Culture

Documentation of ancient rituals has always been a task of paramount importance. But some people beg to differ. Pocket cultures in the nooks of our country have another story to share. Click on the link below to be intrigued by Pabuji ka Phad.

The Therigatha literature is one of the most significant Buddhist literature, and is appreciated all over the world. This article aptly elaborates on why it is held with such high regard, and more.

Food though is about taste, but is not limited to it, and spreads wide to include within it several other elements. It also contributes towards formulation of and sustenance of perceptions and also false notions about certain cultures or people. To know what else various connotations are associated with the word “food”, read here.

Where most mainstream Bollywood songs and even lullabies comprise lyrics that more or less sexualise and objectify women’s bodies, these songs in this Rajasthani folklore are celebratory of a woman’s desires.

Art isn’t always about peace. Sometimes, it’s about the struggle to find peace. This article talks about the art that was not just co-terminus with the Indian freedom struggle but also aided the same.

The richness of global cultural diversity is not restricted to individual countries but has spread across borders. Currently, the Korean culture is the talk of the town. Interestingly, India has its history intertwined with this culture since time immemorial. So this World Day of Cultural Diversity, let’s discover what connects us with the Republic of Korea celebrating the intercultural dialogue. Click on the link below and be taken by surprise!

Every moment we create history, and museums document history, so why can’t museums showcase present battles and scenarios? Read here, the newest artefacts and stories that museums should showcase.

The unheard narratives of women, the ones who bore the most gruesome brunt of the India-Pakistan partition.

Consumption can have different meanings, for different people and in different contexts. Also interesting is the still lingering shadow and influence on the cultures of consumption in India. Read here to know more about it.

A sight almost unforgettable, wherein the streets of Mahabalipuram are seen flanked on both sides by sculptors immersed in the art of carving deities out of raw black granite pieces brings to light the entire evolution of temples in South India which now a large part of our rich cultural heritage.