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The Himalayan White Lily, also known as the Ksirakakoli kalihari (in Hindi) is a perennial herb growing along Deodar trees. It is also used in Chywanprash. They are located in regions of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttrakhand.
Picture credits - https://horticulture.co.uk/cardiocrinum/
A heritage walk at the St. James’ Church, Kashmiri Gate was organised for 40 students and 3 teachers from Sardar Patal Vidyalaya and Army Public School, Shankar Vihar, New Delhi. The walk started off with an introduction of INTACH and the various divisions. She also shared in brief history of the church by Mrs. Purnima Datt, followed by a detail outline of the history of the church by the church member Mr. Kamal Baluja (Chairman, Conservation Committee). Mr. Baluja shared the story of how the church was built by James Skinner, a Colonel in the British Army. While Mr. James Skinner was heavily wounded during the war, he prayed to God to save his life and in return, he shall build a church. Mr. Baluja also mentioned that the church is one of the oldest churches in Delhi and has also faced severe damages during the revolt of 1857. St. James’ Church was once the official church of the British Viceroy of India in Delhi, and during the period Viceroy of India attended the services held in this Church. Queen Elizabeth and the Archbishop of Canterbury also visited the church in 1961 and 1995 respectively. The church was designed by Major Robert Smith. It is built on a cruciform plan (Greek Cross), with three portico porches. Mr. Baluja then took the students inside the church and gave an elaborate tour of the church. He talked about the beautiful stained glass windows, the central octagonal dome, the wall painting and the beautiful organ which, unfortunately is no longer in use. The team from INTACH Delhi Chapter explained the architecture and conservation works INTACH has done. They took the students around the church complex, while explaining the unique architecture of the church, the parish hall behind the church and also the Skinner’s family grave. The heritage walk ended with a group photograph and refreshment.
Ramman is a religious festival and ritual theatre celebrated in Garhwal region in India. Bhumiyal Devta, The guardian deity is the main focus of this festival. The festival lasts for ten days during which time the local epic of Ramayana is sung and masked dances depicting different aspects of life take place in the courtyard of the Bhumiyal Devta's temple.
Source- https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/ramman-religious-festival-and-ritual-theatre-of-the-garhwal-himalayas-india-00281
Delhi Public School, Sector -45, Gurgaon conducted an academic fashion show based on the 'History of Costumes' over decades. Ms. Swati Deora (Programme Coordinator, HECS) was invited to represent INTACH at the event.
The students of class 12 took inspiration from the Mughal Queens, the Pharaoh of Egypt, and the Temple sarees of South India and showcased their own creations on the ramp.
Ms. Deora spoke on different textiles of India and various programmes taken up by INTACH to preserve endangered crafts. At the end of the show, Dr. Aditi Misra (Director Principal, D.P.S) presented a token of thanks.
Movie - Sanjhi The Art of the Divine by Katyayani Agarwal,Convenor, INTACH Mumbai Chapter. Sanjhi art is a distinctive type of craft that involves cutting beautiful designs and complex visual motifs onto paper. This art form was developed in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, and peaked in Vrindavan. This style of painting has strong roots in folklore and was made famous by Vaishnava temples in the 15th and 16th century.
The College Volunteer Workshop was conducted at the Sunbeam Women’s College Varuna in Varanasi and was attended by 78 students and teachers from 7 colleges of Varanasi – Arya Mahila PG College, Vasanta College for Women - Archaeology, Vasanta College for Women – History, Sunbeam Women’s College Varuna, Sunbeam College for Women Bhagwanpur, Shri Agrasen Kanya PG College, and SMS College.
Mr. Ashok Kapoor, Convenor of the Varanasi Chapter gave his welcome speech after which the INTACH film was screened. Then, Ms. Purnima Datt, Principal Director, HECS began her presentation where she spoke at length about the complex geographical diversity of the country, and India’s vast built heritage, material heritage, and living heritage.
The next session was conducted by Mr. Jainendra Kumar Rai and Mr Akhilesh Kumar, who work with the tourism department as guides and researchers. They also urged to students to go out and explore their city. The third session was presented by Mr. Anil Kumar Keshari of the Varanasi chapter. He spoke at length about the lesser-known heritage structures, mainly the Temples of Varanasi.
The next session was presented by Dr. Ashish Kumar Jaiswal, about the intangible heritage of Varanasi. Talking in detail about the music of Varanasi, he focused on how Sangeet is secular. He then sung a few songs to explain the uniqueness of Banarsi music.
