Monthly Archives: July 2022

Assam has a rich history of art and culture. The earliest mention of Assamese Manuscript Painting was found in the account of Chinese traveller Xuanzang. The painted manuscripts of the middle ages had traditional paintings on them based on stories from Hastividyanarva, the Chitra Bhagawata and Geet Govinda. Miniatures are paintings small in size whose reference was found in the accounts of Bana, the court poet of King Harshavardhana.

Kurumba painting is a very old traditional art form that originated in the Nilgiri hills of Tamil Nadu. This ancient tribal art form is believed to be 3000 years old. This art form was practiced by the KURUMBA tribe mainly traced in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.  The outer walls of the doors and windows of the temples and houses were used as canvases for drawing. The themes are the expressions of the beliefs of Kurumba men and the achievements of the tribe and their villages.

From Bengal's sweets to Gujrat's Khakhras, India is so diverse when it comes to delicious recipes. Passed on from generation to generation, its lip-smacking delicacies are a perfect blend of spices and flavour. India is a country where each state is different from one another, yet so alike! So alike in the grandeur, rich architecture, and magnificent structures. Tourism in India promotes National Integration and supports cultural pursuits and local handicrafts. It also develops an international understanding of our values, culture, and heritage.