The vibrant colours and the splendor of its cultural wealth have defined India and its people since time immemorial. This is an outcome not just of a long human saga, but also of other, myriad contributing factors – the intimate relation with diverse flora and fauna; a constant inflow of people and ideas from far and wide; as well as their assimilation; religious and secular influencing the other or divergent in their own separate paths; ethnic and regional effervescence adding to the melting pot. However, being blindly obedient to culture is just as harmful as forgetting it altogether in the face of foreign influence and a fast life. Culture is a constantly evolving phenomenon and in a time when these questions are increasingly relevant, we shall strive towards generating a passion for conservation coupled with a spirit for critical reasoning.
There is a place where a motorbike is worshipped in Rajasthan. Yes, you read it right.
Superstitions have no credibility to be believed by this generation but it is because of these superstitions that we have interesting anecdotes for our camping trips. Such beliefs often lead
to another and chain reaction takes place.
This Rajasthan Day let’s add another anecdote for your trips and sleepovers!
Our very own stress buster ‘music,’ provides us with a variety to choose from for our relief. But…with the onset of a new generation of music, we tend to overlook the point from where it all began.Today let’s find out why our classics like ghazals and qawwalis are fading away.
Tap on the link below and explore the music from Uttar Pradesh.
India is a land of diverse geography and culture, which explains the rich and complex diversity in its cuisine. The food cultures in India are extremely diverse on the behest that every state and each major city within that state has a local speciality. Today we shall have a look at what are the tastes of Uttar Pradesh.
Grab your purses because you will surely wish to eat one of these mouth-watering delicacies once you read this article!
This article serves as a tribute to Sri Tyagaraja’s undying devotion to Lord Rama, which was
the foundation for his immense contribution to Carnatic music, to mark the composer-saint’s
250 th birth anniversary.
Today, Theyyam is the remnant of a bygone era when hierarchies were completely
alien; where people, animals and birds equally coexisted. What makes it central to Kerala’s
socio-cultural fabric is its treatment of caste. This art form is where ‘untouchables’ become
Gods.
Cultural legacy bequeathed to us is worth cherishing. India is a potpourri of heritage which we might be oblivious to some of it. Itisaras acknowledges the importance of celebrating the fervor of Heritage Week and hence we try to imbue this knowledge into future generations.
Below is an experience of a school student about our ways of preserving heritage of country.
On this World Heritage Week, it is important to ask –how indispensable is it to hold onto one’s rich culture and heritage? In the present technology-driven world, let’s observe how the beautiful arches at the Shirgaon Fort in Palghar weave multiple stories of the past.
Read more
The Satras of Assam are a legacy Sankaradeva passed on to the state and its people. They are an integral part of Assam’s history and culture. Satras not only deal with devotional activities but also focus on literary and artistic aspects and are treasure troves of cultural artefacts. What more do these institutions include? What makes the Satras so significant? Let’s find out!
Read more
One of the most important and oldest commodities of Kashmir, Saffron is an integral part of Kashmiri culture. Over the last few years, the declining yield and the encroachment of farms have
brought the lives of the Saffron cultivators to a standstill. How can production be improved? What is the
Government’s role in protecting the legacy of Kasmiri Saffron? Let’s find out.
As the festival of Diwali is approaching, the good olden days of televised-based series of Ramayana on Doordarshan immediately comes to our mind. However, what becomes important is to acknowledge the existence of multiple interpretations of the original as well as the regional versions of the epic which provide an alternative to Valmiki’s version which is seen as giving rise to “a patriarchal, literate and pan-Indian elitism.”
Read more