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Puppetry, rooted in ancient Indian texts, is an art form that has dwindled in cultural significance over time despite its rich history. With origins traced back to legends involving deities, it encompasses various styles like string and shadow puppets. Current efforts aim to preserve this fading tradition, but few artists remain active today.
(This article was created for and is published in Deccan Herald. The Spectrum supplement has ownership.) Heritage of a land sure represents the advancements of its civilization, but it is also the roadmap to its very roots. Heritage derives from the most natural parts of life and elevates the ordinary into aesthetic and culturally significant.... Continue Reading →
Most times when I try to address a topic that is even remotely connected to culture or religion, I give it at least 10 thoughts before posting anything on social media or making a public statement. While on the one hand it is true that I do not want to offend anyone by making statements... Continue Reading →
[Edited version of this article was published in Deccan Herald, screenshot attached below. Posted here is the original version.] The festival of colours just went by, and it is one of the festivals in India celebrated in the most diverse ways. From Holi ka dahan to insane colour fights, Holi sees a number of meaningful... Continue Reading →
The Siddhi community in Karnataka is amongst the well preserved tribes in India that is culturally rich. They are empowering themselves with education and social involvement whilst conserving their native heritage.
Civilizations sustain through traditions, and traditions sustain through situational adaptation. India has witnessed infinite traditions that took birth in one form and evolved into entirely different forms, though surprisingly keeping their essence intact through the journey. Causes for such evolution have been modernization, migration of communities, climate change, economic reasons, etc. One such tradition that... Continue Reading →