Browse Collections (17 total)
Bharjatra ((Jatra of a Jester/ Clown)
Bharjatra is a very popular among the rural audience of Ghatal area of Medinipur. The “Bhar” (Buffoon) obviously has a central role in the…
Contributors:
Sri Mohan Das
Baha Parab
‘Baha’, is a Santali word which literally means ‘flowers’. Baha Festival is one of the most important rituals that is celebrated in honour of ‘Jaher…
Contributors:
Manindra Nath Murmu: 9735559560
Srimat Saren: 9547383792
Patua Pala/ Pata Pala (Scroll Painting) of Bengal
Patua Pala or Patachitra, commonly known as pata is one of the most popular yet endangered performing art forms of Bengal. It usually comprises…
Contributors:
Rani Chitrakar 9609066351
Swarna Chitrakar
Shyamsundar Chitrakar
Dukhushyam Chitrakar
Monu Chitrakar
Beni Putul / “Beni” Puppet Theater
Beni Putul or alternatively known as Glove Puppetry is one of the most popular folk art forms of Purba Medinipur, West Bengal. The puppeteers usually…
Contributors:
Sri Basanta Kumar Ghorai 9732957934
Sri Sarad Kumar Ghorai
Sri Ramkrishna Dolai
Churia-Churianir Pala
“Churia Churianir Pala” is the story of two birds—Churia and Churiani—who symbolize a married couple. Churia, the husband, goes abroad for twelve…
Contributors:
Mihir Dandapat: 9732952758
Dr. Subrata K Mukherjee: 9932540778
UGC Sponsored SAP, DRS Phase II National Conference 2016
Over the past few decades, computing researchers have developed a wealth of new systems to preserve and share cultural resources. Researchers have…
Contributors:
Prof Debashis Bandyopadhyay, Coordinator, SAP, DRS II
Dr. Joyjit Ghosh, Deputy Coordinator, SAP, DRS II
Kurmis and Kurmali
Kurmis, a caste of cultivating people, belong to the Eastern part of India, mainly Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal. In West Bengal, Kurmis…
Contributors:
Kiriti Mahato
Sripada Mahato
Anadi Mahato