ARTS AND CULTURAL

Ancient 64 arts of Bharatham
1. Geet vidya: art of singing.
2. Vadya vidya: art of playing on musical instruments.
3. Nritya vidya: art of dancing.
4. Natya vidya: art of theatricals.
5. Alekhya vidya: art of painting.
6. Viseshakacchedya vidya: art of painting the face and body with color
7. Tandula kusuma bali vikara: art of preparing offerings from rice and flowers.
8. Pushpastarana: art of making a covering of flowers for a bed.
9. Dasana vasananga raga: art of applying preparations for cleansing the teeth, cloths and painting the body.
10. Mani bhumika karma: art of making the groundwork of jewels.
11. Aayya racana: art of covering the bed.
12. Udaka vadya: art of playing on music in water.
13. Udaka ghata: art of splashing with water.
14. Citra yoga: art of practically applying an admixture of colors.
15. Malya grathana vikalpa: art of designing a preparation of wreaths.
16. Sekharapida yojana: art of practically setting the coronet on the head.
17. Nepathya yoga: art of practically dressing in the tiring room.
18. Karnapatra bhanga: art of decorating the tragus of the ear.
19. Sugandha yukti: art of practical application of aromatics.
20. Bhushana yojana: art of applying or setting ornaments.
21. Aindra jala: art of juggling.
22. Kaucumara: a kind of art.
23. Hasta laghava: art of sleight of hand.
24. Citra sakapupa bhakshya vikara kriya: art of preparing varieties of delicious food.
25. Panaka rasa ragasava yojana: art of practically preparing palatable drinks and tinging draughts with red color.
26. Suci vaya karma: art of needleworks and weaving.
27. Sutra krida: art of playing with thread.
28. Vina damuraka vadya: art of playing on lute and small drum.
29. Prahelika: art of making and solving riddles.
30. Durvacaka yoga: art of practicing language difficult to be answered by others.
31. Pustaka vacana: art of reciting books.
32. Natikakhyayika darsana: art of enacting short plays and anecdotes.
33. Kavya samasya purana: art of solving enigmatic verses.
34. Pattika vetra bana vikalpa: art of designing preparation of shield, cane and arrows.
35. Tarku karma: art of spinning by spindle.
36. Takshana: art of carpentry.
37. Vastu vidya: art of engineering.
38. Raupya ratna pariksha: art of testing silver and jewels.
39. Dhatu vada: art of metallurgy.
40. Mani raga jnana: art of tinging jewels.
41. Akara jnana: art of mineralogy.
42. Vrikshayur veda yoga: art of practicing medicine or medical treatment, by herbs.
43. Mesha kukkuta lavaka yuddha vidhi: art of knowing the mode of fighting of lambs, cocks and birds.
44. Suka sarika pralapana: art of maintaining or knowing conversation between male and
female cockatoos.
45. Utsadana: art of healing or cleaning a person with perfumes.
46. Kesa marjana kausala: art of combing hair.
47. Akshara mushtika kathana: art of talking with fingers.
48. Dharana matrika: art of the use of amulets.
49. Desa bhasha jnana: art of knowing provincial dialects.
50. Nirmiti jnana: art of knowing prediction by heavenly voice.
51. Yantra matrika: art of mechanics.
52. Mlecchita kutarka vikalpa: art of fabricating barbarous or foreign sophistry.
53. Samvacya: art of conversation.
54. Manasi kavya kriya: art of composing verse
55. Kriya vikalpa: art of designing a literary work or a medical remedy.
56. Chalitaka yoga: art of practicing as a builder of shrines called after him.
57. Abhidhana koshacchando jnana: art of the use of lexicography and meters.
58. Vastragopana: art of concealment of cloths.
58. Vastragopana: art of concealment of cloths.
59. Dyutavisesha: art of knowing specific gambling.
60. Akarshakrida: art of playing with dice or magnet.
61. Balakakridanaka: art of using children’s toys.
62. Vainayiki vidya: art of enforcing discipline.
63. Vaijayiki vidya: art of gaining victory.
64. Vaitaliki vidya: art of awakening master with music at dawn.