The last session was held by Ms. Nanki Kaur, Programme Coordinator, HECS where students were informed of the ways they could volunteer at INTACH or work on programmes within their institutions to create awareness about heritage.
In the interactive group activity the students were asked to come up with one activity for the theme they were given, propose ways in which they can engage their fellow college students.
El Cambio, a Filmit film by Radcliffe School, Kochi, focuses on family traditions. 'El Cambio' means 'the change' is based on how important family traditions are to keep them close and humble.
Boat Building-Unique Profession, a Filmit film by Sunbeam School in Varanasi, shows us the traditional practices of the boat makers of Varanasi. This professional has been present in Varanasi since time immemorial.
Chambal Rumal is a unique visual art form of making embroidered pieces of small cloth depicting Lord Krishna's life and Krishna Leela from Himachal Pradesh. This craft is survived by a few artisans now. Delhi Crafts Council has worked endlessly to revive the art form.
Picture source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamba_Rumal
Kolam, a Filmit film by PSBB School, KK Nagar, Chennai, is an engaging film on the art of making geometric line drawings known as 'Kolam'.
Thatheron Ka Rasta, a Filmit Film, by Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls’ School, Jaipur, shows a beautiful heritage practice of thatheron artists at the famous street also known as Thatheron Ka Rasta in Jaipur.
Using simple tools, craftsperson down the ages showed the depth of human creativity. Let us learn about wooden wonders in our Young INTACH Newsletter ‘Wooden Wonders’ (July-September 2018)
Link - https://www.youngintach.org/public/frontend_assets/ebook/jul-sep-2018/index.html
On the occasion of World Heritage Week, from November 19th to November 25th, HECS INTACH has scheduled a week-long mosaic of films based on our rich Indian heritage.
A very warm wish for all the children on the occasion of Children's day! Let's join hands to save our heritage and to make this world a better place for the younger generations.
Ulta Pulta – Magic in Marble
This Ulta Pulta book was created by Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin India, in collaboration with INTACH. It is a unique ulta-pulta book on the rich heritage of India's most extraordinary monument—Taj Mahal! Through the eyes of two children separated by centuries, the book introduces readers to the basic principles of architecture and monument conservation.
The twin forts of Palamu are located on the banks of the Auranga River, slightly over 30 km from Medininagar (formerly Daltonganj). They are notable examples of 17th-century architecture, one of the last remnants of the Chero monarchs in Palamu, and a significant piece of Jharkhand's past. The historic fort has walls that are about seven feet thick and rise to a height of 25 feet. It measures roughly 230 metres from east to west and 140 metres from north to south.
Source - https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/places/in-jharkhand-the-twin-forts-of-palamu-near-betla-are-the-remains-of-the-mughal-era-chero-dynasty/cid/1857554
Picture Credit - Amitabha Gupta
🎉Announcement for the National Unity Day Logo Challenge!📣
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Diwali Greetings to you all!
Embracing the joy of Diwali, here are some of the unique celebrations of Diwali.
Heritage Education and Communication Service organized a one day Teacher Training Workshop and book release on ‘Textiles- The Indian Story: An Activity Book on Textile Traditions’ on 3rd November 2023 at INTACH Delhi. 37 teachers from 36 schools across Delhi participated in the workshop. Session one was presented by Ms. Bindu Manchanda who spoke about the history of textiles, with the focus on Indian textiles. She explained how colonisation and industrialization led to the decline of certain weaving practices and textiles over the centuries. She also spoke about certain dyes, like Indigo, which was revived through the introduction of jeans. She showcased a few rare sarees and attires as well, whose fabric or textiles are no longer in production. This was followed by the next session on ‘Khadi textile’ by Ms. Sunanda Dawar, who spoke in detail about the journey of Khadi textiles, the history of cotton and the impact of industrialization on indigenous cotton. She pointed out the khadi is not just a coarse fabric and over the years how different techniques were developed. The third session was presented by Dr. Ritu Sethi, who spoke about textile traditions and their continuities. She emphasized textiles are the markers of our identity and talked about the vast repertoire of craftsmanship. The fourth session was taken over by Mr. Tejinder Randhawa. He spoke about the amazing variety of silk in India and gave a brief overview of the silk industry in India. He also spoke about the idea of Ahimsa silk .
