#padma bhushan

[arganesh3]

Nomination of Dr. Jessie Mercay for Padma Bushan!!!

Dear Friends,

I am happy to let you know that I have nominated Dr. Jessie J Mercay for Padma Bhushan (third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India). Here are my nomination notes...

"We all know or heard about our Nation, our culture, our tradition, our architecture, our arts, and science are filled with rich heritage, high values, vibrant life, attractive colors and heart-felt spiritual bliss which we all wonder at knowingly or unknowingly how is it? But very few know its true Source, its authentic Science and our ancient fore-Father of this Science and Technology. I was lucky and blessed to know about this through Dr. Jessie Mercay's "Fabrics of the Universe - The Origins, Implications, and Applications of Vastu Science and Vaastu Science and Technology". Through her I learned about the true Source (Absolute Space and Time, OM Light, OM Sound, Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth), authentic Vastu Science and Vaastu Science and Technology where it is very very rare of find these days, and last but not least the Progenitor of Vastu, our ancient fore-Father of this Science, Mamuni Mayan. Mamuni Mayan is none other than, Guru Moorthy (Master of Arts and Science) or Dhakshina Moorthy (South facing God) or Vishwa Karma (Architect of Universe). Through her I came know to about our own son of Soil, renown master architect Padma Bhusan Dr. V. Ganapathi Sthapati. Through them I came to know about Aintiram (Five Aspects), Pranava Vedam (First Veda), Oli Neri (Order of Light) and other well-known existing works of Mamuni Mayan like Surya Siddanta. We are all blessed and thankful to our ancient fore-fathers, Dr. V. Ganapathi Sthapati for reviving this lost science and technology and Dr. Jessie Mercay for spearheading this science and technology and making it to reach to right person around the globe!!!

Science I have learned here has not been taught anywhere is our schools and college. The science I learned from modern science, doesn't resonate, or connect with my heart. The science that resonates with-in you, connects to your heart is true science, or real wisdom (Atma-Gyan or Bramha Gyan or Mei-Arivu). That's what been taught here at AUM Science and Technology by Dr. Jessie Mercay and her students. She is a beacon of light reflecting the light of wisdom from Dr. Ganapathi Sthapati, from Mamuni Mayan and from our bottom of heart, the Atman (The real Sun - The true light of wisdom)!!! Truly, honestly, and sincerely I believe she earns this award not just for her service to humanity, not just for dedicating her whole life for finding and spreading this divine wisdom around the world, not just for brining harmony and bliss in our life through Architecture, but just for being human and true to her-Self (Atman). If she is recognized of being human, we have recognized our true Self and golden moments of our life is about to start...

I like to end this with quote from Mamuni Mayan here...

Ullame Moolamaahi, Unarvuram Koolamaahi, Ullame Ookamaahi, Ullame Unarvumaahi, Ullame Vazhiyum Kaati, Ullame Oliymum Allithu, Ullame Vettriyai Nalkum Ulavial Muraiyai Kaanbeer!

The one with-in us (Atman) becomes the Source, That becomes the Form we feel with-in, The one with-in becomes the Encouragement/motivation, That becomes what we Feel with-in, The one with-in our heart shows us the Pathway, The one with-in our heart gives us the Light, The one with-in our heart obtains us the Victory, See this wonderful nature of our heart with-in!!!"

~ Be well, Ganesh

#thoughts #nomination #awards #padma bhushan #jessie mercay #quotes #life #vaastu science #mamuni mayan

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रक्सी सिधा क्यान्सरसँग सम्बन्धित छ मदिरा एउटा यस्तो नशा हो जसले अनमोल मानव जीवनलाई तहसनहस पार्दछ। सतभक्तिमा यस्तो नशा छ कि यदि यो ठिकसँग गरियो भने, जीवन सफल हुन्छ। अब निर्णय तपाईंले गर्नुपर्छ।

#bhutan travel #bhutanese culture #bhutanese folk #bhutan tour package #bhutan #bhaichung bhutia #padma bhushan #bhakti #thimphu #godkabir #santrampaljimaharaj #hindu #hinduism #muslim

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Why Foxconn chief Young Liu has been honoured with Padma Bhushan

