Oothukadu Venkata Kavi had even set the singing style so that, in one place, a particular word is enunciated to resemble the hissing sound made by the great serpent

Organizing such type of Festival of Raas Leela can not only enhance the quality of Manipuri classical dance but also distribute spirituality to a great extent

This Nandi has been in active worship possibly ever since its creation. This is an open shrine exposed to the elements.

There are many spirits which protect the people of Mangalore, but this is a special one

On Ram Navami day piles of paper with Ram-Ram written in different scripts are placed in the temple premises and disciples do parikram

The Somayag releases powerful healing energies into the Earth’s atmosphere and beyond, the effects of which last for up to 100 years. All these Yajnyas are totally non-violent (Ahimsak)

Bhaona as part of folk performing arts is the combination of acting, music and musical instruments

The annual celebrations lasts for 15 days and feature fervent music and dance performances in colourful outfits on the streets

The artists are donned with peacock feathers, mustache, cotton and red cloth, fruits, shield and sword

Bharata Muni expounded the relationship between performers and audience through rasa-bhava anubhava