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What is Indian Kathakali Dance?
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Kathakali is a traditional dance drama originating in 17th century Kerala involving colourful and elaborate costumes and make up, stylised movements of the hands, head and eyes, drumming and, sometimes, songs.
The story of Jali style Indian carving
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Throughout northern India and Nepal you'll see variations on Jali carving. The term "Jali" comes from the Urdu word for "net" and describes a solid surface has been carved to form empty spaces in the surface.
What is the correct Meditation Posture?
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So what should I sit on to meditate? We discuss different suggestions and present a couple of designs of elegant meditation stools that can offer good support to help you achieve a good posture for meditation.
Indian Sculpture - What is the lost Wax Process?
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Many Indian Statues are made by the lost wax process in which a wax sculpture of an image is covered in clay which is then baked. The wax melts leaving a negative image. Molten metal is then poured into the mould.
Butter Lamps and Oil Lamps
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You'll find oil lamps burning in Hindu and Buddhist temples throughout India, Nepal and Tibet. In these cultures fire is a symbol of transformation, for Hindus the cremation after death is a transformative process.