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Celebrating the teachers who nurture intellect and spirit with compassion. Your wisdom lights countless journeys. #CSL #HappyTeachersDay #MentorsMatter #GratitudeToTeachers #InspirationEveryday

Godna, a traditional tattoo art from Chhattisgarh’s tribal communities, is applied with handmade tools using natural inks from soot, charcoal, and plant extracts, featuring geometric patterns and motifs inspired by nature, animals, and folklore. #Godna #ChhattisgarhArt #Tattoo

Painted on cloth treated with tamarind paste, chalk, and gum, the Pattachitra art of Odisha and West Bengal takes its name from Sanskrit patta (cloth) and chitra (picture), and is renowned for its intricate detailing, bold lines, and natural colours. #Pattachitra #indianart

Beyond functionality, Larnai pottery – from its namesake village in Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hills – holds social value, as its creation remains a collective craft largely sustained by women balancing artistry with household responsibilities. #Handmade #SustainableCrafts #pottery

Celebrate Ganpati Bappa’s arrival with joyful hearts, illuminated homes, and moments that truly matter. #CSL #GaneshChaturthi #DivineMoments #GraceAtHome #FestivalVibes

Sujini comes from the word Sujani, where ‘su’ means easy and ‘jani’ means birth, embodying its cultural essence of renewal, protection, and nurturing life through every hand-stitched motif. #WomenArtisans #HandmadeIndia #CulturalHeritage

Tanjore painting, which flourished in the 16th c. under Nayaka and Maratha patronage, is a celebrated South Indian art form. Unlike flat paintings, it showcases relief work, creating a rich, raised three-dimensional effect. #tanjorepainting #indianart #goldfoil #CulturalHeritage

Channapatna toys – carved from Aale Mara (ivory wood) and polished with lac to a smooth, lustrous finish – are a 200-year-old art form that thrived under the patronage of Tipu Sultan, who invited Persian artisans to train local craftsmen. #ChannapatnaToys #VocalForLocal

Preserved by Meena women for generations, Mandana art began thousands of years ago as an expression of devotion and protection. Beyond decoration, it serves as a spiritual safeguard, inviting prosperity and harmony. #indianfolkart #IncredibleIndia #rajasthan #MadhyaPradesh

In the hush of despair, Krishna's presence stirs – a whisper of joy, a promise of purpose. Happy Janamashtami! #CSL #JanamashtamiJoy #DivinePresence #KrishnaLeela #CelestialGrace

Celebrating freedom hard-won, and the spirit that keeps us soaring – today and always. Jai Hind! #CSL #IndependenceDay2025 #WeRiseWeThrive #ProudToBeIndian #FreedomJourney

Misty cascades, rugged rock faces, and dense greenery – Kumbhe Waterfall, hidden within the Western Ghats, one of the world’s eight ‘hottest hotspots’ of biodiversity, showcases Maharashtra’s rich natural and ecological heritage. #Maharashtra #nature #IncredibleIndia

A bond that begins with a thread and blossoms into lifelong friendship. Here’s to every sibling story! #CSL #HappyRakshabandhan #SiblingLove #TiedWithLove #FamilyForever

Swang, rooted in the 18th c. Bhakti era, thrives in Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, & Malwa in Madhya Pradesh. Popularised by saint-poets, it served as a village art form for moral teaching, social reflection, and preserving folk wisdom & dialects. #folklore #indianculture

Sainchi Phulkari, crafted in Bathinda and Faridkot and found around Ferozepur, was hand-embroidered on khaddar using silk threads called ‘pat.’ The only style where outlines were first inked in black, each piece reflected its maker’s world, humour, and memories. #phulkari #punjab

Designated a heritage tree, Dodda Alada Mara has 1,359 aerial roots – 811 rooted and 548 hanging 10–15 ft above the ground. It’s a thriving habitat for drongos, hoopoes, and monkeys, and serves as a vital green lung for the region. #BigBanyanTree #DoddaAladaMara #IncredibleIndia

Nestled in the serene foothills of the Himalayas, Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, is not just an administrative centre, but also a reflection of the state’s rich tribal heritage and natural splendour. #Itanagar #ArunachalPradesh #northeastindia #IncredibleIndia

Gucchupani, nestled in the lush hills of Dehradun, is popularly known as Robber’s Cave – a name dating back to colonial times, when robbers were believed to have hidden here from British authorities due to its secluded location. #IncredibleIndia #RobbersCave #Gucchupani #Dehradun

Kaavi comes from the Konkani word ‘kaav,’ meaning reddish-brown – referring to a pigment made from laterite soil. This centuries-old mural tradition adorns coastal homes, temples, and churches across Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. #CulturalHeritage #IncredibleIndia #Murals

Chamba Rumals date back to the 17th century, when the rulers of Chamba patronised this intricate craft. Their hallmark is the ‘do-rukha’ (double-sided) stitch, where both sides mirror each other in perfect detail. #Himachal #HandmadeInIndia #VocalForLocal #indiancrafts #heritage