Horizontal arrays of sculptures- Beauty of Hoysala Architecture
The sculptures in horizontal arrays at the base of the temple is another unique feature of Hoysala temple architecture . When I had been to Keshva temple at Somanathpura,...
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Carvings on ceiling -unique feature in Hoysala temples
Hoysala dynasty is one of the powerful dynasties ruled Karnataka. History says , they were brave as well as patrons of arts. There are many temples in Karanataka built...
Is it Ikebana?
Recently I visited Bodh Gaya temple. Its a pilgrimage place of Buddhists. When I visited Bodh Gaya , I could see many disciples from all over the world. In...
Banjara Embroidery- unique combination of patchwork, mirror work with embroidery
When it comes to craft, my favorite is always embroidery, hand or machine embroidery. I really love the way the threads fills the cloth with the colors. Nowadays ,...
Terracotta of Phokaran(Jaisalmer- Rajasthan)
Phokaran is a small village in Jaisalmer. I know you remembered the Nuclear test. In this craft blog I’m not posting about the Nuclear test :). This small village...
Motifs and designs used in Banarasi silk
In the previous post I have already shared about Banarasi silk. In Banarasi silk designs the motifs add to the beauty of the delicate silk. Normally Banarasi silk is...
Banarasi silk – intricate combination of silk and zari
Today I read a news that , the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, announced a huge financial aid to boost the textile industry in Banaras. I feel...
Ganga Aarti- Fusion of light, music and devotion
Ganga Aarti( worshiping river Ganga) is the major everyday event in Varanasi. This is performed everyday at 6:30 PM at Dashashwamedh Ghat . Though in my last visit to...
Buddha statue at BodhGaya- Personification of Peace
I visited BodhGaya(in Bihar),the holy place where Buddha attained enlightenment. The stupa(Bhuddist temple structure) was built by Great Emperor Ashoka. This is an example of architectural genre of...
Gombe Habba- Dolls everywhre
I have already shared about Gombe habba I visited in the following posts : Gombe Habba with different themes and Gombe habba with different themes- Festivals The collection of...