Rangoli: Traditional Floor Art
Commonly referred to as Rangoli, the very old practice of drawing colorful floor art in symmetrical patterns at the entrance of homes, temples or other buildings dates back more than 4500 years. The original act [...]
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Commonly referred to as Rangoli, the very old practice of drawing colorful floor art in symmetrical patterns at the entrance of homes, temples or other buildings dates back more than 4500 years. The original act [...]
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It’s everywhere. Puddles of it lie on sidewalks. Walls are permanently marked with dried streaking stains of it. And countless mouths of teeth are blemished from it. It is the liquid remains from chewing betel [...]
Thousands of years of traditions flood the photos in A Way into India; A notable book in the ability to convey the passion of photographer Raghubir Singh without written words. Singh’s concept is simple: capture [...]
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The bindi is arguably the most visually fascinating of all forms of body decoration. Hindus attach great importance to this ornamental mark on the forehead between the two eyebrows — a spot considered a major [...]
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Take a close look at what is being worn around the necks of many Indian men and some women. What you’ll find are India’s version of good luck charms. Based on the region of India [...]
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One of the things I crave my first morning waking up back in India is a good, strong cup of chai tea. I haven’t been able to reproduce this Indian drink at home as I [...]

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