Now days It is all together quated in this five that is
Painting,
Sculpture,
Poetry,
Drama,
Architecture.



Bharatanatyam - A classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu, known for its intricate footwork and expressive movements.
Kathak - Another classical dance form, originating from northern India, characterized by its storytelling aspect and graceful movements.
Odissi - A classical dance form from the state of Odisha, known for its fluid movements, sculpturesque poses, and intricate footwork.
Kuchipudi - A classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, blending elements of dance and drama, with fast rhythms and fluid movements.
Manipuri - A classical dance form from Manipur, characterized by its gentle, lyrical movements, and use of traditional Manipuri music and instruments.
Mohiniyattam - A classical dance form from Kerala, known for its graceful and fluid movements, depicting themes from Hindu mythology.
Kathakali - A traditional dance-drama form from Kerala, characterized by elaborate costumes, colorful makeup, and stylized movements.
Sattriya - A classical dance form from Assam, traditionally performed as part of religious rituals in the monasteries (Sattras), known for its devotion and spiritual themes.
Chhau - A traditional dance form from the eastern states of India (Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha), featuring martial arts-inspired movements and vibrant masks.
Yakshagana - A traditional dance-drama form from Karnataka, known for its elaborate costumes, makeup, and energetic performances, often based on mythological stories.


Classical Dance Forms:

Bharatanatyam
Kathak
Odissi
Kuchipudi
Manipuri
Mohiniyattam
Kathakali
Sattriya
Chhau
Yakshagana
Vilasini Natyam
Garba

Folk Dance Forms:

Bhangra (Punjab)
Ghoomar (Rajasthan)
Bihu (Assam)
Lavani (Maharashtra)
Dandiya Raas (Gujarat)
Dollu Kunitha (Karnataka)
Bihu (Assam)
Kalbelia (Rajasthan)
Sambalpuri (Odisha)
Bihu (Assam)
Jhumair (Jharkhand)
Garba (Gujarat)
Nati (Himachal Pradesh)
Dalkhai (Odisha)
Chhau (West Bengal)
Ghumura (Odisha)
Tamasha (Maharashtra)

Classical Music Forms:

Hindustani Classical Music
Carnatic Classical Music
Dhrupad
Khayal
Thumri
Kirtan
Bhajan
Ghazal
Qawwali
Rabindra Sangeet

Folk Music Forms:

Baul (Bengal)
Lavani (Maharashtra)
Bihu (Assam)
Qawwali (Punjab)
Bhangra (Punjab)
Sufi Music (Various regions)
Garba (Gujarat)
Rajasthani Folk Music
Haryanvi Folk Music
Himachali Folk Music

Visual Arts:

Madhubani Painting
Warli Painting
Tanjore Painting
Mysore Painting
Pattachitra
Phad Painting
Kalamkari
Miniature Painting
Rajput Painting
Bengal Pattachitra

Traditional Crafts:

Pottery
Weaving (e.g., Banarasi, Paithani, Kanjeevaram)
Wood Carving
Metal Crafts (e.g., Bidri, Dhokra)
Basket Weaving
Lacquerware
Terracotta Sculpture
Puppetry
Embroidery (e.g., Chikankari, Kantha, Phulkari)
Block Printing

Literature:

Sanskrit Literature
Tamil Literature
Telugu Literature
Kannada Literature
Hindi Literature
Bengali Literature
Urdu Literature
Marathi Literature
Gujarati Literature
Malayalam Literature

Theater and Performing Arts:

Sanskrit Drama
Nautanki
Tamasha
Jatra
Bhavai
Ramlila
Yakshagana
Terukkuttu
Bhand Pather
Yatra

Cinema:

Bollywood
Regional Cinema (e.g., Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri)
Parallel Cinema
Documentary Films
Animation Films

Cuisine:

North Indian Cuisine
South Indian Cuisine
Rajasthani Cuisine
Gujarati Cuisine
Bengali Cuisine
Maharashtrian Cuisine
Punjabi Cuisine
Kashmiri Cuisine
Kerala Cuisine
Assamese Cuisine