Nadru Yakhni is a traditional Indian curry from Jammu and Kashmir. This delicacy is typically made with lotus roots, ghee, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, aniseed, ginger, yogurt, and salt, though there are many variations.

In this episode we will be talking about a timeless jewel from Rajasthan Bani Thani Painting. Bani Thani refers to an Indian miniature painting painted by Nihal Chand from the school of Kishangarh. It portrays a woman who is elegant and graceful.

Chittara is a tribal art form from Karnataka. The women of Deevaru community create these murals. Chittara Art is a kind of artwork in which the floors and walls of home entrances are decorated with geometric designs made of clay paste. Ancient cave paintings served as the inspiration for this kind of art, which eventually made its way onto the walls and floors of rural dwellings.

In this episode, we will discuss a 4,000-year-old art form: Dhokra art. Dhokra (also spelled Dokra) is a traditional non-ferrous metal casting technique that has been practiced in India for over 4,000 years. The process involves lost-wax casting, where a clay core is covered with layers of wax, shaped, and carved to create intricate designs.

In this episode we will be talking about a 400 year old rare art from Gujrat, Rogan Art. Rogan painting is a captivating textile art practiced in Gujarat, Peshawar, and Sindh. In this craft, artisans use a stylus to apply paint made from boiled castor oil or linseed oil along with vegetable dyes onto fabric. The result is intricate designs that adorn inexpensive textiles.

In this episode we will be talking about an amazing art form from Telangana called Cheriyal Scroll Painting. This is a stylized version of Nakashi art, rich in the local motifs peculiar to the Telangana. They are at present made only in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The scrolls are painted in a narrative format, much like a film roll or a comic strip, depicting stories from Indian mythology, and intimately tied to the shorter stories from the Puranas and Epics.

We will be talking about a gorgeous and mind blowing art called MEENAKARI. Meenakari or Minakari painting is known as the art and process of painting or embellishing the various types of metals like gold, silver, etc. This is done with vibrant colors in spectacular designs, patterns, and themes of flowers, leaves, and birds. It is also the practice of painting metal surfaces and ceramic tiles through enameling, an old and broadly accepted technology that is mainly used in jewelry and decorative art.

Pithora painting is a traditional art form originating in the tribal regions of Gujarat, India. It is a vibrant and colorful style of painting that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Rathwa, Bhils, and Bhilala tribes. Pithora painting is deeply rooted in the rituals and traditions of the tribal communities in India. Its origins can be traced back to several centuries, making it an ancient and time-honored art form. The name “Pithora” is derived from the local deity, Lord Pithora, who is believed to be the protector of tribal villages.