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Lama Dances of Sikkim: Buddhist Monastic Dances

December 21, 2024 Uncategorized

Lama dances are masked dances performed by the Buddhist monks of Sikkim as part of their religious practices. The practices are codified in the religious texts of Sikkim in accordance with the teachings of Guru...

Hingan: Votive Terracotta Painted Plaque of Molela

November 12, 2024 Uncategorized

Votive terracotta painted plaques produced by the terracotta artisans of Molela is a hand modelled hollow relief of Hindu deities, especially of the neo-Vaishnava deity, Dev Narayan. Dev Narayan is accompanied by his characteristic snake...

Thatheras of Jandiala Guru

October 14, 2024 Uncategorized

The craft of the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru represents the traditional technique of manufacturing brass and copper utensils in Punjab. The technique itself, along with the mud-brick kiln, traditional implements, specific type of wood chips,...

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