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The mermaid in Southeast Asia’s Ramayana
Unlike the proliferation of merpeople as fantastical creatures in folklore and mythological traditions of other cultures, Suvannamaccha — Suvarnamatsya in Sanskrit — the Golden Mermaid is perhaps a rare example in our storytelling oeuvre.
20 October 2024, 02:43 IST
The mermaid in Southeast Asia’s Ramayana
20 October 2024, 02:43 IST
A testament to an indelible legacy
Tipu’s forces ambushed the British — who were led by William Baillie — thanks to the tips that arrived through the former’s spy network.
06 October 2024, 03:38 IST
A testament to an indelible legacy
06 October 2024, 03:38 IST
Traversing through a spiritual realm
Although contemporary rath yatras are predominantly associated with Hindu festivals, their historical roots extend beyond a single community.
17 August 2024, 19:26 IST
Traversing through a spiritual realm
17 August 2024, 19:26 IST
Canvases of traditions and aspirations
The advent of the railway and the proliferation of printed materials, especially coloured lithographs, further broadened the visual vocabulary depicted on haveli walls.
03 August 2024, 23:50 IST
Canvases of traditions and aspirations
03 August 2024, 23:50 IST
A confluence for the ages
Art of the Bengal Renaissance is reminiscent of the minimalistic compositions and ink washes that are associated with Japanese art.
13 July 2024, 20:29 IST
A confluence for the ages
13 July 2024, 20:29 IST
Deities without borders
The multicultural diversity of the ancient Gandhara resulted in an artistic style known for its unique syncretic character that combined iconographic influences from various regions
23 June 2024, 01:57 IST
Deities without borders
23 June 2024, 01:57 IST
An abiding love affair
Mangoes appeared in miniature paintings with scenes from gardens, groves and poetry recitals — and mango picking promptly became a princely pastime. Early on, mangoes’ deep sweetness lent itself to representing desire and became a symbol of fertility and love
01 June 2024, 19:58 IST
An abiding love affair
01 June 2024, 19:58 IST
A testament to syncretism
The Deccan Sultanates had long-held familial ties to Persian and Turkish states and were populated by both local Hindu and Muslim elites, along with emigres from Central Asia and Eastern Africa. This cosmopolitan culture and society of early-modern Deccan is replicated in the Nujum al-Ulum’s contents and illustrations, which draw on Islamic, Vedic and Indic knowledge systems and artistic traditions.
19 May 2024, 03:00 IST
A testament to syncretism
19 May 2024, 03:00 IST
Warp and weft of stories
Through their designs, carpets reflected social and political changes; for instance, the Biblical tale of Noah’s Ark became a recurrent motif in dhurries produced in the 19th and 20th centuries.
04 May 2024, 20:16 IST
Warp and weft of stories
04 May 2024, 20:16 IST
A legacy of exquisiteness
Kashmiri papier-mache typically features stylised, intricate floral patterns, motifs such as the badam and buta, Persian poetry, Quranic verses as well as forest and Mughal court scenes. It is used to adorn a range of products, from vanity boxes to the delicate interiors of mosques such as the Khanqah-e-Moula in Srinagar.
14 April 2024, 01:02 IST
A legacy of exquisiteness
14 April 2024, 01:02 IST
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