Kathak

Kathak: A Journey Through Time and Emotion Kathak, a captivating Indian classical dance form, is a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the subcontinent. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient bards, the “Kathaks,” who traveled from village to village, narrating stories and epics through rhythmic gestures and expressive movements. Over centuries, … Read more

Rajasthan : An introduction

Rajasthan : An introduction According to 2011 Census final Report Population of Rajasthan is 6,85,48,437 (ie 6.85 Crore) and is 8th in the country based on population. North to south- 23.03 N TO 30.12N West to east- 69.30 E To 78.17 E Tropic of cancer passes through Southern part through the Banswarda and dungpur districts … Read more

Rajasthan: Folk Dances and Music

Rajasthan: Folk Dances and Music   Bhavai Dance   This artistic form of dance is believed to be originated in the neighboring state Gujarat and was soon picked up and adapted by the local tribal men and Women and gave it a distinctive Rajasthani essence. This traditional folk dance, performed by the womens of the … Read more

Rajasthan : Folk Music of Rajasthan for RAS (RTS) Prelims Examination

Rajasthan has a diverse collection of musician castes, including langas, sapera, bhopa, jogi and Manganiar. There are two traditional classes of musicians: the Langas, who stuck mostly exclusively to Muslim audiences and styles, and the Manganiars, who had a more liberal approach. Manganiar are professional hereditary caste musicians. They mostly live in Jaisalmer and Barmer … Read more

Chhau

Chhau Chhau is a traditional dance form that originated in the Indian states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha. It is a masked dance that is performed during the annual Chhau festival. The dance is performed by men and women, and it tells stories from Hindu mythology and history. Chhau is a very physical dance, … Read more

Singhi Chham

Singhi Chham: A Dance of Power, Devotion, and Cultural Heritage Introduction Singhi Chham, a vibrant and captivating dance form originating from the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. This ancient dance, deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhist traditions, is not merely a performance; it is … Read more

Rajasthani Costumes and jewellery

Costumes of Rajasthan can basically be classified as Paridhan,which is a lower garment and achhadan which is an upper garment.Pag as an headgear is a symbol of noble and still practiced as an integral part of rajasthani culture. Various Traditional Dresses are:- Potia Dhoti Bandha Angrakhi Bugatari Pachewara Khol Dabla Lahariya Chera Chundari Ekdali Tikunti … Read more

Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture for RAS/RTS Mains and RAS/RTS Prelims

[su_heading]Art Forms of India[/su_heading]     Mughal Pahari Rajasthani/Rajput Madhubani/Mithila Manjusha/Angika Tanjore Origin Earlier Persian blend. Became Indian under Akbar. Originated in the sub-Himalayan kingdoms of 19th century. Early 16th century. Various sub-schools existed Done traditionally by the Women in the villages near the town of Madhubani. It originated as floor and wall paintings.   … Read more

Art Forms

 Indo-Greek Art and Architecture–Gandhara, Mathura and Amaravati Schools Cultural stonework in India – in the form of primitive cupule art– dates back to the era of prehistoric art of the Lower Paleolithic, around 700,000 BCE – see Bhimbetka Petroglyphs (Auditorium Cave and Daraki-Chattan Rock Shelter, Madhya Pradesh). By the time of the Bronze … Read more