Bishnoi community
The Bishnoi community belong to a Hindu religious sect.
They are found in the Western Thar Desert and some northern states of India.
Category: Art and Culture
Nuakhai Juhar
Nuakhai Juhar is an annual harvest festival celebrated in western Odisha and southern Chhattisgarh. The festival is to observe the welcome of the new season…
Mandala
A mandala is a geometric design that usually incorporates a circular shape in some form. It can also be created in the shape of a…
Sahariya tribe
Sahariya tribe is an ethnic group in the state of Madhya Pradesh. They are also known as Saharia, Sahar, or Sehariya. They are classified as…
Kathakali
Kathakali (story play) is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. It is a blend of dance, music and acting and dramatises stories,…
Milena Salvani
Milena Salvani was an Italian-born French exponent and teacher of Indian classical dance. She is, especially, known for her services to Kathakali. In 1962, Salvini…
Jallikattu
Jallikattu Jallikattu or Sallikkattu is a traditional bull-taming event in Tamil Nadu. It has traditionally been part of Pongal festival. It is celebrated on Mattu…
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Introduction Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in Vishwanath Gali of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. It…