Myths & Stories

Story behind black clothes adorned by Rabaris

Rabaris of Kutch are believed to be the descendents of ‘Sambal’, a mythical being created by lord Shiva to rear…

A king once grew so fond of his bedspread that he insisted his maids to let it stay on his…

Long ago a Gond leader was taking a stroll in the countryside. He was looking for something exquisite that would…

Wives weave beautiful grass baskets while their men hide behind the characters they wear, only to come out singing and…

“My body is but wax and wick for flame. When the candle burns out, the light shines elsewhere.” Normandi Ellis,…

It’s a familiar sight. Hues of the melting twilight blend into the silhouettes of curious listeners who have assembled around…

Assam has a rich tradition of the theatrical arts. The tradition of the temple dancers in Assam goes back to the 9th…

The Pithora paintings trail back long into history and find their roots in the cave paintings, thousands of years old.…

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