Wooden chariots were once a pride of Bengal and Orissa, they were used not just in war, but in the households of kings and zamindars as showpieces of valour too as well as in temples that worshipped deities like Jagannath Dev. The bodies of such
Doll-making in Bengal is an age-old tradition that reflects exquisite creativity, dedication, and love for the art. Archaeological excavations in different parts of Bengal provide evidence of the ancient craft of doll-making. These dolls have been popular children's toys for centuries. Even being used in
Doll-making in Bengal is an age-old tradition that reflects exquisite creativity, dedication, and love for the art. Archaeological excavations in different parts of Bengal provide evidence of the ancient craft of doll-making. These dolls have been popular children's toys for centuries. Even being used in
Patriarchy, adultery are not just terms which have an association with the present times. These are major aspects of our reality which have existed since age old times and have been responsible for shaping the status of women even in modern society. One thing that
The Sundarbans during the annual monsoon (June–October) season are a nightmare for most locals. During the rainy season, residents have to plod through damaged river embankments and walk on slippery, muddy paths with the constant fear of poisonous snakes, crocodiles, and other wild animals lurking in the
When the eternal loving bond between a mother and a son is wrapped in the form of a clay doll, exquisitely crafted by the famous clay artisans of Krishnanagar, then a collector cannot miss having it in their possession. The Ganesh Janani dolls of Krishnanagar
Dashavatara (Sanskrit) or Dashabataar (Bengali) is the collective name for the ten avatars or incarnations of Vishnu. India's ancient scriptures and mythology provide abundant information about each avatar and the stories associated with it. Only in one corner of Bengal, however, will you find the
These days, many people are trying to return to their cultural roots. But in the race to keep up with modern times, many Bengalis have slowly drifted away from their own traditions. In today’s world of artificial intelligence and digital life, interest in cultural heritage
Not so very long ago, a majority of homes in India would store their drinking water in terracotta (baked clay) vessels. While tradition may have played a role in this practice, another very important aspect certainly was the health benefit of drinking water stored in
The endangered art of Serpai carving from Lokpur is making a slow but steady comeback