This is the plight of one of Tamil Nadu’s popular legends in the traditional folk art scene. Since the first pandemic-induced lockdown, 29 folk artistes have died of hunger and poverty.

This week-long campaign will be held till January 29, and it aims to revive the traditional folk arts of Tamil Nadu by celebrating their unique characteristics. The primary objective of this ...

Villagers from Kallandhiri celebrated a traditional fishing festival, while Thiruvarankulam hosted an exhilarating Jallikattu ...

Traditional art forms such as Karagattam, Therukoothu, Villisai, Puraviattam, Kummiattam, Oyilattam and Bommalattam still find relevance in these fast-paced times. In the last 15 years ...

Akhila, the treasured temple elephant, turned 23 with grand celebrations at Trichy's Jambukeswarar Temple, attracting throngs ...

Traditional Art Forms: Tamil Nadu is renowned for its traditional art forms, such as Bharatanatyam (classical dance), Carnatic music, and Tamil folk arts. Studying these art forms in their place of ...

The annual Sirasu festival was celebrated with immense fervour and devotion at the Gengayiamman Temple in Gopalapuram, Gudiyatham, in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. The festival commemorates the ...

In an attempt to preserve ancient martial art 'Silambam', a 70-year-old man from Rameswaram, has been training over 200 children in the traditional ... martial art of Tamil Nadu, practised in ...

Madhubani paintings Traditional Madhubani art, commonly referred to as Mithila ... South Indian painting style that originated in the Tamil Nadu town of Thanjavur.(Pinterest ) Thanjavur painting ...

“The main objective of holding the event was to revitalise children’s interest in learning a wide array of subjects through stories heard from others, as the art of storytelling has the ...

If you are eager to experience the authentic flavours of this festival, here are the best places in Tamil Nadu to witness traditional Pongal celebrations: If you are planning to visit Madurai ...

Shanthi started a self-help group with an aim to revive the traditional art of pottery making and market it better to generate more income. In Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district lies Kooniyoor ...