Often called a kundi or kundika, particularly in Buddhist literature, some of the earliest known examples of the kamandalu ...

Through stories, recipes and fascinating anecdotes, a new book delves into the spice’s rich legacy, uncovering its role in ...

It did not happen in Madras till 1947. Mysore achieved it by administrative fiat as early as 1908-1909,” said historian ...

India’s cultural and ecological landscape is enriched with sacred groves—patches of forests preserved for centuries by local ...

Maryam Naz is a folk singer and dholak player from Thar. The bright colours of her ghagra-kanjra — the traditional attire of ...

I was also exposed to ‘Ramayana’-based tales performed in temple art forms in Tripunithura ... India and those belonging to Buddhist and Jain traditions. “Many of the versions outside ...

If you’re planning a trip to Madurai but don’t know much about the places to visit in Madurai, then we’ve got your travel ...

Located in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, the Konark Sun Temple is a clever example of turning symbolism into a work of art and architecture ... of Hindu and Jain temples in India.