The girls are selected between the ages of 2 and 4, and must have unblemished skin, hair, eyes and teeth. Continue reading Nepal’s 2-yr-old goddess taken to temple palace
Chhau, an art form that uses dance, elaborate costumes, and music to enact stories from Hindu mythology, has varied local forms, with distinct versions in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Purulia Chhau uses colourful masks, hand movements, and steps to enact stories. The dance is inscribed in UNESCO’s representative list of intangible cultural heritage. Continue reading Mumbai Durga Puja To Showcase Bengal’s Folk Culture With Chhau Dance & Baul Music