Foxconn chairman Young Liu from Taiwan was on Thursday conferred with Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award. In July, Foxconn chief Liu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.(X/PMO) Young Liu, the chief executive officer and chairman of Taiwanese technology giant Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), was among the 132 awardees of the Padma wards approved by President Droupadi Murmu on the…

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#Foxconn chairman #Padma Bhushan #Taiwan #third-highest civilian award #young liu

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Padma Awards 2024: मिथुन चक्रवर्ती को Padma Bhushan

नई दिल्ली, 25 जनवरी 2024 – भारत सरकार ने गणतंत्र दिवस की पूर्व संध्या पर Padma Awards 2024 की घोषणा की। इस वर्ष, 132 हस्तियों को विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में उनके उत्क��ष्ट योगदान के लिए सम्मानित किया जाएगा। इनमें से, पांच को Padma Vibhushan, 17 को Padma Bhushan और 100 को Padma Shri से सम्मानित किया जाएगा। मिथुन चक्रवर्ती को Padma Bhushan बॉलीवुड के मशहूर अभिनेता मिथुन चक्रवर्ती को Padma Bhushan से…

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#Padma Awards 2024 #Padma Bhushan #Padma Shri #Padma Vibhushan #मिथुन चक्रवर्ती

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Padma Bhushan winner and legendary classical musician Ustaad Rashid Khan passes away : Bollywood News — Bollywood Hungama

Many musicians like Sonu Nigam, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani, Papon, took to social media to express their heartfelt condolences.

Ustaad Rashid Khan, the legendary name in the world of Hindustani classical music, passed away on January 9 after his long battle with prostate cancer. The legendary singer, belonging to the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, was reportedly admitted at a hospital in Kolkata owing to his ill health. Post the news of his demise, many celebrities from the Indian music world like Sonu Nigam, Vishal Dadlani, Papon, took to social media to express their heartfelt condolences.

Padma Bhushan winner and legendary classical musician Ustaad Rashid Khan passes away

As per a report in Hindustan Times, a source opened up about the demise of Ustaad Rashid Khan and revealed that despite the efforts of the doctors, the singer passed away on Tuesday evening. The source was quoted saying, “We tried our best but failed. He passed away at around 3:45 PM”.

Followed by the news, popular playback singer Sonu Nigam took to Instagram to share a photo of the legendary singer in concert and penned his heartfelt feelings saying, “My dear Respected Elder Brother and the Pride of Classical Music of our Country Padmabhushan Ustad Rashid Khan Sahab. Aise koi jaata hai kya bhai? Akele akele? Saddened beyond words. Allah aapko jannat me aala makaam de. You’ll be missed always. Om Shanti.”

Vishal Dadlani also took to his Instagram story to express his condolence saying, “What a loss! This is terrible news!” His music partner and friend Shekhar Ravjiani also posted, “The world of music is poorer today… we have lost one of the most precious people to have lit up our world with his immense talent and more importantly his beautiful soul… Rest In Peace Sir”.

Among others, singer Papon also posted an emotional message saying, “I don’t feel like posting this but here it is! The worst news ever! My bhai in the real sense! The most amazing human being and by far the best classical voice ever for me, the maestro of rooh aawaaz and gaayaki left us just like that! Bohat kuch karna thaa aapko aur! This is not done! This is really not done! The biggest lost for Indian music! I don’t know what to say .. words can’t say what I mean! This is just so wrong! Aapunak bohut miss korim …”

I don’t feel like posting this but here it is! The worst news ever! My bhai in the real sense! The most amazing human being and by far the best classical voice ever for me, the maestro of rooh aawaaz and gaayaki left us just like that! Bohat kuch karna thaa aapko aur! This is not… pic.twitter.com/UZXbFPRcTz - papon angaraag (@paponmusic) January 9, 2024

Musician Harshdeep Kaur added, “Extremely sad news… Ustad Rashid Khan Ji passes away… this is a huge loss to the world of music. He will always be remembered for his excellence in music and his voice will reverberate in our hearts forever. Rest in Peace #RashidKhan Saab”.

