Their fierce warrior tradition has long been feared among lowland and central Myanmar peoples. Naga men were known to wear clothing decorated with birds‘ feathers and Tiger’s teeth. They no longer wear loincloths, and generally speak Burmese within the self-administered zone of Nagaland. This ...
Like other Eastern populations exposed to cultural globalization, young Ladakhis are influenced by several local and global cultural streams. Within this acculturative process, Ladakhi youth are caught between ambiguous societal pressures toward both tradition and change. Through in-depth interviews, in ...
Here is a list of top Ladakh festivals where music, dance, and tradition come alive. Know when and where to experience the most iconic celebrations.
Section 14(3) of the Act makes it mandatory for “every person who owns, controls or is in possession of any antiquity” to register it before a registering officer within 15 days of its coming into his control or possession and obtain a certificate of registration. Antiquities can be sold,...
The tradition has always been that sons inherit property and status from their fathers and that daughters can hope to receive a dowry at the time of their marriage. However, there is much local and caste variation in precisely who inherits. In some groups, the oldest son inherits everything ...
(I vividly recall how as a child I used to watch with interest the manufacture and transaction of local Samba crafts- its centuries old tradition of hand printed cloth, its hand woven fabrics and embroidered footwear. The craftsmen, many of whom I knew personally, worked in their ho...
Udaipur, a city in Rajasthan, India, has a long history and tradition of beautiful decorative arts. One of the best places to appreciate the many local styles and techniques in Udaipur is at the City Palace. Over the centuries, local maharanas (princes) brought the most skilled craftsmen to...
Famous for the prasadam prepared scientifically and the architectural brilliance, Mangalagiri serves as a sneak peek into the tradition of Andhra Pradesh and hence is a wonder for archaeology and spiritual travellers. This is one of the best places to visit In Guntur with friends for spiritual ...
00:07 Ladakh India Himalaya Mountain Tibetan Thiksey Monastery Time Lapse 00:11 Backwards reveal of mountain hotel resort in Himalayas. Traditional stone built buildings and Buddhist stupas in beautiful high mountain 00:22 Aerial view of Manang town against bright rising sun. wide valley in mountai...
The tradition dates back to India’sMughal era, which began in 1526 and incorporated a mixture of Indian and Persian cultural influences. The style was historically associated with nobility and literary figures, primarily due to the cost. But these days the Zari is made of cotton or or polyest...