Sanjhi/Vrindavan Vrindavan sanjhi, "Stencil art to celebrate the divine couple Radha Krishna" — part 3 The beauty of sanjhi lies in the perfect precision with which the stencils are cut, and the skill of the painter in placing them one after the other without the design and background blurring.
Sanjhi/Vrindavan Vrindavan Sanjhi , "A tradition shrouded in mystery." — part 2 Unlike other floor paintings traditions in India, these are, to my knowledge, the only ones to be created using handmade paper stencils and coloured powders.
Sanjhi/Vrindavan Vrindavan Sanjhi , " In the footsteps of Radha and Krishna" — part 1 A rare form of ephemeral painting known as sanjhi developed in the temples of Mathura and Vrindavan in the 17th century, becoming an integral part of Vaishnavite religious traditions. According to an ancient belief, almost all the temples in this region used to practice this votive art.
Chita/jhoti/Odisha Odisha chita/jhoti, "Temples of Bhubaneswar " — part 3 Getting to know the city of Bhubaneswar starts with the exploration of its temples nestled in the four corners of a booming city. In the taxi that took me to the shrines, I noticed the profusion of plants, sculptures and murals with various themes that lined the city streets.
Ram Navami Kolam to celebrate the birth anniversary of god Rama Bow, arrows, and padukas as symbols of Rama in kolam. He is adorned with all virtues, exceptional strength, and incredible archery skills. Janaka, the king of Mithila had decided that the king who could lift the bow would marry his daughter Sita.
