Verandahs , were introduced by the Portuguese, though the word itself is of Indian origin as mentioned in dictionaries. In- between spaces, courtyards, verandahs stairways connected the outside world with the inside. The bustle of these spaces was defined by balustrades beautifully crafted in cast iron, embellished with decorative flowers, tassels, medallions or geometric designs […]
28th Sep 2023Heritage, - Events
Rehaish aur Imaratein Having landed in Lucknow as we were driving to the hotel we passed many domed structures. My interest was piqued and the one surrounded by a “Bagh” I thought was antique, it was only a decade old. Then one found many such domes atop even modern structures. I guess that is […]
12th Feb 2023Lucknow ki Ada, Uncategorized
Raqs O Mausiqui Tour The first stop on this tour was Begum Akhtar ki Mazhar, newly done up by Sanat Kada. Her tomb was a mango orchard within her home, ‘Pasand Bagh’ and she was buried alongside her mother, Mushtari Sahiba. However, over the years, much of the garden has been lost to the growing […]
Lucknow ki Ada
Awadh, the birth place of Khayal, Thumri, Ghazal, Tabla, Kathak, Sozkhani, these traditions immersed in the socio cultural life of this place. Qawwali at Dargahs, Bhajans in temples, mujras, musical baithaks. We were regaled with stories of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah and the operas at Parikhanas. There were discussions, workshops, installations, films and talks featuring […]
Lucknow ki Ada
Lucknow ki Ada, Raqs o Mausiqui was the theme. Music and Dance was alluring after having heard Askari sing of the glory of this beautiful city. Saaz, Awaaz, Tehzeeb ki mithaas filled my soul for four days. The Sanat Kada Festival started as a Craft Festival and is now eponymous with Lucknow. A showcase of […]
Lucknow ki Ada
