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Reviving Maharashtra’s Chitrakathi Art: Parshuram Gangavane’s Innovative Museum Initiative

Introduction In the heart of Maharashtra’s Konkan region, a remarkable transformation has taken place, one that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the state and preserves a centuries-old art form. Parshuram Gangavane, a renowned folk artist, and recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2021, has converted a simple cowshed into a museum dedicated

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India Showcases Rich Traditional Art and Sustainable Agriculture to G20 Spouses

As the G20 Summit approaches, India is gearing up to welcome the spouses of world leaders with a thoughtful gesture that combines its vibrant cultural heritage and commitment to sustainable agriculture. In a specially curated goodie bag, the first ladies and spouses of heads of state attending the summit will receive three unique gift items

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Mithila Festival USA 2023: Art for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Focusing on Gender Equality

Iftikar Ahmed The art of Mithila is well-known all over the globe. With a significant contribution from female artists, Mithila paintings have been around for millennia. The tradition of the art form is to tell stories about mythological and religious occurrences, as well as to serve as decoration and make societal commentary. With artists using

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Outreach of traditional Indian Art: Mithila paintings find home in an exhibition in America

It is heart-warming to see traditional Indian art getting admired and discussed outside India. Therefore, we were thrilled when we came to know about Tradition and Transformation: Mithila Art of India, an exhibition that will run at the Benton Museum, Connecticut, US, from March 24 to July 30, 2022. Mithila art is an indigenous form

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