itself.

The concept of sustainable traveling or ecotourism has been doing the rounds for quite some time now. It involves traveling responsibly to areas that conserve the environment, respecting the well-being of the people, and just being very aware of what one is doing. Are people in India becoming the much-needed ecotourists though?

To have faith in no faith is also an act of faithful conviction. Is then Atheism- not identifying with any religious group- also a religion in itself? Read more to find out about the idea and its geo-social implications

“A close look at the traditional Hindu texts and mythological epics reveals an overflowing presence of sexually ambiguous characters, and the co-existence of several sexual identities, and the presence of people of the “third gender”. Arjuna was also cursed by a nymph and had to spend a year as a eunuch. The tale of Skhikhandi, the intersex warrior killing the mightiest warrior Bhishma for revenge and many other tales prove that our society can never escape gender fluidity, even when narrow mindsets propagate homophobia and hate.”