Cultural Heritage – Discussion 1
Cultural heritage is unique and irreplaceable, which places the responsibility of preservation on the current generation. Smaller objects such as artworks and other cultural masterpieces are collected in museums and art galleries.
Cultural Heritage – Discussion 2
Cultural heritage is unique and irreplaceable, which places the responsibility of preservation on the current generation. Smaller objects such as artworks and other cultural masterpieces are collected in museums and art galleries.
NATURAL HERITAGE
February, 17, 2020
Forgotten Cereals
Dr. P. Sudhakar
Millets were first cultivated in Asia, Africa and Europe, in pre-historic times. Being rich in carbohydrates, proteins and minerals, they were the staple food for the poor of Rome and Europe during the middle ages. Though crops like rice, wheat, maize, etc., have gained importance; some regions in India still cultivate millets.
Millets, also called small seeded cereal or coarse....
CULTURAL HERITAGE
February, 17, 2020
A Terracotta from Maniyambadi
by
Sugavana Murugan
Maniyambadi is a small village in Dharmapuri District. The village is famous for its Chennakesava Perumal Temple built by the great Jagadeva Raya of the later Vijayanagar period who had successfully fought in the Penukonda war. The ancient site is identified with the hills of Mookanoor Malai which is Kudirai Malai of the Sangam age Adiyamans. Recently, a terracotta was collec....
February, 11, 2020
Are Big Dams Temples of Modern India?
B. Vijayasarathy
There is lot of controversy and conflict regarding the construction of Narmada dam. Will construction of big dams like Narmada really contribute to the sustainable development of this country? When you say no to this question you will be branded as anti- development activist. People involved in degrading the environment in the name of development say that environmentalists are ag....
February, 11, 2020
Dance in South Indian Sculpture and Painting
Professor Leela Ganapathy
Head of Department of History of Arts
Government College of Arts & Crafts, Madras
Art is a collaboration between God and man, raising him to the exclusive band of creators and taking him deeply within and around his handiwork. It is a unique result of a unique temperament with its beauty derived from notable disconcern of his environment. When early man stencille....