By Pritinanda Behera
Ganjam's kewda flowers, which are GI tagged, are much sought-after. Local villagers harvest these flowers and extract essential oil and attar from it. While the pandemic hit their livelihood, villagers are confident of carrying on their traditional occupation that dates back 200 years.
Ganjam's kewda flowers, which are GI tagged, are much sought-after. Local villagers harvest these flowers and extract essential oil and attar from it. While the pandemic hit their livelihood, villagers are confident of carrying on their traditional occupation that dates back 200 years.
By Nikhil Singh
Dhokra metal art in Dhenkanal district of Odisha dates back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. The tribal Dhokra artists of Nabajibanpur village claim their art is their connection to spirituality. But they are struggling to keep their the art form alive.
Dhokra metal art in Dhenkanal district of Odisha dates back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. The tribal Dhokra artists of Nabajibanpur village claim their art is their connection to spirituality. But they are struggling to keep their the art form alive.
By Ankit Rathore
Thousands of farmers in Chiraigaon block of Varanasi cultivate flowers. Navratri and Diwali are when they earn maximum profits. While untimely October rains have destroyed a part of their produce, they hope Diwali sales will help compensate for their losses.
Thousands of farmers in Chiraigaon block of Varanasi cultivate flowers. Navratri and Diwali are when they earn maximum profits. While untimely October rains have destroyed a part of their produce, they hope Diwali sales will help compensate for their losses.