It is a historical truth that Sufi thinkers and miniature painters helped to immortalize the rich and all-pervasive romantic lore of Radha-Krishna. Muslim Ustads and Hindu Pandits of several Gharanas (schools) of classical music, Sufi poets, great classical dance masters as well as folk dance and music traditions have helped to spread the legends of [...]
Read and ReactDr. Eberhard Fischer, Senior Director of the Museum Rietberg, Zurich (1972-2006) has researched and collected the unique works of Pahari miniature painting master-artist Nainsukh for 30 years. Around a hundred paintings survive of which, the CSMVS (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai) has 17. Others can be seen in the Kolkata Museum, London (Victoria & [...]
Read and ReactIn the daily grind of work and a stressful lifestyle, few of us have the time to stop and look at the magical world of birds and butterflies. But great international organizations, NGOs and experts from all nations are working hard to conserve this heritage in the wetlands and forests of the world. There are [...]
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