We all have know this renowned Tollywood song “Butta Bomma Butta Bomma”. What exactly is Butta Bomma? What’s the story behind involving...

Humans love name, fame and money. We’re ready to do anything for power and status in the society. The Europeans, hundreds of years ago...

India is a land full of life. The soil itself is so diversely spread across the country that we can grow numerous varieties of crops...

Performed in the honour of Lord Shiva, Veeranatyam is a traditional dance form that originated in Andhra Pradesh eons ago when it was...

A traditional dance style from Kerala in southern India, called Thiruvathirakaliis performed on the auspicious occasion of the...

Lavani is a kind of dance that is entirely passionate, lively, and dynamic. Since its inception in Maharashtra, India, it has gained...

Bharatanatyam, the timeless dance form of South India, is a tapestry of history, science, culture, and artistry. Inscribed in texts like...

साहित्यसङ्गीतकलाहििीनः साक्षात्पश ः प च्छहिषाणिीनः। Which means, “A person devoid of interest in music, literature and arts is indeed an...

Hindustani music is a form of classical music, popular in the northern states of India. It is generally vocal-centric, but instrumental...

Along the eastern coast of India, lies the state of Odisha. Situated between Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, Odisha is known for the...

There are different ways to tell a story. Oral recitation being the most obvious method. Then, there are the written forms: plays and...

The Indian Classical dance form Manipuri Raas Leela is native to the Indian state of Manipur. It celebrates the love of Radha and...

Dances and theatrical performances all around India have long witnessed men and their ability to express and portray the valour of both...

Poikkal Kuthirai Attam is a folk dance form from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, named after the artists’ costumes. The literal translation of the...

A sharp roar pierces through the atmosphere, while the powerful pounding produced from local instruments packs the air around it. This...

In a country that sees divinity in inanimate objects, dolls have a special importance. All over India, there are many art forms that are...

A dance form which teaches us simplicity amidst the grandeur of Indian celebrations is Kummi, from Tamil Nadu. This folk art form...

Rangabhoomi, quite literally translated to the world of colour, is a Sanskrit term coined in ancient India, that, even then, and still...

Karnataka is a vast land with rich culture and traditions. Within this diverse land there are several dance forms that are highly...

Veeragaase is another super energetic and dynamic folk dance of Karnataka. As the name suggests, Veera Rasa (courage) is predominantly...