Users can get information pertaining to the festivals of India celebrated in foreign nations to promote Indian art and culture. This information is provided by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. You can find details of all previous and ongoing festivals of India in foreign countries.
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Information on festivals of India celebrated in foreign countries
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Information on heritage tourism in South Dinajpur, district of West Bengal
Get detailed information on heritage tourism in South Dinajpur district of West Bengal. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district. A Baul Mela & Utsab is held at Nayabazar Hattola in Tapan Block. Folk-cultural artists and performers now have a forum in the District, sort of state level organisation.
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Information on heritage tourism in Murshidabad, district of West Bengal
Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district. The grand celebrations of 'Bera Utsav' are conducted at Lalbagh, on the banks of river Bhagirathi, near the palace of Nawabs. The beautiful celebration is adorned by traditional dance and music. Hazarduari Mela is conducted...
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Information on heritage tourism in Jhargram, district of West Bengal
Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Jhargram district of West Bengal. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.
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Information on heritage tourism in Darjiling, district of West Bengal
The panorama of the Majestic Himalayan mountains, its lush green hills and forests seem to have played a significant role in influencing the religion and culture including the folk songs and dances of the Nepalese people, inhabiting in and around the Himalayan regions with its serene, romantic and poetic shades of different hues.
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Information on heritage tourism in Bankura, district of West Bengal
The soul of Bankura hides in its rural villages. Most of the villagers are farmers and other people work as carpenters, potters etc. Bankura has an international fame for the "Bankura Horse" - a terracotta crafted horse, and for Dashabatar Tash (the historic paintings). Bankura is famous for agriculture, the huge production of 'Mango' and 'Mustard'.
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Information on Indo-French Cultural Centre and Museum Kolkata
Detailed information about the Indo-French Cultural Centre and Museum in Chandernagore, Kolkata is provided. Users can find information related to the Centre's history, organisation, committee, French language study, higher education in French etc. Information pertaining to the visits etc. is also given. The picture gallery of museum is also provided.
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Information on modern paintings of India
Get information about the modern painting of India by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) under the aegis of Ministry of Culture. Find details regarding the history and evolution of modern painting. Details about characteristic of contemporary Indian paintings are given.
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Information on Indian visual arts
Users can get detailed information about the Indian visual arts provided by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT). Details of some of the most popular visual arts of India such as the Lion capital from Ashoka Stambha, sculptured panels, Surya, Vaital Deul Temple, Persian style of painting, etc. are provided.
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Sikkim Archives by State Government
Sikkim Archives is a unique platform where users can get information related to history of state through vintage collection of photos, videos and documents. The Archives Hub is an effective way to discover unique and often little-known facts related to Sikkim. You can view photo gallery of vintage pictures, read old documents, old laws, and watch interesting old videos. Detailed information...
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Information on modern architecture in India
Get information about modern architecture in India by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) under the aegis of Ministry of Culture. Information about modern structures like Chaitya Hall of Bhaja in Maharashtra, North and South Block of Delhi, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Counnaught Place, Delhi Supreme Court, etc. is available. Get details about government departments like Central...
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Information on medieval schools of sculpture
Find information about medieval schools of sculpture by Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) under the aegis of Ministry of Culture. Information related to Descent of the Ganga of Mahabalipuram, Ravana shaking Mount Kailash of Kailash temple, Trimurti of Elephanta Caves, Nataraja of Brihadeshvara Temple, Nayika of Lingaraja Temple, etc. is given. Relevant historical details have...
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Information on cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh
Get information about cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh. Users can get details regarding various cultural developments in different time periods such as Vedic Period, Post-Vedic Period, Age of Budda, etc.
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Information on Puppet forms of India
Find information about puppet forms of India provided by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) under the aegis of Ministry of Culture. Details about history of puppets in India are provided. Details related to various types of puppets like string puppets, shadow puppets, rod puppets and glove puppets are given. Get information about puppet forms in different regions of India...
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Information on performing arts of India
Get information about the performing arts of India provided by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) under the aegis of Ministry of Culture. Find detailed information on the history of performing arts in the country. Information about Indian dances like Ghoomer, Dandiya Raas, Giddha, Garba, Jatra, etc. is given.