Extremely sad news… Ustad Rashid Khan Ji passes away… this is a huge loss to the world of music. He will always be remembered for his excellence in music and his voice will reverberate in our hearts forever ???????? Rest in Peace #RashidKhan Saab ???????? pic.twitter.com/4kbact6kBT - Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) January 9, 2024

#Bollywood #Cancer #Classical #Condolence #Death #Demise #Harshdeep Kaur #Hindustani #Music #News #Padma Bhushan #Papon #Passed Away #Passes Away #Rashid Khan #RIP #Shekhar Ravjiani #Social Media #Song #Sonu Nigam #Ustaad Rashid Khan #Vishal Dadlani #bollywood hungama

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Different Types Of National Awards

India is a diverse country that appreciates true talents to encourage them and to make them an inspiration for youngsters. Explore this article to get an idea about the uniqueness of honor bestowed by the Indian Government.

#2023 Awards #Achievement Awards #Bharat Ratna Awards #National Awards #Padma Bhushan #Types Of Awards In India

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Padma Awards 2023: पद्म विभूषण, पद्म भूषण और पद्म श्री पुरस्कार PDF

Padma Awards 2023: पद्म विभूषण, पद्म भूषण और पद्म श्री पुरस्कार PDF #PadmaAwards2023 #RepublicDay2023

पद्म विभूषण 2023 लिस्ट, पद्म विभूषण, पद्म भूषण और पद्म श्री पुरस्कार पाने वाले, Padma Awards Announcement 2023 pdf Download, All Padma Awards Winners List in Hindi दोस्तों Padma Awards 2023 की लिस्ट जारी करदी गयी है, और हम आज आपको यहाँ पर उसके बारे में बताने वाले हैं। यहाँ से आप Padma Awards 2023 PDF भी डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं। दोस्तों पद्म विभूषण पुरस्कार 2023 पाने वाले सभी लोगों के बारे में हम आज…

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#Padma Awards #padma bhushan #padma shri #padma vibhushan

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मुलायम सिंह यादव एवं दिलीप महालनाबिस को मरणोपरांत दिया जायेगा पद्म विभूषण

भारत सरकार ने बुधवार को 74वें गणतंत्र दिवस की पूर्व संध्या पर पद्म पुरस्कारों की घोषणा कर दी, इस वर्ष 106 हस्तियों के लिये पद्म पुरस्कार दिये जायेंगे। 6 लोगों को पद्म विभूषण, 9 लोगों को पद्म भूषण और 91 लोगों को पद्मश्री दिये जायेंगे। ओरल रिहाइड्रेशन सॉल्यूशन के जनक दिलीप महालनाबिस को मरणोपरांत पद्म विभूषण से सम्मानित किया गया है। पश्चिम बंगाल के 87 वर्षीय डॉक्टर महालनाबिस ने ओआरएस के व्यापक उपयोग…

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#announcement #Padma Awards #Padma Bhushan #Padma shri #Padma Vibhushan Padma #new Delhi #Republic Day

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পদ্মভূষণ সম্মানে সম্মানিত হলেন গুগলের সিইও সুন্দর পিচাই

ভারতের তৃতীয় সর্বোচ্চ অসামরিক সম্মাননা পদ্মভূষণ (Padma Bhushan) সম্মানে সম্মানিত হলেন গুগল (Google) এবং অ্যালফাবেট সিইও সুন্দর পিচাই (Sundar Pichai)। ব্যবসা এবং শিল্প বিভাগে পিচাইয়ের অনবদ্য অবদানের জন্য ভারত সরকারের তরফে তাঁকে এই সম্মানে ভূষিত করা হল। ভারত সরকারের তরফে পদ্মভূষণ সম্মাননায় অভিভূত খড়গপুর আইআইটির প্রাক্তনী পিচাই তাঁর ব্লগে লেখেন, ‘‘ভারত আমার জীবনের একটা অংশ। যেখানেই যাই, এ দেশ আমার…

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#google #Padma Bhushan #Sundar Pichai

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Padma Bhushan awardee Vani Jayaram dies at the age of 77 in Chennai, D Imman pays tribute

Veteran singer Vani Jayaram was found dead at the age of 77 at her residence in Chennai. News agency ANI cited Thousand Lights police officials and confirmed his death. He was honored with the Padma Bhushan award for this year. The police are yet to share details about the cause of his death. Taking to Twitter, D Imman shared a picture with the late singer. In the photo, the two were standing…

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#age #awardee #Bhushan #Chennai #dies #Imman #Jayaram #Padma #pays #tribute #Vani

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India Is Preset To Take Charge At Web3, But How?

