The Asura Tribe: Past Masters of Iron Smelting
Asura tribe is native to this subcontinent as they find mention in all ancient literatures like Vedas, Aranyakas, Mahabharat and many puranic texts.Arrival of a New Child
Paraja tribe, made famous by the Jnanapitha awardee author, Sri Gopinath Mahanty in his classic “Paraja,” follows their age old traditional rituals from the stage of conception to post child birth, explains Dr. Swarnalata Sahoo
Traditional Facets Of Nair Community In India
A community of five million Nairs practice many distinct traditions, explains Dr Achuthankutty Cherussery Raghu Menon
On the Trail of Smell with Kewda Essence
A discussion on smell and its connection to our wellbeing through the lenses of Kewda distillation in remote part of Odisha
Traditional bone setters of Kalupada
“Kalupada Seka” is a distinct traditional healing practice preserved and carried forward by a dozen of bone-setter families of Kalupada, a quaint village near Chilika Lake, explicates Dr Sanjeeta NayakThe Agarwood
The product of a microbial fungal infection, agarwood is actually a fragrant, dark, resinous wood formed in the heartwood of trees of the genus Aquilaria.
Jhuna: The Yakshadhoopa
Since ancient times, the Oleo-resin collected from Sal tree is widely used for its healing properties and mood lifting fragrance, explains, Dr. Pradosh Samal
Rasa: The Domain of Taste
Throughout the evolution of mankind and civilization, rasa played a vital role in developing cognitive features and continues to do so. Rasas add much needed aesthetics to one’s otherwise mundane existence, explores Dr. Pratyush Mishra
Duryodhana Cult
From Uttarakashi to Kollam, a section of people venerate Dutyodhana as their king and protector, follow him with love and reverence
Bhoota Kola: The tradition of Spirit Dance in Tulunadu
Rituals of spirit invocation celebrated in Tulunadu evoke gripping psychological effect and mythical grandeur
Ghata Patua
Amongst many folk dance traditions of India, Ghata Patua dance is unique for its naturalness and elegance, says Dr Pradosh Samal