Merapi Volcano Museum
A mini museum, converted out of a house completely damaged by the hot cloud ashes from the volcano of Mount
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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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The tradition of Indian Lacquered Toys
The tradition of making miniature models of animals and human figures in the form of dolls and toys for the
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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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Unakoti, a mystical abode
Tripura situated in the extreme north-eastern part of India is a uniquely variant cultural hub which has kept hidden many
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Indian Rail Museum, New Delhi
Discover the 163 years of rich Indian Railway’s historic heritage in the company of rare steam, diesel and electric locos,
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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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Jhoti: Traditional folk art of Orissa
The folk art of Orissa is bound up with its social and religious activities. In the month of Margasira (November-December),
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The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, New Delhi
The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, India. The Museum at
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Ambubachi – Mysticism around Menstruation of the Goddess
The sanskrit term ‘ambuvaci’, from which the local assamese word, ‘ambubachi‘ or ‘ambubosi‘ is derived, literally means ‘the issuing forth
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Kamakhya Shakti Peeth : A virtual walk-through
Majority take ‘ambubachi‘ festival as celebration of goddess Kamakhya’s menstruation but infact it is the menstruation of the entire Mother
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Asharikandi: Legacy in Clay
There are numerous references to earthenware, especially painted pottery and terracotta figures, in the archaeological findings of the pre-Harappan, Harappan
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Asharikandi Potters village
The terracotta art of Asharikandi stands out from any other terracotta art form because of its unique characteristics in terms
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Cire Perdue : Its many forms and techniques
The Lost-wax casting known by various names such as “investment casting”, “precision casting”, or “cire perdue” in French is an
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Pattachitra Paintings- An Ancient Living Tradition of Orissa
Pattachitra or Painting done on processed cloth base is a fascinating art form of Orissa. Patta Chitra is believed to
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Some Naturally Produced Dye on Fabrics
Natural dyeing onto textiles was a common practice in earlier times. Evidence of fabrics dyed with natural colors unearthed from
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A stand for cymbals
The four stand cymbal holder has its legs carved in the shape of a parrot. This unique style of a
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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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Treasured Wheels: Northeast’s first vintage motors and antique objects model museum
This open air museum is a hidden treasure trove in the midst of hills and trees that houses some real
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Maa Bhairavi Textiles: A Clothing Brand by Ausra Kleizaite
“Maa Bhairavi Textile” is a clothing brand created with a belief in beauty and uniqueness. The product was inspired by
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Bagore Ki Haveli, Udaipur
An amalgamation of Rajput royalty and immaculate glory, the Bagor ki Haveli since the 18th century has been a place
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