Tag: Tradition
Gayaki: A Performance Chronology – Unveiling the Art of Music
As I delve deeper into the world of Hindustani music, my perspective on how a concert, baithak, workshop, or performance unfolds chronologically has evolved. Having spent the last two-and-a-half years learning the basics of...
Kodava Bridal Tradition: The Influence of River Kaveri
The Kodavas are a unique community residing in Kodagu, with mysterious origins that have been the subject of various speculations. One theory suggests they may have descended from Alexander the Great's soldiers or pre-Islamic...
Unveiling the Significance of Nabapatrika & Kola Bou in Durga Puja
Growing up, many Bengali children may not have known about the significance of Nabapatrika. For those raised in aristocratic families with long-standing Durga Puja traditions, Nabapatrika may have been familiar. However, for most children...