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Theyyam: When Humans Become Gods

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 Editor 9 Comments Caste, Caste Division, Caste Oppression, Caste Violence, Culture, Dance, Devotion, Discrimination, Folk Tales, God, Indian culture, Injustice, Kerala, Myths, Nature, Revolution, Rituals, Society, South India, Untouchables, Vedas

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.

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THE SPEAKING ARCHES

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 Editor 0 Comments architecture, British, Buddhism, Culture, Greeks, Heritage, Hindu-Gothic, india, Indian architecture, Indo-Islamic style, Indo-Saracenic. Indo-Gothic, Marathas, Mughal-Gothic, Mughals, Muslim architects, Persian rulers, preserve, Romans, Shirgaon Fort, Speaking arches, technology, trade, UNESCO, World Heritage Week

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.

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Satra Institutions: The Nerve Centres of Assam’s Cultural and Religious Practices

November 8, 2019July 12, 2020 Editor 0 Comments Art, Assam, Culture, Fine Arts, Heritage, History, literature, Majuli, Monasteries, Music, Mythology, North East, Religion, Satras, Tourism, Worship

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!

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Threads of Gold: The Legacy of Kashmiri Saffron

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 Editor 1 Comment Change, Culture, environment, Export, Farmers, Government, Import, Indian Saffron, Kashmir, Kashmir Valley, Kashmiri Saffron, Mountains, National Saffron Mission, policy, pollution, Protection, Saffron, Saffron Festival, Spice, Tourism, Zero-waste

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.

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The Richness of the Ramayana tradition

October 27, 2019January 26, 2020 Editor 3 Comments Culture, diversity, Doordarshan, Hindu consciousness, interpretations, Lakshmana, original version, Ram, Ramanand Sagar, Ravana, retelling, television, The Ramayana, Valmiki, versions

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.”

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The Art of Worship: Brothels, Idols and Goddesses

October 15, 2018July 12, 2020 Editor 0 Comments Art, Brothels, Celebration, Creation, Culture, Durga Puja, Durga Pujo, Femininity., Fertility, Festivals, Goddesses, Idols, Mythology, Navratri, Rejuvenation, Representation, Rituals, Sculptures, Spirituality, Tantric practices, Tradition

TweetShare30SharePin30 Shares The representative of feminine power in all its forms, Goddess Durga is at par with her male counterparts
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Stateswomen: Women and Governance

September 14, 2018September 19, 2018 Editor 0 Comments Annie Besant, Contribution of Women, Culture, Freedom Struggle, Government, History, Indian Freedom Struggle, Indira Gandhi, Iron lady of India, Medieval India, Missing Heroes in History, Nightingale of India, Politics, Polity, Prime Minister, Queens, Rani Lakshmi Bai, Rulers, Sarojini Naidu, Strong Women in History, Subjugation of Women in History, War, Women, Women and its history, Women at prominent positions in History, Women Empowerment, Women in History, Women in the front, Women in War

TweetShare21SharePin21 Shares Throughout ages, women have played an underrated role in governance and politics. Their stories are the ones that
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Cultural Synthesis and Identity Formation

July 17, 2018August 24, 2018 Editor 0 Comments Cultural amalgamation, Cultural boundaries, Cultural differences, Cultural diversity, Cultural erosion, cultural identity, Cultural mix, cultural synthesis, Culture, Immigrants, Immigrants in India, Immigration, Linguistic differences, natives in India.

TweetShareSharePin0 Shares Mohandas Tripathi was born in an upper class Hindu- Brahmin family. His great grandfather moved to Gangtok from
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