“…That’s why we have the Museum, Matty, to remind us of how we came, and why” – Lois Lowry From grand time capsules to silent storytellers, museums are testaments to India’s historical and cultural journey. Within their walls lie the artifacts of cultural evolution, traditional values, and the birth of groundbreaking ideas. They weave a […]
An artist’s unforgettable journey through the sands of time “We have to know the past to understand the future” – Carl Sagan Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Tamil Nadu, Keeladi is a testimony to India’s rich and complex ancient past. It has been a captivating window into the lives, culture, and civilization that thrived […]
When YK Antiques Home Museum visited MAP, Bangalore “Real museums are places where time is transformed into space” – Orhan Pamuk A modern museum showcasing the “visible and invisible”, MAP (or the Museum of Art and Photography) Bangalore, is hinged on collecting and curating items of association, awareness, and experiences from mundane to theatrical and […]
Braiding the history of combs and detanglers Most of our summer vacations would be in the courtyard next to the kitchen where our grandmothers would apply their homemade magical hair oil, scented and soothing. Then comes the ritual of untangling the ends, and brushing the hair that followed an interesting story from the pages of […]
Palavelli, bilva patram and its importance in the Ganesh puja Vakratunda MahakaayaSuryakoti SamaprabhaNirvighnam Kuru Mey DevaSarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada A broken tusk and round belly. A tray of sweets and a tiny mouse. With a crown on his head, a lotus in one arm, and Ankusam in another, Lord Vigneshwara is one of the most distinguished […]
Unique Indian museums you might want to explore “Small acts multiplied with people can transform the world.” – Howard Zinn Museums serve as grand storehouses of curiosity with trails of heritage dating back to thebeginning of time itself. They have been shapeshifters, silent spectators and at times first-handwitnesses of the drastic tides in world history. […]
14 pits, 146 encounters and innumerable memories Her pullankuzi box was the star celebrity of our afternoon games at home. Sparkling in antique gold, it sat comfortably on the top shelf next to my grandma’s bed, and to play with it needed a lot of hard work to please her. We would do everything […]