The participants also had the opportunity to explore the INTACH Conservation Lab. They learned all about the different conservation practices use for textiles and paintings. This was then followed by the book release of the book ‘Textiles- The Indian Story: An Activity Book on Textile Traditions’ by Dr. CT Mishra, Member Secretary, INTACH. Mrs. Purnima Datt shared in brief about the book. The last session was an interesting one where Ms. Nisha Maurya talked about the versatile clothing- saree. The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Abhishek Das and distribution of certificates and books to the participants.
New Week, New Challenge!
Since 2014, every year our nation celebrates National Unity Day, or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, on October 31st. This date commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary.
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College Heritage Volunteers Training Workshop was conducted by HECS in collaboration with INTACH Udaipur Chapter on 26th October 2023 at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur. A total of 65 students and teachers participated.
Welcome address was given by Dr. Lalit Pandey, Convener- Udaipur chapter. Ms. Purnima Datt, Principal Director (HECS) showed film on INTACH and explained various programmes taken up by HECS to preserve heritage of India. Mr. Vilad Janve, Mr. Maheep Bhatnagar and Mr. Manish Shrimali were the guest speakers who gave their presentations on intangible heritage, natural heritage and building heritage respectively .
The second session began post lunch. Ms. Swati Deora, Programme Coordinator (HECS) discussed various aspects of heritage volunteerism followed by a group activity. All the participating students were given certificates, newsletter and college booklet. Mr. Gaurav Singhvi, Co-Convener, Udaipur gave final vote of thanks.
Gavari is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, India, primarily performed in the Mewar region. It's a unique and captivating dance form that is typically enacted by men in elaborate costumes and makeup, depicting different mythological stories. It is part of a 40 day long celebration.
Source- https://indianculture.gov.in/intangible-cultural-heritage/performing-arts/gavari
HECS, INTACH in collaboration with the History Society of Motilal Nehru College, held a Heritage Awareness and Volunteerism Workshop for 70 students and 10 faculty members of the college on 19th October 2023.
Dr. Kalpana Malik, head of the History Department of Motilal Nehru College gave the welcome address. The first session by Ms. Datt was on “Heritage and Heritage Awareness”. Ms. Datt also suggested ways in which the students can safeguard and raise awareness about each heritage.
The next session was held by Ms. Nanki Kaur (Programme Coordinator, HECS) where students were made aware of what Volunteerism entails, and how students could become heritage volunteers. Ms. Swati Deora (Programme Coordinator, HECS) talked about the Action Plans for built, material and living heritage. Two films from the Filmit Project were then screened – Sandookdi and Textiles of India. The formal Vote of Thanks was given by Ms. Padma Negi, faculty member of the History department.
Announcement for the Green Dussehra Challenge!📣
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The INTACH National Heritage Quiz 2023 Jaipur city round was held at Subodh Public School on 12th October 2023. The quiz was organized by Heritage Education and Communication Service. 108 students from 18 schools participated. The quiz was attended by Mr. Sandeep Sethi, Director (Education) MSMSII Museum Trust, Jaipur, and Ms. Dharmendar Kanwar, Convenor INTACH Jaipur Chapter. The programme began with a welcome address by Ms. Avantika and Ms. Lavisha (students) from the host school. Mrs. Kamaljeet Yadav, Principal of the host school welcomed the participating schools, INTACH team, and the quizmaster. Mr. Arindam Bhattacharya, Quizmaster from Cradle Solutions addressed the students.
The teams that qualified for the oral rounds were: Jayshree Periwal High School, Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya, Maharaja Sawai Bhavani Singh School, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Pratap Nagar, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Munshi Marg and the hosts Subodh Public School. The team of A***n Saxena and Advik Agarwal from BVB, KM Munshi Marg won the quiz by a very narrow margin. Subodh Public School came second followed by Jayshree Periwal High School which came third. Ms. Dharmendar addressed the gathering and congratulated the winners.
The Mumbai city round of the INTACH National Heritage Quiz 2023 was held at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum on 11th October 2023. The quiz was organized by Heritage Education and Communication Service in collaboration with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum. 36 students from 5 schools participated in the quiz. Mr. Arindam Bhattacharya Bhattacharya, Quizmaster from Cradle Solutions, welcomed the participating students
The written round was conducted first with all teams. 4 teams qualified for the oral round: Smt RSB Arya Vidya Mandir, Juhu, Vasudev C. Wadhwa Arya Vidya Mandir, Bandra East, and two teams from Navy Children School. The team from Vasudev C. Wadhwa Arya Vidya Mandir, Bandra East secured the first position. Ms. Anita Yewale, Member of the Mumbai Chapter, congratulated the students and gave a vote of thanks.
