The Far Horizon Magazine

The Far Horizon Magazine

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August2017

benaras, indian folk art, indian traditions, indian art, toymakers of varanasi, indian toymakers, traditional arts and crafts india

The Toymakers of Benaras – A Legacy We May Be Losing

Benaras, now known as Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world. From a time long forgotten, people from different cultures, communities, religions, and traditions came and thrived by the banks of river Ganga.With time, they developed exclusive art, craft and music skills and Benaras became home to[…]

Theyyam Kerala

Theyyam – An Ancient Sacred Ritual

Colourful costumes, a call to appease and honour divinity, and a ritual form of expression that blends together dance, theatrical performance, and storytelling of the ages. All of these describe one of the oldest dance forms to emerge from the South-Indian cradle; and if you’re visiting Kerala in December, you[…]