Art and Culture of UTTRAKHAND and PUDUCHERRY

  ART OF UTTRAKHAND THE TOP5 ART OF UTTRAKHAND ARE - 1. Miniature Painting   The miniature painting of Uttarakhand is one of the major and important schools of miniature painting in India. It has a rich history, and it dates back to the Mughal era. The Mughal Prince, Sulaiman Sukoh, who was attracted by the natural beauty of the region, came to Uttarakhand during his years of exile to spend time in the laps of the mighty Himalayas. He brought with him his painters who first started miniature painting in the region. 2.  Aipen   An indigenous  Uttarakhand folk art  form, Aipen is one of the traditional forms of Rangoli that is practised everywhere in the state. This art has cultural and religious implications in the life of the Kumano community.    Like the different forms of Rangoli practised in India, Aipen involves drawing various repetitive geometric patterns and motifs. 3.   Pandav Nritya   Nritya means dance and Pandav Nritya i...