The Chandigarh city round of the INTACH National Heritage Quiz 2023 was held at Saupin’s School, Mohali on 9 th October 2023. The quiz was organised by Heritage Education and Communication Service. 62 students from 8 schools participated. The programme began with a welcome address by the host school. Ms. Aanchal Puri welcomed the schools. Ms. Deepika Gandhi from Chandigarh Chapter addressed the students. Mr. Abhishek Das spoke to the students about quizzing as an extracurricular
activity that helps in overall development. Mr. Arindam Bhattacharya, Quizmaster from Cradle Solutions told them about increasing their awareness and how a quiz helps in the process and gave some tips on quizzing.
The teams that qualified for the oral rounds were: two teams from Saupin’s School, Chandigarh, two teams from Bhavan Vidyalaya, St. Kabir School and St. John’s School. The team of Prateik and Japji from Saupin’s School stood first followed by Bhavan Vidyalaya who came a close second. St. Kabir School came third. Ms. Gurujyoti Kapany, Headmistress of Saupin’s Mohali addressed the students and congratulated everyone.
New Week, New Challenge!
Dussehra is a time of celebrating the victory of good over evil, and what better way to do so than by creating an eco-friendly Ravana that reflects the spirit of sustainability and creativity! Make a Ravana effigy with a variety of eco-friendly materials such as cardboard, paper, and other sustainable options. Let's inspire everyone to embrace a Green Dussehra!
A three-day Olympian film festival was organised by the Film Heritage Foundation in partnership with the Olympic Museum and in collaboration with India International Centre and the INTACH Heritage and Communication Service Division. The event was graced by 509 students and 22 teachers from 15 schools, across the span of three days from 9th October to 11th October 2023 at the CD Deshmukh Hall.
The event was graced by organizer Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, Founder and Director of the Film Heritage Foundation which is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of India’s film heritage. Ms Manisha Malhotra former Olympian Tennis player gave words of encouragement to the students and talked about the challenges sports have to face in India. Ms Purnima Datt greeted the lively audience and talked about the concept of sports heritage and why we should be aware of the history and heritage of sports and athletes who are making India proud at the Olympics and International events.
Manu Bhaker (shooting), Rani Rampal (hockey player), Bajrang Punia (wrestler), Abhinav Bindra (shooter) PT Usha (track and field athlete), Gagan Narang (shooter), Vijay Kumar (shooter) and The Games of the V Olympiad Stockholm, 1912 were some of the films screened in the span of three days.
In between the programme, quiz questions on the Olympics were also asked by HECS representatives, and children were awarded Young INTACH newsletters and the Capital Story for every correct answer.
Namda is a craft of felted rugs created by enmeshing wool fibres with water, soap, and pressure before embroidering the resulting fabric. These are widely used as an effective and inexpensive floor covering and mattress in Kashmiri households. It is said to have originated in the 11th century.
Image Credits: gaatha.org
India is a diverse country with a rich culture. This is reflected in the traditions connected with childhood. There are toys, utensils, jewellery as well as lullabies, songs and stories that are introduced to a child at different ages. Let us learn about our memorable childhood charms in our Young INTACH Newsletter ‘Charm of Childhood’ (October-December 2019)
Link - https://youngintach.org/frontend_assets/ebook/oct-dec-2019/index.html
Heritage Education and Communication Service in collaboration with INTACH Hyderabad Chapter conducted a 2-day Teacher Training Workshop in Ganges Valley School, Nizampet, on 4th-5th October 2023. The workshop was attended by 38 participants from 23 schools.
The workshop commenced with the welcoming of HECS team and chief guests followed by the lighting of the lamp. Convenor Anuradha Reddy welcomed all the schools and thanked Prinicpal, Ganges Valley School, Ms Suparna, new INTACH member Ms Sashi Musunuri, teacher, Ms Chaitanya who efficiently organised the workshop and the INTACH HECS team for the efforts taken to protect the heritage of our country.
The first session on local heritage was taken by Ms Reddy, she foremost paid tribute to Ms Lakkaraju Seshakumari, who was the Co-convenor, Andhra Pradesh Chapter and saved the JNTU Kakinada.
Mrs. Purnima Datt, Principal Director HECS, INTACH shared about works undertaken by INTACH and HECS division in particular. She explained in brief why children must be taught to preserve and protect their heritage and culture. She started with her session on what is heritage and talked in detail about the natural, built, material and living heritage of India and Hyderabad.
