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Celebration and Devotion, Holi in Indian Folk Art

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The vibrant festival of Holi has inspired countless folk artists across India for centuries, each region interpreting the celebration through distinctive artistic traditions. These colorful expressions capture not just the festival’s visual spectacle, but its cultural significance and the stories that give it meaning. Sanjhi Art In Mathura and Vrindavan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, […]

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Exploring the Vibrant World of Miniature Paintings on Holi

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One of India’s most colourful and extensively observed holidays is Holi, sometimes called the Festival of Colors. It heralds the coming of spring and the triumph of right over wrong. Holi has long been a cherished theme in Indian miniature art, particularly in Rajasthani, Mughal, and Pahari schools of painting.  These intricate, detailed artworks beautifully

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The Great Mughals’ Forgotten Legacy in India Goes On Display in London

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zebra in the Mughal era

V&A Museum’s Upcoming Exhibition Sticks the Artistic Grandeur of Mughal Hindustan on display amidst shifting Historical Narrative in India The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is set to unveil The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence, an exhibition showcasing the monumental artistic achievements of the Mughal Empire’s ‘Golden Age’ (c. 1560 – 1660). Running from

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