Team L&M The recently-inaugurated state-of-the-art museum and archaeological interpretation centre in Vadnagar, Gujarat brings to life the vibrant history of Vadnagar, a town steeped in antiquity, dating back an impressive 2,500 years. Its strategic location on ancient trade routes fostered a cosmopolitan society, evident in the town’s architectural legacy, including the Kirti Toran, Hatkeshwar Mahadev […]Read More
Team L&M At the Mahakumbh 2025, the world’s largest gathering of faith and spirituality, where devotion meets celebration lies Kalagram, a cultural gem nestled in the sprawling 10-acre Nagavasuki area. Not merely an exhibition space; it is a living, breathing tapestry of India’s heritage. It’s where the timeless traditions of Bharat meet the creative storytelling […]Read More
Akumal Ramachander Unusual name. Unusual man. An alien as he often called himself. Possessed by more than a missionary zeal to help arts and artists; a brilliant mind and heart of gold. A world citizen, even if born in a village, with roots in Mulkanaddu. Mother’s side in the court of Mysore Maharaja and father, an Army […]Read More
Benoy K Behl The ancient Indian treatise on painting, the Chitrasutra of the Vishnudharmottara Purana states that paintings which are made with an understanding of the harmony of life have a beneficial influence upon the onlooker. It is this deep understanding and vision of life which ancient Indian art shares with us. The paintings in […]Read More
Kalidasa once said: Creepers and artists need support. Let me refresh your memory. The Gupta rule (4th -5th century) saw the rise of Kalidasa, a classical Sanskrit and Prakrit author, easily considered one of the greatest poet and playwright of ancient India. His plays and poetry are primarily based on Hindu Puranas and philosophy. His […]Read More
Benoy K Behl In the high Himalayan mountains is the verdant valley of Kashmir. Amidst its great natural beauty, the thoughts of man have constantly turned to the wonder of creation. Since early times, Kashmir has been a renowned centre of Hindu and Buddhist philosophy. It is here that the Indian philosophy of aesthetics was […]Read More
Benoy K Behl In the 13th century, in Odisha on the eastern coast of India, was made a grand temple dedicated to Surya, the Sun. It was the tallest and most magnificent temple made in India, the climax of 800 years of building structural stone temples. It was built by King Narasimhamahadeva I of the […]Read More
Team L&M Come October 18, and all roads will lead to the India International Centre (IIC) New Delhi. The centre is holding the 20th edition of its annual festival of arts, The IIC Experience: A Festival of the Arts, from October 18 to 22, 2024 on the theme Kalpavriksha: The Nationalist Movement – Freedom and […]Read More
One is in the official state of Lord of the Universe literally, Jagannath! He is everywhere. Even in the lift, as in photo below, one can see the devotion. The beauty of Odiya culture is its total surrender to Lord Jagannath through flowers, food and fan club of the lord. On every table, in most homes […]Read More
Though Saharanpur happens to be well industrialised city, known for the paper industry, Tobacco production with ITC (Indian Tobacco Industry’s) manufacturing plant, sugar mills, sand and stone works, nothing beats the wood carving handicraft works from the city. For all practical purposes, calling Saharanpur as the woodcraft or wood handicraft capital of the country wouldn’t […]Read More
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