In the ever-evolving terrain of contemporary South Asian art, the work of Ghulam Mohammad also known as GM, emerges as…
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About two decades ago, during a visit to India, I found myself at an emporium in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The space…
- Pushtimarg, meaning "Path of Grace," is a Vaishnav tradition within Hinduism founded by Shri Vallabhacharya around the late 15th century. It emphasizes spontaneous, selfless love for Shri Krishna and the direct experience of God's grace, not through suppression of worldly desires but by diverting them towards Krishna. The path is centered on devotional practices like seva (service), and it allows householders to maintain their lives while serving God.
- The city of Nathdwara, in the Rajsamand district of the state of Rajasthan, India, is famous for being the residence of Lord Shrinathji, who is considered the “swaroop” or incarnation of infant Lord Krishna.
- An architectural element from medieval Indian architecture, specifically a projected window or balcony, typically from an upper story of a building, that overlooks a street, market, or other public space.
- An elevated, dome-shaped pavilion or kiosk with intricate carvings, a traditional element of Indian architecture that literally means "umbrella".