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Kalamkari

February 23, 2023 Uncategorized

Sri Kalahasti near the temple town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh specializes in producing temple cloths – Kalamkari (lit. pen-work) – primarily used for their temple festivals or as wall hangings. The stories from the...

Kalam Bhat and Qalambaft Gharana of Sufiana Mausiqui

February 5, 2023 Uncategorized

Like Indian classical music, the concept of Gharana also exists in Sufiana Mausiqi. In the past there were a number of Gharanas of Sufiana Mausiqi. These gharanas were spread across the length and breadth of...

Oggukatha: Traditional Folk Theatre

January 14, 2023 Uncategorized

Oggukatha is a traditional folk theatre form which is an ancient narrative form of Telugu speaking regions. It derives its name from ‘Oggu’ – a small hand drum associated with Lord Shiva and literally means,...

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