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  • 2 months ago | villagesquare.in | Atiqur Rahman |Er. Chirag Patel |Asma Khan |Umar Altaf

    The art of making pottery is a cherished tradition in Meghalaya. This craft uses a unique combination of black clay mixed with serpentine stone, giving the pottery its distinctive look. Passed down through generations, the techniques used in creating these pots are equally important to their beauty. What sets Larnai black pottery apart is the special materials and the time-honored methods employed by artisans, making each piece a remarkable work of art.

  • Feb 20, 2025 | villagesquare.in | Tuba Ali |Satyabrata Panigrahy |Atiqur Rahman |Fahim Mattoo

    India is a place of various tribes, religions and cultures living together, and this diversification has led to a rich artistic environment. Whether it is the “Dancing Girl” from Harappa, the Stupa at Sanchi or the painting “Bharat Mata” by Abanindranath Tagore, all of these tell us of a beautiful history. To learn about Indian art, we don’t necessarily need to go to libraries anymore. In this digital age, there are multiple learning tools, from books to videos and audio.

  • Feb 19, 2025 | villagesquare.in | Satyabrata Panigrahy |Atiqur Rahman |Fahim Mattoo |Sadaf Shabir

    As the temperature fell below 12 degrees Celsius, as is characteristic for the hilly tracts of Damanjodi block in Odisha’s Koraput, the artists at a winter art camp held here in the last week of November 2024 were least affected. They were immersed in recreating scenes of tranquility from their surroundings. All of them seemed like monks in deep meditation, trying to listen to the sounds of the forest and recreate what they were experiencing on paper.

  • Feb 17, 2025 | villagesquare.in | Shreya Pareek |Subhasish Chakraborty |Atiqur Rahman |Jigyasa Mishra

    In the heart of Illayipuram village, Andhra Pradesh, 45-year-old farmer Janni Narshingh Naidu stands before a gathering of 50 villagers. At first glance, his quiet demeanour belies what is to come. As he begins to speak, his eyes sparkle with enthusiasm, his posture becomes animated, and his voice carries passion. Singing verses from religious texts, he pauses frequently to explain their relevance, weaving together tradition and wisdom in a way that holds his audience spellbound.

  • Jan 5, 2025 | villagesquare.in | Atiqur Rahman

    The grand and majestic Key Monastery, nestled on a hill above the Key Village in Spiti Valley, is an important Buddhist centre. It attracts tourists and astrophotographers alike, who can stay in the monastery guest house and enjoy the local food. Key Monastery, Lahaul & Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh

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