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Bonoy K Behl From the 1st century onwards in India, the human form became the main embodiment of philosophic concepts. These exquisite forms were made to move us and to transport us beyond our worldly concerns, to that which was more important. Temples were conceived as homes for the deity: where the formless eternal takes […]Read More
Team L&M People are getting excited as Puthandu, the vibrant celebration of the Tamil New Year, draws near (April 14). Families will get together to celebrate customs and embrace Tamil Nadu’s rich cultural legacy during this time. Choosing what to wear is one of the many aspects of this joyous occasion that frequently causes people […]Read More
Team L&M Lalit Kala Academi in association with Madhubani Art Centre is holding the Mithila Ramayan Painting Exhibition, featuring a collection of 100 rare paintings on the Ramayana. National-award-winning artist Manisha Jha, founder of Madhubani Art Centre, has curated the show, the art works having been made over a period of two decades by 37 […]Read More
Benoy K Behl The fertile valley of the Krishna River was the cradle of civilisation in the Eastern Deccan. By this time, it had become famous in the world for its fine textiles, particularly of cotton. There was a flourishing trade with Rome and large quantities of Roman coins have been found here. This area […]Read More
Benoy K Behl It was the 2nd century BCE, the Shunga period in Indian art. Great Buddhist stupas were being made at Bharhut and Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh. Motifs and traditions which were to prevail in Indian art were being established here. In the meantime, another great chapter of art was opening in Western India. […]Read More
Team L&M Spiritual guru Morari Bapu, a proponent of the Ramayana and the learned leader who highlights the essence of Sanatana Dharma by reciting the Ram Katha for more than 60 years launched Shemaroo’s ‘Shri Ram Bhakti Utsav’, an exclusive musical series celebrating the Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ram’s idol at Ayodhya. The melodious series […]Read More
Team L&M Braj Dham, the sacred land of Shri Radha Krishna’s divine pastimes, made a remarkable stride towards environmental rejuvenation. Addressing the pressing issue of water pollution in the revered Kundas, a concerted effort led by revered spiritual leaders and environmental experts from ISKCON, UPBTVP, Govardhan Eco Village and Braj Dham Seva Pehal, in collaboration […]Read More
Team L&M To bring back the government and public focus on traditional toys and dolls that are dying a slow death in India despite a recent push from the Government, husband-wife Toy Collector duo Agnibarna Bhaduri and Madhumadhabi Bhaduri are holding a toy exhibition, ‘Putul’ – Traditional Toys and Dolls of India at the India […]Read More
Benoy K Behl One of the oldest known sacred forms in India is the Stupa. It is seen in Buddhist and Jaina monuments, from early times. Recent excavations near Nalanda have also unearthed a large mud stupa of the 8th to the 10th century BCE. This may be of the Ajivikas, a deeply ascetic sect. […]Read More
Team L&M The second edition of this Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme is slated to be held from December 17, the first day of the holy Tamil Margali month. The programme will end on December 30. Like its first edition, this programme proposes to take forward the objective of reviving the living bonds between Varanasi […]Read More
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