When imagination and creativity fuse together, it gives birth to art. Through it, human beings express their emotions either in tangible or intangible ways. Art can be of different forms such as Dancing, Music, Painting, theatre, etc. Tribal art is one among them, which is mostly done by tribal people. India is often considered a […]
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Alamkara or ornamentation is an aesthetic element used to beautify the objects. When we talk about the ornamentation of architecture, we talk about the Modhera Sun Temple. A Sun Temple was built by King Bhima 1 of the Solanki Dynasty in 1026 AD in Modhera village of Gujarat. This Temple is one of the most
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India is full of rich cultural heritage; every region has its festivals to celebrate, which have been rooted in their psyche for centuries. Mithila region of Bihar also celebrates a festival in the month of Sawan known as Madhushravani. Apart from Bihar, it is celebrated in some regions of Uttar Pradesh, Bengal and Northern India.
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Movies are mirrors reflecting the societies and cultures we live in. Often, movies draw inspiration from cultural settings, presenting layered storytelling. With India’s rich heritage sites, it is no surprise that Bollywood has frequently relied on them to add depth to their storylines. Whether during the golden era of Bollywood, the influx of Western storytelling
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WHAT IS WORLD HERITAGE SITE? A site or monument with legal protection under an international convention regulated by the UNESCO is called a World Heritage Site. UNESCO recognizes sites as World Heritage Sites because of their importance in terms of culture, history, science, or other fields. Various historical and culturally significant sites are nominated annually
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WHAT IS A MUSEUM? A Museum is a storehouse of antique objects of history and heritage. It’s an institution serving society that displays historical, economic, social, artistic and cultural significance objects. It is in-house, open-air or virtual, conserves objects and exhibits its collection for everyday people. It also functions to disseminate knowledge among the masses.
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