Post lunch, Ms Datt talked about Heritage Education and stressed on the proactive role of the teacher and how indulging students in various activities will help them learn about their heritage Later curriculum and setting up of the heritage club was explained. The session concluded with an explanation of the group activity.
Day 2 commenced with a heritage walk at the Tomb of Abdul Qadir Amin Khan, Pattancherru, led by Ms Reddy. She gave a glimpse of old town and the coming of industrial area and neglect from government led to its dilapidated condition. Post heritage walk, session on outreach of heritage clubs and HECS resources were discussed by Ms Purnima Datt and Ms Vaishnavi Singh. This was followed by a group photograph and felicitation of participants.
National Postal Day in India is celebrated on October 10th each year to commemorate the establishment of India's postal system. It holds historical significance as it marks the anniversary of the foundation of India's postal services in 1854. On this day, India Post, the country's postal department, reflects on its rich heritage and its ongoing commitment to serving the nation.
Topkhana Gate, which dates from the late 1780s, is one of the ten gates leading to the old walled city of Patiala. It is a two-story building with a rectangular floor plan. The facade features a multi-foliated arch with an arcaded entrance and wooden doors. Both sides of the entrance have arched design windows. Maintenance issues and long-term neglect have contributed to decay and collapse.
Image Credit- tribuneindia.com
A specialized book reading session on the book ‘UltaPulta- Magic in Marble’ was conducted on 4th October for the primary school students of St. Columba’s School. More than 400 students were part of the session. The session was conducted in two parts. The book ‘UltaPulta- Magic in Marble’ was printed in collaboration with Puffin Books and the co-authors of the book are Ms. Arthy Muthanna Singh and Ms. Mamta Nainy.
The sessions started with an introduction to INTACH by Ms. Nanki Kaur and Ms.
Christina Shangne from HECS, INTACH, who shared what INTACH as an organization is and the kinds of work it does. This was followed by an interactive session and book reading by Ms. Arthy Muthanna Singh. The students were highlighted in short about what the book was and how it is a one-of-a-kind book as it can be read from both sides, where the stories meet in the middle. She told them about the Taj Mahal and the monument's architect- Ustad Ahmed Lahori and also how special the monument is. Two fun activities were also carried out with tremendous enthusiasm. The session ended with a vote of thanks and felicitation.
From mountains and rivers to rocks and fossils, Earth's geodiversity is a source of wonder and inspiration. Let us all celebrate International Geodiversity Day by understanding the importance, appreciating, and preserving our geodiversity.
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Movie - Sanjhi The Art of the Divine by Katyayani Agarwal,Convenor, INTACH Mumbai Chapter. Sanjhi art is a distinctive type of craft that involves cutting beautiful designs and complex visual motifs onto paper. This art form was developed in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, and peaked in Vrindavan. This style of painting has strong roots in folklore and was made famous by Vaishnava temples in the 15th and 16th century.
El Cambio, a Filmit film by Radcliffe School, Kochi, focuses on family traditions. 'El Cambio' means 'the change' is based on how important family traditions are to keep them close and humble.
Boat Building-Unique Profession, a Filmit film by Sunbeam School in Varanasi, shows us the traditional practices of the boat makers of Varanasi. This professional has been present in Varanasi since time immemorial.
Kolam, a Filmit film by PSBB School, KK Nagar, Chennai, is an engaging film on the art of making geometric line drawings known as 'Kolam'.
Thatheron Ka Rasta, a Filmit Film, by Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls’ School, Jaipur, shows a beautiful heritage practice of thatheron artists at the famous street also known as Thatheron Ka Rasta in Jaipur.
🎥 An inspiring collaborative effort by a group of teachers as they explain the importance of spreading awareness about Mussoorie's timeless built heritage during the Teacher Training Workshop in Mussoorie. #youngintach #intach #hecs #mussooriechapter #mussoorielibrary #builtheritage #preservingheritage
🎥 Here is a captivating digital sketch of the Mussoorie Library brought to life by a talented teacher's creativity for the Teacher Training Workshop held at Mussoorie. #youngintach #hecs #INTACH #mussoorie #mussoorielibrary #teachertrainingworkshop
Rish*ta Namala, a student from Jubilee Hills Public School in Hyderabad, shares her experience with the Filmit India project, which she describes as an invaluable learning experience. 🎥 #filmit #intach #hecs #youngintach #filmmaking
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