Among the most iconic images of Indian art, the Nataraja—Shiva as the Cosmic Dancer—stands out as a symbol that blends philosophy, devotion, and craftsmanship. The image of Shiva dancing within a ring of fire, one foot crushing the dwarf of…
While cloth is the most famous medium, Pattachitra also thrives in other forms. Tala Pattachitra involves etching stories on strips of palm leaf, often tied together with threads to form a folding manuscript. Villages like Raghurajpur in Odisha are covered…
Across Bharat, every dawn awakens with a ritual that is as humble as it is profound. Women step outside their homes, sweep the thresholds clean, and draw intricate patterns on the ground with rice flour, chalk powder, or colored powders.…