Cultural Heritage of India

Meet Dulari Devi: The Madhubani artist behind Nirmala Sitharaman’s iconic ‘Union Budget 2025’ saree – The Times of India

polite1 month ago15 mins

On the occasion of her historic eighth consecutive Union Budget presentation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Parliament donning a stunning saree that paid homage to India’s rich cultural heritage. The off-white handloom silk saree, adorned with intricate Madhubani artwork, was a special gift from renowned artist and Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi. The…

This is how 1st Century BCE gold earrings looked! – Times of India

polite4 months ago04 mins

Recently, an Instagram handle which goes by the name of ‘India Cultural Hub’ shared a treasure of ancient history – 1st century BCE gold earrings found in what is modern-day Andhra Pradesh. This beautiful piece of jewellery is among the earliest jewellery found in this region, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural and artistic…