Tag: Drawing & Painting

“Every now and then one paints a picture that seems to have opened a door and serves as a stepping stone to other things.”

Mandala Art: An Ancient Spiritual & Symbolic Art

On By Indrajit Roy ChoudhuryIn Fine Arts, Rituals & Traditions14 Comments

Mandala art is a form of expression that has been used for centuries by various cultures and religions. A mandala generally represents the spiritual journey, starting from outside to the inner core, through layers. The very nature of creating a mandala is therapeutic and symbolic. Mandala art can be a creative and therapeutic practice for anyone who wants to explore their inner world and express their emotions. It can also help to reduce stress, increase focus, and enhance mindfulness. Mandala art is a beautiful and powerful practice that can enrich your life in many ways.

Ajanta Caves: Rock-cut Cave Monuments

On By Judhajit RoychoudhuryIn Ashrams & Spiritual Places, Caves & Rock shelters, Fine Arts, Heritage Centre, India3 Comments

The Ajanta Caves are 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India. The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries BCE. During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries CE), many more richly decorated caves were added to the original group. The paintings and sculptures of Ajanta, considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, have had a considerable artistic influence. The caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.

khovar wall painting

Khovar: Ancient Mural Art of Jharkhand

On By Indrajit Roy ChoudhuryIn Airports & Flights, Folk art & culture, India, Rituals & Traditions20 Comments

Tribal wall painting is an age-old tradition. The personal experiences of the artists and their interactions with the nature are the biggest influence in these art forms. Khovar art was traditionally for decorating the marriage chamber of the bride and groom, and it usually depicts the animals and plants of neighbouring forests and valleys.

Sohrai: Unique Festival of Jharkhand

On By Indrajit Roy ChoudhuryIn Celebration, Cultural Heritage, Folk art & culture, India, Rituals & Traditions33 Comments

Sohrai is a winter harvest festival and one of the most important festivals of santhals in Jharkhand and West Bengal. It is mainly celebrated at the beginning of winter harvest, when the paddy has ripened, on the new moon day of the Bengali month of Kartik, coinciding with Diwali or Kali puja, in the month of October-November.

The Kolkata Book Fair (2015)

On By Judhajit RoychoudhuryIn Celebration, India, Literary Arts3 Comments

International Kolkata Book Fair is a late winter fair in Kolkata. It is a unique book fair in the sense of not being a trade fair – the book fair is primarily for the general public rather than whole-sale distributors. It celebrates international literature and reflects India’s much-loved reading tradition. The Kolkata Book Fair, recognised by International Publishers Association, Geneva, is also the largest Book Fair of the world in terms of visitors.

Gondal: Town of Palaces and Vintage Cars

On By Indrajit Roy ChoudhuryIn Forts & Palaces, Heritage Centre, India5 Comments

The Gondal state was one of the eight first class princely states of Kathiawar Agency during Bombay Presidency. The state spanned an area of about 1000 sq miles comprising four towns and more than 175 villages. Gondal finds mention in texts like Ain-i-Akbari (written in the reign of Akbar) and Mirat-i-Ahmadi as Vaghela state in Sorath (Saurashtra). The Gondal state in Kathiawar Agency was founded in 1634 by Thakore Shri Kumbhoji I Meramanji from Jadeja dynasty, who received Ardoi and other villages from his father Meramanji.