Indian Social Structure in Ancient India Initial differentiation of Arya varna & Das varna (Based on color) later developed into a complex ‘varna system’, which in place of the tribe…
Religions in India Religion in India is characterized by a diversity of religious beliefs & practices. Secularism in India means treatment of all religions equally by the state. India is a…
Six Schools of Indian Philosophy Vedic period defined the philosophies about true nature of soul or Atman + cosmic principle or Brahman who represented the ultimate reality. Later these philosophical…
Indian Paintings Sadanga of Indian painting Around 1st century BC six Limbs of Indian Painting, were evolved, laying down the main principles of the art. Shadang or the six limbs of…
Folk Dances of India Performed for any societal celebrations in villages, for any harvests of food or any celebrations. No particular complex steps to dance. A person without any particular…
Classical Dances of India The principles of Indian Classical dance is derived from ‘Natya Shastra’ by Bharat Muni. He traces its origin from lord Bramha & dictated that Lord Bramha…
Musical Instruments in India Natya Shastra, compiled by Bharat Muni, divides musical instruments into four main categories on the basis of how sound is produced. Tata Vadya Chordophones Stringed instruments…
Indian Music – Hindustani and Carnatic Music Some prominent Personalities & their prominent work – associated with the development of Indian music Earliest Indian music Sama Veda Slokas were put…
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