Data is, very often, remarked as the oil of the present progressive century and rightly so. But the downside is that such oil remains in control of data hubs and is thus owned and managed by some corporate hubs. Tech news updates in India.  

But to break away from the tradition, we have Web3 avatar, which is developed on the robust foundation of blockchain technology.

#AI Broadens Our Work #Amazon professionals on LinkedIn #Apple Professionals on LinkedIn #Content creators in Web3.0 #Dapps #Decentralized Apps. Sangeeta Gupta #Fake Professional Accounts on LinkedIn #India’s Role in Web 3.0 #Jay Pinho #Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella #Nasscom report on web 3.0 #Sangeeta Gupta #Satheesh Kumar Paddolker Kratos Innovation Labs. #Satya Nadella Gets Padma Bhushan #senior VP and Chief strategy officer at Nasscom #Sharat Chandra #Tech News Updates In India #VP of research & strategy at EarthID #Web3 and India

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जानिए कौन है ए एम नाईक, जिन्होंने बताया चीन के खिलाफ मौजूदा माहौल भारत के लिए कैसे वरदान साबित होगा

जानिए कौन है ए एम नाईक, जिन्होंने बताया चीन के खिलाफ मौजूदा माहौल भारत के लिए कैसे वरदान साबित होगा

नई दिल्ली. इंजीनियरिंग और निर्माण क्षेत्र की सबसे बड़ी भारतीय कंपनी लार्सन एंड टुब्रो (L&T) के चेयरमैन ए एम नाईक ने L&T की 75वीं वार्षिक आम बैठक में बताया कि मौजूदा समय में दुनियाभर में बन चीन के खिलाफ सेंटीमेंट का फायदा भारत को मिल सकता है. ये भारत के लिए बड़ा गेमचेंजर साबित हो सकता है. आपको बता दें कि ए एम नाइक नाम से चर्चित इस शख्स का उद्योग जगत में सफलता की राह आसान नहीं रही. यह वही शख्स हैं,…

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#A M Naik #AM Naik #Dip Kishore Sen #EPC #ET Baker #L&T #Larsen & Toubro Public Charitable Trust #Larsen and Toubro #NSDC #Padma Bhushan Award

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#padma bhushan awards 2021 2021 padma awards padma vibhushan 2021 awards

[women-throughout-history]

Rukmini Devi Arundale

Rukmini Devi Arundale, born on February 29, 1904, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, served as a catalyst in revitalising the traditional Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam and establishing its prominence. Born into a Brahmin family with deep connections to the Theosophical Society, Rukmini was exposed to humanist ideals from an early age. Her marriage to George Arundale, a theosophist and educator, further fuelled her interest in theosophy and dance. While travelling with her husband and Annie Besant, Rukmini learned of Western ballet and began studying ballet at the suggestion of the famous ballerina Anna Pavlova. Pavlova also encouraged her to explore classical Indian dance forms, which allowed Rukmini to pursue Bharatanatyam To challenge the norms and re-establish the artistic integrity of the dance, Rukmini undertook formal education at the Bharatnatyam master Pandanalur Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai. In 1935, at the age of 31, Rukmini made her debut in Bharatanatyam, defying societal expectations and setting a precedent for upper-class women to participate in the dance form. Witnessing the transformative power of Bharatanatyam, she established the International Academy of the Arts in Adyar in 1936, later renamed Kalakshetra. Through Kalakshetra, Rukmini aimed to teach and popularise Bharatanatyam through this institution, saying that she felt she had been "ushered into a new world of rhythmic beauty and meaning." Rukmini Devi Arundale's contributions extended beyond dance. In 1934, she founded educational institutions that blended theosophy and traditional Hindu values. Her vision for Kalakshetra went beyond preserving Bharatanatyam; it became a hub for various Indian traditions and the propagation of theosophical ideals. Her efforts earned her accolades, including the Padma Bhushan in 1956 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1967. As an animal lover, she chaired the Animal Welfare Board and played a key role in passing the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act in 1952. In the same year, she made history as the first ever woman in Indian history to be nominated as the Rajya Sabha member In 1977, she declined the offer to become the President of India from Prime Minister Morarji Desai post the death of President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. In a 2013 speech at Kalakshetra, President Pranab Mukherjee delivered the first Rukmini Devi Memorial Lecture, emphasising on the significance she has had on the revival of classical dance and her commitment to the cultural renaissance of India. 

further links:

#bharatanatyam #rukmani devi arundale #women in history #indian women in history #india #classical dance #history

[bollywoodirect]

Happy Birthday, Shabana Azmi. Born on September 18, 1950, Shabana Azmi celebrates another year of a remarkable life and career in the Indian film industry. A celebrated actress with a versatile career spanning film, television, and theatre, Azmi has appeared in over 160 films.

