The Art of Block Printing on Textiles
Block printing is a technique of creating designs on plain fabric using beautifully patterned blocks. The process involves the use
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Exhibition Of The Month
Thaora Dol, Sivasagar, Assam
Thaora Dol (1683-1685), Dol meaning temple, was built by Alan Burha Dihingia Barbarua during the reign of Ahom king Gadadhar
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The Sarthebari Bell-Metal Industry of Assam
The bell-metal industry of Assam is the second largest handicraft sector after bamboo craft. Bell-metal is an alloy of copper
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Gola Ghar, Sivasagar
The Gola Ghar or the ammunition store house of the Ahoms is situated near the Talatal ghar in Sivasagar district
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The Unique Mask Tradition of Bharigaan
The wooden theatrical mask of the Rabhas of Assam is associated with the performance of Bharigaan, a lesser known theatrical
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Gumbaz, Srirangapatna
This tomb and mosque was built by Tipu Sultan as a tribute to his illustrious father, Hyder (1722-1784 A.D.), after
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Kohima War Cemetery: The Battle Under the Cherry Tree
The Kohima War Cemetery was built in memorial of the Commonwealth soldiers from the second world war who lost their
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DHOLAVIRA, THE HARAPPAN CITY
Harappan Civilization is one of the world’s first great civilizations, which dates back to 3 millennium BC. Through exploration works
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Holi-Festival of Colours
Holi is one of the major festival of India, commonly known as the festival of colours. It is celebrated on
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Elephanta Caves: Where the Lord of the Lords resides
India is the abode for many stupendous temple creations that has augmented the opulence of Indian cultural heritage. History of
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Interwoven Tales: the rich tradition of Baluchari Sari from West Bengal
This dark purple sari has a typical end panel with equestrian figures surrounding the central rectangular panel that encloses six
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Living museum Sri Suryapahar
[carousel cats=5] ‘Sri Suryapahar’ in the Goalpara district of Assam is situated on the eastern slope of the Suryapahar hill
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Mawlynnong, Meghalaya
Mawlynnong is a village located in the East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya acclaimed for its pristine beauty and cleanliness. Located
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Sualkuchi Handloom
Sualkuchi Handloom
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Sanskriti Museum Of Indian Terracotta,Everyday Art and Indian Textiles
Sanskriti literally means the process of cultivating heritage in its fruit. The need to create ,to discover, to imagine is
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