Arts Of India

The culture, traditions, and history of  INDIA  are extremely fascinating. India has earned huge respect and appreciation from all over the world for its unique art forms.  CHITRAKATHI PAINTING is one  of the richest, traditional and special art forms of  MAHARASHTRA.  Practiced by the  Thakar   tribal community  this art form is almost extinct in Maharashtra. At present few families in the Pinguli village near Kudal practice this art form which is located in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. A group of migrating storytellers, CHITRAKATHI artists are found in  MAHARASHTRA  and in some parts of  KARNATAKA AND ANDHRA PRADESH. ART  and  STORYTELLING  combine to form  CHITRAKATHI.  HISTORY AND ORIGIN OF CHITRAKATHI PAINTING : CHITRAKATHI PAINTING is believed  to have evolved around the 17-18th century.  CHITRAKATHI  is divided into two parts  CHITRA  meaning  ‘PICTURE’...

We are all familiar with the Hindu Deity  Lord Krishna.  He is one of the most beloved Gods worshiped by billions of Indians. Every year festivals like  Janmasthami  and  Holi  are celebrated and enjoyed by people throughout the country in his honor. But worshippers don’t just celebrate or pray. They have different ways to express their devotion. Some pray, some sing songs and dance. Today we are going to learn about something unique. Our ancestors found a very engaging way to keep themselves busy and offer their prayers at the same time, in the form of art known as  Sanjhi Art .  History and Origin Uttar Pradesh is a land that is rich in cultural heritage. It is the birthplace of Lord  Shri Ram  and  Krishna,  and hence it is also the birthplace of the art form known as  Sanjhi. The word  Sanjhi  is derived from two Hindi words- ‘ sajja’  meaning decoration and ‘ saanjh’  meaning dusk. Here dusk is sig...