Tabo: A Lamp for the Kingdom
This photo essay gives us a peek into a Buddhist monastery in Spiti valley, famously known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas.
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Art in India: A Quick Historical Look – 2
In Part 1 of this overview on history of Art in India, the author emphasised the ‘sacred’ and the ‘spiritual’ foundation of all artistic creation in India. He focused on the sculptural art in India. This part gives a brief history of Indian painting.
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An Intuitive and Spiritual Eye to Appreciate Indian Art – I
To truly appreciate the best of Indian Art one can never ignore the spirit, aim and essential motive from which this artistic creation starts.
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An Intuitive and Spiritual Eye to Appreciate Indian Art – II
The author shares a few examples from contemporary painters to illustrate how one can grow in a deeper appreciation of Indian art.
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Book Review – Ratul Chakraborty’s ‘Vritrahan’
Enjoy this delightful book review, which is just as poetic in its feel as the book it speaks of.
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Indian Sacred Architecture and the Original Oneness
Indian sacred architecture is a self-expression of an ancient spiritual and religious culture. Its true significance is revealed only with an inner study.
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An Indian Temple in its Inmost Reality – I
Sri Aurobindo explains how one must ‘see’ the Indian temple to get closer to its deepest inner significance and its spiritual symbolism.
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An Indian Temple in its Inmost Reality – II
In its inmost reality, a temple symbolizes spiritual aspiration. Its rich details and ornamentation represent the infinite multiplicity in Infinite Oneness.
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The Vedic Spirit and the Temple Design
Read an overview of some of the ways in which a temple continues to embody and give a new form to the ancient Vedic spirit.
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