Madhubani Painting is a traditional Indian folk art form, originating from the Madhubani district of Bihar, India. It is characterized by the use of vibrant colors and intricate designs that are created using a mixture of natural and synthetic dyes. The paintings typically depict religious and cultural motifs, as well as scenes from daily life. …
Kalamkari painting is a traditional Indian art form derived from the words “kalam” (pen) and “kari” (work), Kalamkari art involves hand-painted designs on fabrics using natural dyes. In this article, we delve into the origins, techniques, and significance of Kalamkari painting. Origins of Kalamkari Painting Kalamkari painting finds its roots in ancient India, dating back …
Fresco painting, method of painting water-based pigments on freshly applied plaster, usually on wall surfaces. The colours, which are made by grinding dry-powder pigments in pure water, dry and set with the plaster to become a permanent part of the wall, Fresco painting is ideal for making murals because it lends itself to a monumental …
Ajanta Caves are situated in Aurangabad in Maharashtra. These caves feature exclusively the Buddhist architecture. Caves were constructed as Viharas (Living place) and Chaitya (Prayer Hall). Mural and Fresco painting were used for the decoration in caves. Both Sung and Gupta dynasty worked for the painting in caves. Ajanta has twenty-nine caves. It has four …
The Pala Dynasty was an imperial power during the Late Classical period on the Indian subcontinent, which originated in the region of Bengal. It is named after its ruling dynasty, whose rulers bore names ending with the suffix of Pala (“protector” in Sanskrit). Their stronghold was located in Bengal and Bihar, which included the major …
UPSC Essay Paper 2022 (Main Exam) Here, you will get the Model Answer to the Essay Questions asked in the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2022. Section A Forests are the best case studies for economic excellence Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world History is a series of victories won by the scientific …
The great Mughal Empire reduced to the area near Delhi by the beginning of the 18th century. In the beginning of 19th century even Delhi was captured by the British and the Great Mughal emperor became mere the symbolic head and pensioners of the foreign empire in India. At the time of death of Mughal …
The Aryans further moved towards east in the Later Vedic Period. The Satapatha Brahmana refers to the expansion of Aryans to the eastern Gangetic plains. The royal power had increased along with the increase in the size of kingdom. The king performed various rituals and sacrifices to strengthen his position. They include Rajasuya (consecration ceremony), …
Vedic Period started after the decline of Harappan Culture by 1500 B.C. They were Indo-Aryans and came from Iran. Initially they came to search for the fodder for the cattle and later spread in the north region. From where Aryans came? Initially they would have come in small numbers through the passes in the northwestern …
Indus Valley was cradle of early civilization and culture because the place has features which made it conducive for early settlers. Rainfall from Indus to Brahmaputra plains gradually increases from 25 cm to 250 cm and this was also the reason that vegetation in low rainfall regions were easier to clear to pave way for …