HERITAGE

ISKCON Mayapur: The Temple of the Millenium

The holiest of all places in entire India, Mayapur Chandrodaya Temple of ISKCON is the major reason why devotees all over the world come to this sacred land. Inside you can see the magnificent deities of ...
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Oud: India’s Fragrant Gift to Humanity

The scent synonymous with the Sheikhs, originated in India. We explore the saga of Oud, that protective resin that has come to be known as agarwood. Dashing past in a split second, he leaves you spell ...
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Reliance Industries and Nita Ambani bring 600 Years of Indian History to The Met

‘Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE’ opened at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) on July 21st. The exhibition was made possible through support from Reliance Industries Limited and Nita ...
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Ramgarh Shekhawati: An Almost Forgotten Heritage

Ramgarh Shekhawati, an enchanting heritage town of wall frescoes, often known as the Open Art Gallery of Rajasthan, has gifted the world with a Heritage that is the epitome of the Creative Indian Spirit, set amidst ...
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Discovering Murshidabad the crowning glory of the British Raj

In the annals of history, certain places stand as a testament to the grandeur and opulence of bygone eras. One such place, hidden in the heart of West Bengal, India, is Murshidabad. Often overshadowed by other ...
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I have done well; not happy with what I see around me: Sanjay Bhattacharya

He has been on the scene long enough; painted, exhibited and received numerous accolades. Today, he feels the art scene has taken a turnaround. For all the new opportunities, pure art is beginning to suffer! Excerpts ...
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Museums: Yesterday, today & tomorrow

We are lagging behind in this vital ‘industry’: indeed, museums showcase a legacy of a nation, and provide employment and opportunities for young and old to revisit our heritage. It is time to rethink out of ...
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‘Return of the costume treasure’ exhibition inaugurated in Khajuraho

On February 22, 2023, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan; Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar; Union Tourism and Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy, and Minister of State for Culture Meenakshi Lekhi inaugurated ...
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Where the art is

India Art Fair 2023 in New Delhi was more than just a splash of colour in the winter sunshine as it brought together the best and the brightest in a showcase of incredible talent. The art ...
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Meditating with Buddha an inspired Satish Gupta

At the recent India Art Fair, it was a centre piece installation that captured the visitor’s imagination. The centre piece of the installation at my booth in the India Art Fair was the sculpture ‘Meditations on ...
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