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Nestled along the banks of the Mahanadi in Chhattisgarh, Sirpur is a treasure trove of India's early medieval history. Once the capital of Dakshina Kosala, the ancient settlement flourished as a centre of art, architecture, trade and learning. Its temples, Buddhist monasteries and Jain establishments reflect centuries of religious coexistence and cultural exchange.
Sirpur is among three Indian sites recently added to UNESCO's Tentative List, alongside the Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang and the Andaman Subduction Volcanoes, both in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
#SirpurHeritage #ChhattisgarhTourism #IndianHeritage #UNESCOHeritage #IncredibleIndia
Behind every grand celebration lies a silent thread that weaves past and future together. Beyond the granduer and rituals, there is a singular element that holds our shared identity. Can you guess what it is?
In the next episode of India Perspectives podcast, we sit down with a culinary legend to uncover the deep emotional resonance behind our most cherished gatherings.
Stay tuned!
#IndiaPerspectives #IndianCulture #IndianHeritage #CulinaryHeritage #IndianCuisine
Kavad art from Rajasthan brings together intricate woodwork, vibrant paintings and oral storytelling, with each panel revealing tales from epics, legends and devotional traditions. Carried by Kavadia storytellers for generations, this unique art form keeps India’s rich storytelling heritage alive, one unfolding chapter at a time.
#KavadArt #RajasthanHeritage #IndianFolkArt #IndianCulturalHeritage #IndiaPerspectives
Why do cards find their way to the Diwali celebrations?
Rooted in a popular legend of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the tradition has evolved from games of dice to lively rounds of Teen Patti with family and friends. Today, it’s all about shared laughter, friendly competition and the hope of good fortune in the year ahead.
A little tradition, a little luck and a lot of festive cheer!
#DiwaliTraditions #TeenPatti #FestiveTraditions #IndianFestivals #Diwali
From the geometric precision of Toda embroidery to the narrative beauty of Chamba Rumal, India’s textile traditions turn needle and thread into an extraordinary art form.
Rooted in regional identities and passed down through generations, these crafts preserve stories of communities, cultural exchange and everyday life, one stitch at a time.
#IndianTextiles #TodaEmbroidery #ChambaRumal #TraditionalTextiles #IndianHandicrafts
Across Chhattisgarh, the Ramnami community expresses its devotion through a distinctive living tradition, inscribing the name of Lord Ram on their bodies, clothing and homes. Their distinctive scriptural chants, patterned textiles and striking body art reflect a way of life in which faith becomes an everyday expression of identity, art and cultural heritage.
#RamnamiCommunity #Chhattisgarh #IncredibleIndia #IndianCulture #CulturalHeritage
In Arunachal Pradesh, the Tawang Festival brings Monpa culture to life through sacred processions, traditional dances, music and local cuisine. One of its highlights, the Sebang procession, sees monks journey from Tawang Monastery to the festival venue, offering prayers and blessings for the celebrations. A glimpse into the living traditions of the Eastern Himalayas.
#TawangFestival #ArunachalPradesh #MonpaCulture #CulturalHeritage #FestivalsOfIndia
A celebration of flowers, community and the vibrant spirit of Telangana. Can you guess the festival?
#Telangana #CulturalHeritage #IndianFestivals #FestivalsOfIndia #IncredibleIndia
Each stamp carries more than postage, it carries a piece of history. From cultural milestones to national icons, Indian stamps celebrate stories that shaped our country. Designed with detail and preserved with pride, they are keepsakes of moments that matter.
#IndianStamps #IndianPhilately #PostageStamps #StampCollection #StoriesOfIndia
Meet Rajasthan’s centuries-old string-puppetry tradition where folklore, music and craftsmanship come together. Kathputli is a powerful medium for passing down traditions, sharing social messages and keeping oral storytelling alive. From performances to handcrafted souvenirs, this distinctive art form continues to carry Rajasthan’s cultural heritage into the present.
#Kathputli #RajasthanTourism #RajasthaniCulture #PuppetryTradition #IncredibleIndia
From towering effigies of Ravana to vibrant folk traditions, Dussehra takes many forms across India, yet carries a timeless message: the triumph of good over evil.
