Kaavad from Rajasthan
He does not tire easily...in the forty minutes that I was there, Dwarka Prasad Jangid easily re told the story of Ramayana, Mahabharata, Meena and Krishna at least three times. And how! With pictures painted on the panels of the Kaavad from Rajasthan, a...
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Madhubani by Vidushini Prasad
When I came across the stall of Madhubani by Vidushini Prasad at the annual collective of A Hundred Hands, I immediately started with all the questions that I had for her. This was a great opportunity for me to meet such a talented artist who is in an...
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Experience Handmade
It was the first day at the eighth annual handmade collective of A Hundred Hands at Bangalore. Though I was there for most of the day, I could not visit all the stalls. Each stall was so unique, colourful and intriguing, that I just could not go...
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Inscription Stones Of Bangalore
Old inscription stones of Bangalore -At first glance, you would think they were illegible and in a language not known to you. But on closer inspection of the pictures you realise it's in Kannada. Of the 150 (Only within Bangalore) recorded by Mr. B L Rice...
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The Puppet Show
Looks like its Raining Puppets! After my post on the Puppet Making Workshop, I had an opportunity to see a Puppet show at Sankalpa School. I could feel their excitement in the air. They were all curious to see what it was that would enfold before them when...
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Puppet Making Workshop
Having a child who is five and loves watching TV, I am always on the lookout for activities beyond the couch. When Taneira Jayanagar organised the puppet making workshop, I was among the first to register. The puppet making workshop was in line with their...
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A Hundred Hands
'A Hundred Hands' brings home the realisation, that the beauty and sense of satisfaction that we get in anything handmade is unparalleled. And we are lucky that we come from centuries of this tradition. Our independence is also a witness to this phenomenal...
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Diwali
A long break from writing...and not by design let me tell you. Immediately after Diwali I was all set to share my Diwali with all of you. But that weekend my friend who visited me told me to start immediately with the school hunting for my child and I was...
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Bakula Nayak
Here I am writing of an artist, Bakula Nayak whose work is a love story with elements of the fairy tale and whimsy. And I can only think of what a lovely person she is. Shall I tell you of the artist, her journey, her work or her home? It’s been days since...
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Bombehabba at Sankalpa
"Amma, who is that giant?", "Krishna is trying to steal benne!","Such cute chairs!" There is no end to the questions and exclamations. Curiosity and enthusiasm are the secrets to a life filled with wonder. The bombehabba brings this wonder not just to the...
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Swarna Jewellers – The Goddess Beckons
This season is all about the Goddess and her different forms. And I am all inspired by the Devi. Celebrating all that is feminine, I wanted to do a blog post on jewellery featuring the Goddess. As I was thinking of approaching a jewellery house, I could...
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Onamotsav Day2 at the ECA
Day 2 of the Onamotsav was bright and beautiful. After the wonderful function of Day 1, Day2 began with the Pookkalam competitions, the sadhya and the Onaraagangal with the members participating with lots of enthusiasm, showcasing their musical talent. ...
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Pookkalam
Pookkalam the flower carpet. Pookkalam is what I like best, The colours of mother earth and nature The greens, reds, oranges and yellows All so fresh and clear I take my time and linger In the garden and the yard It is that time of the year That is so...
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Onamotsav
We love to form bonds, especially when there's someone from our own community, speaking our language, sharing our culture and memories, the bonds become stronger. I witnessed one such beautiful community program at Onamotsav, which is a celebration of a...
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An Introduction to Yakshagana -Part II
Welcome back...it's time for the Yakshagana stories. If you haven't read up on the first part you could do it here or if you want me tell you a little something about it, the video is here. Yakshagana literally means the song of the demi gods. It is a...
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Anupama
I have always been a jack of all trades….done this, done that and everything else in between…
