Twenty-eight years have passed since Chummar Choondal, the pioneering folklorist of Kerala died. Still, his memory enlivens folklore artists of all hues.
Browsing: Folk
Temples in Malabar are once again bustling with Poorakkali and Marathukali, which reflect some charmingly unique traits of Kerala’s cultural heritage.
Jaipur-based miniature artist Suvigya Sharma specialises in Pichwais, refined Tanjores, Piquas and portraits. He has recently launched his first collection of NFTs.
A distinct feature of Nedumudi was that he was always a performer at heart, who in turn, also enjoyed performing and playing the performer on screen.
The Bhadrakali cult nurtures Tholpavakkoothu in central Kerala shrines even as the night-time rustic art traces Tamil origins
From Lanka to Rajasthan to Persia to Norway, the ravanahatha’s
journey over eons has been astonishing, even intriguing