Across regions, communities and generations, discover how India celebrates the victory of light over darkness, courage over fear and righteousness over wrongdoing.
#HappyDussehra #Dussehra #Vijayadashami #IncredibleIndia #IndianCulture
Kath kuni is derived from two words ‘kashth or kath' for wood in Sanskrit and ‘kona' for corner. With many typical ancient structures having survived tectonic tremors, the resilience of the kath kuni structures lie in the flexibility of dry masonry and alternate layers of wood beams without any cementing material. The stone plinth rises above the ground level giving strength to the superstructure and also preventing it from snow and ground water.
#KathKuni #KathKuniArchitecture #HimachalPradesh #IndianHeritage #IndiaPerspectives
Did you know? Durga Puja begins with a banana plant taking centre stage!
On Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Durga Puja, a banana plant, known as Kala Bou, is given a ceremonial bath, dressed in a red-bordered sari and placed beside Lord Ganesha. The ritual is part of Nabapatrika, a bundle of nine plants that symbolise nature’s abundance and are worshipped during the festival.
The age-old ritual also conveys a subtle ecological message: honouring these diverse plants reminds us of the need to protect biodiversity.
#DurgaPuja #MahaSaptami #Nabapatrika #KalaBou #WestBengal
What if learning was not confined to textbooks, but unfolded through music, poetry, art and the natural world?
Established in rural West Bengal in 1901 by the renowned poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, Santiniketan was a residential school and centre for art based on ancient Indian traditions and a vision of the unity of humanity transcending religious and cultural boundaries. A ‘world university’ was established at Santiniketan in 1921, recognising the unity of humanity or “Visva Bharati”.
In 2023, UNESCO recognised this distinctive vision as a World Heritage site.
The spirit of Tagore lives on in Santiniketan. The main campus or core area retains the quiet, picturesque, sylvan atmosphere. Classes even to this day are held under the trees.
#Santiniketan #RabindranathTagore #IndiaPerspectives #UNESCOWorldHeritage
Hint: This textile-based expressive art product is protected under the GI registration act. It is considered a ‘cousin’ of Madhubani Mithila, but is closer to West Bengal’s Kantha work, an ancient, traditional folk embroidery.
#biharcrafts #biharhandicrafts #gitagged #indianembroidery #indiaperspectives
The story of the Butter Ball in Mamallapuram (also known as Mahabalipuram), Tamil Nadu, is as captivating as its appearance. This massive granite boulder, precariously perched on a slope, has intrigued visitors for centuries.
#KrishnaButterBall #Mahabalipuram #TamilNaduTourism #IncredibleIndia #IndiaPerspectives
Long before it became world-famous as Junagarh, this imposing desert stronghold was known as Chintamani, named after the legendary wish-fulfilling jewel. It was renamed Junagarh, or "Old Fort," in the 20th century when the royal family transitioned to the newly constructed Lalgarh Palace nearby.
While its military resistance is legendary, its tactical design was actually anchored in flatland engineering, relying on a massive double rampart wall, 37 watching bastions, and a surrounding 30-foot deep moat to completely deter incoming cavalry forces.
Step past the main gates and you enter an architectural evolution shaped by sixteen successive rulers over three hundred years. The builders seamlessly combined locally quarried Dulmera red sandstone with Gujarati lacquerwork, gold-leaf motifs, and eventually European marble.
Today, Junagarh Fort stands as a living museum of royal heritage and enduring Indian craftsmanship.
#JunagarhFort #Bikaner #RajasthanTourism #IncredibleIndia #IndiaPerspectives
A delicate dance of enamel and metal, Minakari transforms everyday objects and exquisite jewellery into vibrant heirlooms steeped in cultural heritage. From ruby reds and emerald greens to turquoise blues, it uses coloured enamels to bring intricate patterns and traditional motifs to life.
#IndiaPerspectives #Minakari #IndianCraftsmanship #ArtOfIndia #IncredibleIndia