Her work primarily focuses on independent and neorealist parallel cinema, although she has also ventured into mainstream and international projects. Highly regarded for her nuanced portrayals of unique and often non-traditional female roles across various genres, Azmi is a synonym for the authentic cinema that has always been cherished in India and loved by audiences worldwide.

She holds the distinction of winning five National Film Awards for Best Actress, along with five Filmfare Awards and numerous international honors. In recognition of her contributions, the Indian government awarded her the Padma Shri in 1998 and the Padma Bhushan in 2012. The daughter of renowned poet Kaifi Azmi and stage actress Shaukat Azmi, she is a graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. Azmi made her cinematic debut in 1974 with the film “Ankur,” quickly becoming a leading figure in parallel cinema — a movement known for its art films characterized by serious content and realism, often receiving government support.

Many of her films are considered progressive and socially reformative, offering an authentic depiction of Indian society and its cultural norms. Beyond her acting career, Azmi is also an advocate for social and women’s rights. She is married to Javed Akhtar, a noted poet and screenwriter. Serving as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA), Azmi has been honored with a nominated membership in the Rajya Sabha, India’s upper house of parliament, by the President of India, in acknowledgment of her life’s work and contributions.

#shabana azmi #cinema #art #film #movies #bollywood #bollywoodirect

[hariyali]

Resource Masterlist: Indian Art

Cheap/Free resources:

Wkipedia:

Wikipedia of Indian Art: I'll recommend reading the subtopics from bottom up; it seems more relevant that way!

Wikipedia of Indian Painting: once you go through this article you should further look into whichever style you like, and learn it in depth. It also has links to vernacular art.

Rasa: the classical theory of Indian aesthetics

From Archive.Org (maybe scholarly and/or illustrative. In case illustrations are not there, simply Google them for reference):

Stone Age Painting in India by Romert Brooks

The arts of India from prehistoric to modern times by Ajit Mookerji (If you have no idea about Indian arts, START HERE; it's a short book full of illustrations)

Rajput painting : romantic, divine and courtly art from India by Ahluwalia, Roda

Indian Painting by C Sivaramamurti

South Indian Paintings by C Sivaramamurti

Approach to nature in Indian art and thought by C Sivaramamurti

[There are many books on Indian art, architecture and sculpture by C Sivaramamurti on Archive.org. It's basically a goldmine.]

Kalighat : Indian popular painting, 1800-1930 by Balraj Khanna

Art of modern India by Balrak Khanna [Again, you can check out other titles by Khanna.]

Indian Textiles by John Gillow

Traditional Indian Textiles by John Gillow

South-Indian images of gods and goddesses by HK Sastri

Myths and symbols in Indian art and civilization by Heinrich Zimmer (no illustrations)

The art of Indian Asia, its mythology and transformations by Heinrich Zimmer (with illustrations)

History of Indian and Indonesian art by Ananda Coomaraswamy

A Concise History of Indian Art by Roy C Craven

Deccani Painting by Mark Zebrowski

Indian Folk Art by Heinz Mode; Subodh Chandra

Women of India by Otto Rothfeld (this isn't about art but has few informative illustrations on regional costumes of women)

Dress And Ornaments In Ancient India by Mohini Verma and Keya Bawa

Classical dances and costumes of India by Ambrose, Kay

Cultures and Costumes of India and Sri Lanka by Kilgallon, Conor (o course i had to see other books on costumes)

Studies In Indian Painting by DB Taraporevala

Five Thousand Years of Indian Art by Hermann Goetz

Indian Painiting by Philip Rawson

The Art of Tantra by Philip Rawson

MS Randhawa (different books on Punjabi paintings Basohli, Kangra, Guler and General Themes in Indian Painting)

