Sarangi Journal explores distinctive objects, considered design, craftsmanship, art and adornment.
Ranjani and Gayatri, sisters, are world renowned versatile musicians whose twenty five years of professional experience includes studio recordings, television, radio, concerts, festivals and lecture demonstrations. Find out how their year was and what they plan this Margazhi for the rasikas....
Maasanam margasheershoham – “Among the 12 months, I am Margazhi”, declared Lord Krishna in the Gita. Krishna’s words sum up what Marghazi means to devout Hindus, a month deeply infused with the spirit of divinity. Margazhi slides in with the...
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...
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...
Diwali brings with it a mood of celebration, prosperity and festivity. It also presents a wonderful opportunity to embrace our tradition in small and beautiful ways. While the festive norms for Diwali are known to almost everyone – young and old,...
As the days grow shorter and evenings cooler, we look forward to a special time of the year – Navaratri, or the nine nights when Devi, the Divine Mother walks the earth to destroy evil, restore virtue and shower her...
Yali, also known as Vyala or Sarabham or Vidala in Sanskrit, is a mythical creature seen in many Hindu temples, often sculpted onto the pillars. It is called as Leogryph in English. Yali is a motif in Indian art and it has been widely used in south Indian sculpture. Descriptions of and references to yalis are very old, but they became prominent in south Indian sculpture in the 16th century. Yalis are believed to be more powerful than the lion/Tiger or the elephant.
