Art and Culture
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11 Interesting Facts about Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai which every Hindu must know.. 1. More than 33,000 Sculptures on Gopurams https://t.co/7XUGKDMxbC
Standard books for UPSC Prelims • Modern Indian History - A Brief History of Modern India (2019-2020 Edition) by Spectrum Books • Ancient and Medieval History - Tamilnadu board 1...
Images from museum at parvati hills. https://t.co/iSzfoMhxkJ
This small church in Poland might look ordinary, but inside is a chapel made of human skeletons. It took one man eighteen years to build. Why did he do it? https://t.co/7medAaER15
Varaha Avatar, 12th c. A powerful depiction of the lord emerging from the cosmic ocean, left foot on a lotus flower, right foot on a tortoise. One arm on right hip, the other 3 ho...
10 Amazingly Beautiful Divine murtis of Bhagwan Shree Ganesha in Bharat 1. Birla Ganpati, Pimpri Chinchwad https://t.co/60nKSNUAr4
10 of the famous classical Indian dance forms and their state of origin 1. Bharatnatyam, Tamil Nadu https://t.co/ogdxLU0Z8c
MahaSadaShiva from parel, Mumbai. 6th c. CE. Gupta period. Lowermost figure in middle is in samapadasthanaka, carrying aksmala (raised right hand); in the same column in middle th...
.@RoliBooks' 'Inspired By India' written by @phyllidajay was released on 1st August 2022 This book explores more than six centuries of trade, cultural exchange, and inspiration be...
Glass making goes back hundreds of years in Turkey and is thought to have reached its zenith in the 16th century. During this time, historical records take note of oil lamps with c...
Four-armed Goddess riding on a Lion Uzbekistan Excavation https://t.co/2HpA5vMhCd https://t.co/2Ey1c2Ryvc
Friday is an important day for Muslims. It is more significant & beneficial than any day of the week. In many Muslim countries Friday is a weekly holiday, people attend the mosque...
1/ Govardhan "गोवर्धन" is observed in the victory of Bhagwan Krishna over Bhagwan Indra. Bhagwan Krishna, with a motive to save the entire village from the heavy rainfall, lifted...
1/ 80-90's retro art and culture, soaked in nostalgia and longing, is popping up everywhere. In 1994 Vaclav Havel gave a speech that sheds light on why this is happening, and what...
The story of ONÍRÈSÉ A thread retweet to educate someone https://t.co/E11P0xiFol
The old doors of Saudi Arabia are known for their rich decoration. Inspired by nature, they represent the culture & deep roots of the central Saudi region. Decorated doors were an...
What connects Tokyo Silver medalist @mirabai_chanu with the traditional art form of #ShumangLeela ? How are the two connected to a streaming app fronted by some young bright profes...
The world's 30 most beautiful libraries: 1. Admont Abbey Library, Austria https://t.co/UemxroHY5o
ᴛᴀʟᴇ ᴏғ ᴀ sɪʟᴠᴇʀ ᴛʜʀᴏɴᴇ & ɪᴛs ʀᴏʙʙᴇʀʏ: Once upon a time this splendid silver throne belonged to Maharaja of Panna descendant of Bundela Raja Chhatarsal who bravely fought the Mugh...
Chariot for Lord Jagannath is called Nandighosh. it is 45 feet tall and has 16 Wheels Taldhawaj, Lord Balaram’s chariot has 14 wheels. Goddess Subhadra’s chariot Dwarpadalana/Dev...
PM Modi gifted Black Pottery pieces from Nizamabad, UP to Japan PM Fumio Kishida The Pottery uses a special technique to bring out black colours- while the pottery is inside the o...
@punk6529 I’ve been researching prepper culture and making art about it for ten years — there’s some good advice — but I’m fascinated by how it’s also an escapist fantasy. Like, so...
Random musings in this thread: Don’t want to dunk on Laal Singh Chaddha just based on a trailer, but it sparked a broader thought of how you can’t have a “Google translate” approac...
[1/7] What is #The22 that the Vault Hill team have been beating a drum about since 22.02.22? We now know it has to do with a #movement!!! Want to know more, let's explore!!! 🔥 #...
