Indian Art Forms
California Puranava ’23: A Vibrant Tapestry of Indian Culture in the Bay Area On November 4th, 2023, a burst of vibrant colors and melodious sounds filled the air in the Age well center at Lake Elizabeth, Fremont California and the …
Cherished Memoirs 89 – My Guru As I See Him Vikata Kacheri for Sri Mahaperiyava’s Jayanthi This series chronicles sweet experiences recounted by the devotees of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji as well as some divine experiences of Sri …
This month’s quiz is based on some of the popular and traditional kolams of South India. Kolam is composed of geometric lines and shapes and is drawn on a pattern of dots. 1.Which part of the house is generally adorned …
This month’s quiz is based on the Nirmal Painting, a popular art form that originated in Telangana, India 1. Name the town in Telangana where Nirmal paintings originated? a.Ongole b.Nirmal c.Visakhapatnam 2.The artists in the town of Nirmal are called as …
This month’s quiz is based on the Rajasthani Miniature Painting art form, a popular form of painting that originated in Rajputana. 1. When did the Rajasthani miniature paintings evolve and flourish? a. Between 16 and 17th centuries …
Phad Painting This month’s quiz is based on the Phad Painting art form, a popular scroll form of painting which originated in Rajasthan. 1.What does ‘Phad’ refer to? a.Long piece of cloth or canvas b.Mud walls c.Border less designs 2.Phad …
Kalighat Painting This month’s quiz is based on the Kalighat Painting art form, a popular form of art involving hand painted designs using natural colors, which originated near the city of Kolkata. 1.Name the state in India where Kalighat paintings …
Tanjore Painting This month’s quiz is based on the Thanjavur (or Tanjore) Painting art form, a popular form of textile art involving hand painted designs using natural powders mixed with gum arabic, which originated in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. 1. What …
This month’s quiz is based on Pattachitra Art, a popular and ancient form of tribal art that originated in the eastern part of India. 1. Name the state in India where Pattachitra painting originated. a. …
