Sarangi Journal

The colour red sits on top of the rainbow. It is thought to be the first colour perceived by babies. Red embodied the secret of life to the ancients. According to the poet Yeats, 'Red is the colour of magic...

From the shy, serene glow of clay diyas to brilliantly exploding fireworks, Deepavali lights up our homes and the skies, a spectacular finale to India’s festive season. Tradition, myth, spirituality, and materialism all come together in a glorious mix in this most...

For centuries, the lotus has occupied a significant space in Indian thought, poetry, literature, art, and religions. Padma, as this graceful bloom is termed in Sanskrit, is rich in symbolism. It represents a fundamental principle of Hindu philosophy, that of maintaining...

In the skilled hands of a Kanjivaram weaver, even the ferocious Yali, a mythical beast sculpted on Hindu temple pillars, takes on an appearance of grace and majesty! Along with other traditional motifs inspired by temple art, that we have already...

A universal symbol for the source of life, the Sun has been worshiped and accorded a preeminent status across varied cultures, mythology and religions. Hindu religious texts personify the Sun as Surya, the only form of divinity that is visible...

“Rain falling around, Its just the sound I like to hear, when my heart’s feeling down Try to smile once again, As they splash my window pane I quite like that, I don’t mind I’ve got no complaint Rain drops...

“Rain is grace. Rain is the sky giving to the earth; without rain, there would be no life.” ~John Updike Rain has an effect of making everything appear more beautiful – the grass seems greener, the trees appear fresher, the...

Kanjivaram saris are much sought after due to their beauty, quality and grandeur. The varied motifs are primarily responsible for this popularity. The weaving of these beautiful designs into the rich cloth is time taking and is worked upon with...

India has always been glorified and recollected as a country engaged with Colours, Festivals, Culture, Food, and Clothes. To a stranger, the varied traditions, colours and stories may seem like a chapter out of an epic tale. But every festival,...