Dance forms in India know no boundaries of caste and creed as they depict oneness of the nation. They may…
Cultural Connections
Every society lives in a particular mindset when it comes to the attires it chooses. The contemporary is actually a derivative from our history and can be traced back to the festivals India celebrates or the folk dances of different states or going further, to the mythological influences of the times. The influences can be as varied as the days of the week or the practice within a family. It explains why certain people wear yellow on a Sunday, wear a mangalsutra after marriage or wear mehendi before Karva Chauth and Eid. It makes for a fascinating study of cultural connections – one that makes one understand India and its complexities better. For every India lover, there’s no better way to know more than to take off from here!
The art that echoes the culture of Kerala throughout the world is its most stylish form of traditional dance…
The colors, designs and swirling robes of Rajasthan have mesmerized Indian and Western women for years. Because of the folk…
Sindoor is made up of vermilion, a red powder that is applied as a red streak along the parting of…
Mehendi is a temporary art form of skin decoration that is popular mainly in the Indian sub-continent since it is…
Kuchipudi an established dance form originated in Andhra Pradesh. This classical dance is named after a village Kuchelapuram, 65 Kms…
Mohiniyattam, also spelt as Mohiniattam, is the traditional dance form of Kerala performed exclusively by women. It is one of…
In India, marriage is not only the holy union of two souls but of the families and a variety of…
Assam is a land known for its animated colors, rich history and a culture which is basically a hybrid of…
An outer garment worn by the women of Muslim community in order to cover themselves at public places.
Dance was perhaps the first forms of expression that did not need words, but was a much better way…