A lot has been written about the Odissi music form in India. While some claim it originated with the Mughal court and was later brought westward by the Persians, others say it is nothing more than the distinctive sound of a stringed instrument picked up after a day’s meditation at the Sun Temple. Whatever the …
Rabindra Sangith is a renowned Bengal form of singing and dancing and , composed mostly in Bengali, is known as Rabindra Sangith. This form of art was introduced sometime in the eighteenth century from East Bengal to West Bengal, the present states of India. In Bengal, this form of music and dance was more appreciated …
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Dhrupad Music is a unique fusion of Indian classical music and contemporary electronic music. With their blend of traditional folk music, classical dance forms, rhythms and harmonies, the musicians weave an impressive tapestry of music that brings alive the true soul of India. The music is arranged in a meditative yet melodious manner. This classical …
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Indian pop music, more commonly known as Hindi music or popular film music, is the traditional form of music prevalent in Indian cinema. Originally, Bollywood music developed from the dance-and-song routines common in Indian movies, combined with music that gave the story some melodiousness. However, with the onset of mass entertainment through movies, syncopated beats …
Tarana is the most popular and widely performed form of Indian classical music. A special feature of Tarana that sets it apart from other forms is its use of a sing-along-the-slower technique, which in turn, makes for a profoundly expressive medium. The main vocal technique used in Tarana, the Vibrato, is derived from classical music …
Generally Lavani a romantic song sung by a lady who longs for her lover and waiting for her . But this is more specifically used in the Love towards God more particularly Lord Krishna Lavani music consists of three major genres which are Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu. The musical score for Lavani Dance …
Raas is emotion and feelings . Dandiya is a folk dance form and has its origin from the state of Gujarat and Rajasthan which is generally played during festivals such as Navarathri and Diwali and may ne best described as a socio religious folk dance with lot of emotion and feelings. The costumes used are …
With India’s ever-increasing demand for handicrafts and arts, you will find various artisans creating unique handicrafts using traditional methods of painting and sketching. Known as Ayurveda products or home wares, these hand-made souvenirs are truly delightful souvenirs for your dear ones. Made using traditional methods using natural raw materials like minerals, seeds, leaves and wood …
Indian art of painting and decorating is greatly influenced by the architectural history of the country. Paintings from India have been inspired by the various historical monuments of the country like Batacs (monumental works of art), Jantar Mantar (colossal stone buildings), Panch Mahal (the main house of India’s most famous maharajah), Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar …
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Attic painting is among the oldest artwork forms in India. Old painted pictures of Indian folks in the attics are normally quite appealing, since they possess high relief and splendor. Attic painting also known as basket painting or kanji is usually done by skilled artists with thick paint on canvas. The paint used is quite …