The imperial image: paintings for the Mughal court by Beach, Milo Cleveland

Wonders of nature : Ustad Mansur at the Mughal court by Dāśa, Aśoka Kumāra

Imperial mughal painting by Welch, Stuart Cary

Painted delight : Indian paintings from Philadelphia collections

India : life, myth and art by Ram-Prasad, Chakravarthi

The heritage of Indian art by Agrawala, Vasudeva Sharana

The adventures of Rama : with illustrations from a sixteenth-century Mughal manuscript

Indian paintings from the Punjab Hills by WG Archer

Art in East and West by Rowland Benjamin

Stella Kramisch (An American art historian and curator who was a leading specialist on Indian art, including folk art, for most of the 20th century. Also a Padma Bhushan awardee.)

The transformation of nature in art by Coomaraswamy, Ananda K

Books available on Libgen:

Art Of Ancient India : Buddhist, Hindu, Jain by Huntington and Huntington

The New Cambridge History of India, Volume 1, Part 3: Mughal and Rajput Painting

Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization by Heinrich Zimmer

Four Centuries of Rajput Painting: Mewar, Marwar and Dhundhar Indian Miniatures from the Collection of Isabelle and Vicky Ducrot

Ajanta by Yazdani

The Aesthetic Experience Acording to Abhinavagupta

TheHeritageLab is a free website to connect you to cultural heritage through stories, public engagement programs, campaigns, and free-access content.

Also if you're in Delhi, do consider getting a membership of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) library.

Folk art:

Folk art is an entirely different area that deserve a post of its own. But i love them so here is a long list by Memeraki.com. You can Google each and then look more into what you like. This website also offers very cheap courses in traditional Indian arts by the hidden and disenfranchised masters themselves! It's doing a great work in giving them a platorm. I myself have taken the Mughal Miniature course here. You can consider it.

Illustrated Books:

Note: These are coffee table books with beautiful illustrations that you'd love to looks at.

The Night Life of Trees: In the belief of the Gond tribe, the lives of humans and trees are closely entwined. A visual ode to trees rendered by tribal artists from India, this handcrafted edition showcases three of the finest living Gond masters. THIS YOUTUBE LINK shows the making of the book. The channel also features other works of Gond art.

An Unknown Treasure in Rajasthan: The Bundi Wall-Paintings:  This book celebrates the surviving wall-paintings at Bundi by presenting a stunning photographic survey

Painting In the Kangra Valley: Painting in the Kangra Valley is an attempt to survey the painting styles of Guler and Kangra, which flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. The painting activity began with Kashmiri painters (...)

Indian Painting: The Lesser Known Traditions: India has an astonishingly rich variety of painting traditions. While miniature painting schools became virtually extinct with the decline of aristocratic patronage, a number of local vernacular idioms still survive and continue to develop.

Madhubani Art: Indian Art Series: Madhubani art's origin is believed to go back to the ancient era of the Ramayana, when the town was decorated by inhabitants of the region for the wedding of Lord Rama and Sita with elaborate wall paintings and murals (...) Primarily a significant socio-cultural engagement for the womenfolk of Bihar, this art was a welcome break from their daily drudgery.

Reflections on Mughal Art and Culture: Enter the splendid world of Mughal India and explore its rich aesthetic and cultural legacy through fresh insights offered by 13 eminent scholars.

Monsoon Feelings: A History of Emotions in the Rain: Through a series of evocative essays exploring rain-drenched worlds of poetry, songs, paintings, architecture, films, gardens, festivals, music and medicine, this lavishly illustrated collection examines the history of monsoon feelings in South Asia from the twelfth century to the present

Sita's Ramayana shifts the point of view of the Ramayana - the saga of a heroic war - to bring a woman's perspective to this timeless epic. Illustrated with Patua painting.

Adi Parva: Churning of the Ocean: a graphic novel that is a revisionist retelling of some of our oldest tales which have inspired and guided generations of people.

Ajit Mookerji, Sivaramamurti and Craven Roy's books are concise from where one can begin and then delve deeper into the subject of interest. Reading history and myths behind the work for context and listening to music from the given time/region alongside will make the exploration even more enjoyable!

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