The dupatta scarf is one of the most highly decorated scarf types made of delicate materials and luxurious detailing. The length alone...

From the ninth century until the sixteenth century, the region of South India was ruled by the Chola, Pandya, and Krishnadeva Raya...

This blog provides essential tips for cleaning and maintaining handcrafted metal, stone, and wood statues. https://www.exoticindiaart.com...

The list goes from simple stand-alone diyas at the altar to magnificent wall pieces with wicks to give a regal look to any space,...

This is an article about the ways Dussehra is celebrated in different states of India. It discusses the cultural and traditional...

This is an article about the symbolism of the Dakini in Tantric Buddhism. It discusses the etymology of the word lama and the role of...

The knitting together of form and color into a coordinated harmony is the hallmark of this art. Form and color are so blended that the...

This is an article about the Samudra Manthan, a Hindu myth about the churning of the ocean. It discusses the symbolism behind the...

This article recounts the heroic battle between Indra and Vritra, a story which has origins in the Vedas. However, since you are my...

For many centuries, Lord Buddha paintings and artefacts have brought in bliss, prosperity, and wealth.  Both Hindus and Buddhists believe...

Ganesha, revered and regarded all across the country as the “Lord of Beginnings” and the “Remover of Obstacles” – he is the facet of the...

Lord Ayyappa is a popular Hindu deity in the Indian state of Kerala and is associated with the Sabarimala temple and pilgrimage. The...

While the story of Shakuntala is best known through the play of the same name by Kalidasa, the story originally occurs in the...

The Charvaka (sweet-talkers), also known as Lokayata philosophy, is a heterodox Hindu philosophy named after its founder and often...

The origin of textiles in India is dated back to the Indus Valley civilization in the 5th millennium BC. have existed for hundreds of...

In these festivities, Ganesha deities are made of clay often decorated with fresh flowers and dainty lights set up in homes and even on...

The division of distinction that separates art and culture from science is artificial. In ancient times, all the innovative thoughts and...

Sita - The Silent Power of Suffering and Sacrifice : This article talks about the supreme sacrifices and suffering of Sita - daughter of...

An illustrated biography of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh Faith, with a detailed account of his younger life and major incidents...

A symbol of Bihar’s cultural richness in the modern world, Madhubani or Mithila Paintings are a prominent folk art form, known for its...