If you have discovered the joys of India’s traditional arts and crafts, chances are you would have come across Thanjavur Art Plates. Native to the religious town of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur Art Plates are exclusively made here, with the city holding special privileges over the artform. Take a stroll through the cultural section of […]
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Diwali: Light, Hope and Tales of Yore
Lights will guide you home… Diwali guides one through pathways of light— one for truth, one for the victory and one to find the way back home. It is this light that people shine on the darkest night of the Lunar month, by lighting lamps that burn through the day and through the night. Diwali […]
5 types of lamps you need to buy for the festive season
“Let the knowledge of light conquer the ignorance that lies in the darkness.” Lamps are an integral part of our history and have always been a part of the tradition since time unknown. These entities of light are associated with the divine realm, bringing forth blessings and positivity into the lives surrounding them. During Diwali, […]
Navaratri: Elements that make the festival
Navaratri is a time when families come together to celebrate, share and heal. Spanning over a nine-day period, Navaratri signifies spiritual victory and knowledge of the self. The nine-day festival is complete with auspicious rituals, deep meditation, prayer chants and fasting. Navaratri aids in overcoming one’s vices and mental distortions, allowing one to truly focus […]
Marapachi Dolls: Forgotten stories from the past
They say that a bridal trousseau is incomplete without the Marapachi pair — two wooden dolls passed down to the new bride in memory of her marriage. The very sight of the red sandalwood form takes her back in time, to memories of paati and amma and the whisper of a promise to pass it […]
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