MPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, MPSC Test Series
Fairs and Festivals of Maharashtra Maharashtra is a big state, it is home to many religions and different culture.. The state also nurtures different society with diverse communities. Maharashtrians are fun loving people, so that might be another reason why the state has lots of different festivals. Apart from the main festivals of Eid, Holi, … Read more
Folk Songs of Maharastra Every festive occasion is accompanied by song, music and dance in Maharashtra. Talking about the music of Maharashtra won’t complete without the mention of Natya Sangeet, numerous folk songs and its great saint poets. Although music in Maharashtra like Marathi literature has an ancient tradition, the popularity of classical music in … Read more
Folk Dances of Maharastra Dance may be defined as the non-verbal form of expression or the artistic expression of emotions. The remains of Bhimbetka rocks indicate that dances must have existed in the pre-historic era over 9000 years back. It had been an important part of the religious rituals and ceremonies. Folk dances have spread … Read more
Handicrafts of Maharastra HandiCrafts Indian words for handicrafts are commonly hastkala, hastshilp, dastkari, karigari, all meaning handiwork, but they also refer to objects made with craftsmanship, i.e., specialised skills of the hands which are also artistic. The aesthetic content is an intrinsic part of such objects and means the object of utility has a value … Read more
Paintings of Maharastra Indian paintings provide an artistic continuum that extends from the early civilization and culture to the present day. From being essentially religious in purpose in the beginning, Indian painting has evolved over the years to become a fusion of various cultures and traditions. The Indian painting was exposed to Greco-Roman as well … Read more