Introducing the Dravidian Style of Temple Carving: The Dravidian style of temple design of South India was spearheaded by the Pallavas who ruled in parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and northern Tamil Nadu until the ninth century. Even though they were for the most part Shaivite, a few Vaishnava holy places moreover survived their rule. It is now so prominently being heard all across
Crafts in India inform the country’s textile and fashion industries. These indigenous practices that hold immense relevance in terms of meaning, significance and history, are unfortunately seeing a decline in their practice especially during the time of the current pandemic. As part of their Craft Documentation module, students Pooja Harish, Swarna Pratha K., Pranavi P. and Veena V. from JD Institute’s Post Graduate