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Sattriya: The Dance Form of Assam

    Introduction to Sattriya Dance Form The Sattriya dance form has its origin in the ‘Sattras’. Srimanta Sankardev was the bone who established it in the 15th and the 16th century. Sattriya dance is spiritual in nature. Since they were for propagation of neo-Vaishnavism. Still, latterly they came the religious, artistic, and social mecca for the people of Assam. Sattriya is piecemeal […]



Flute and Shehnai: What are the Differences Between Flute and Shehnai?

    Wind instruments produce sound by a vibrating column of air, either employing a reed or a musician’s lips. These have a wide range of frameworks and sonority. Wind instruments also had an important role in all cultures’ music since prehistoric times. The pitch of these wind instruments varies depending on the manual settings and the instrument’s size and […]



Hindustani And Carnatic Music : Know The Difference!

Indian culture is one of the world’s oldest and most diversified cultures. India’s artistic past is reflected in the Indian classical music essence. It incorporates a wide range of instruments and songs. Music is a worldwide phenomenon and is a part of every country and every culture. After Western classical music, Indian classical music is by far the most popular. Having said that, it […]


Musical instruments of Africa

Music is an important part of life for African people. Generally, people think that europeans and American people enjoy music more. But , certainly it is a misconception. In the other continents of the world, there are a few communities who participate directly in playing the Musical instruments .Rest of the people are the audience and spectators. […]


A Guide To Stop Procrastination

You have a deadline approaching. However, instead of completing your task, you are distracted by various activities such as watching movies, checking email, social media, browsing youtube etc. In fact, you know you should be working, but you don’t want to do anything. This is known as procrastinating. Everyone has heard about and indulged in […]


Koodiyattam – Wonderful Facts You didn’t Know About!

Kerala’s unique beauty lies not only in its shimmering water bodies and lush forests but also in its cultural heritage. With its history that dates back to the early tenth century, it is well-known for its unique cultural heritage, which includes art, cuisines, and dance traditions. Dance has always been an integral part of the culture of any region. Witnessing a dance form in Kerala […]


Folk Dances Forms of North East India

The abundant natural beauty of India’s North-Eastern states has always been the talk of the town. However, there is more to the heritage of these humble regions. The vibrant culture and rich tradition of folk dances from North East India is an attractive feature of their cultural history. While we stumble after listing Bihu, Mayubhanj Chhau, and Manipuri– there is […]