From time to time, there are born in the sacred land of India, spiritual Masters surpassing all comparison. Swami Tapovan Maharaj was such a Master. Early Years Swami Tapovan Maharaj was born in 1886 in an aristocratic family. From a very tender age, he was not attracted to the materialistic life and expressed dissatisfaction with…
Month: December 2018
What is a Kasavu Saree?
Introduction to Kasavu Saree Kerala Saree, commonly known as the Kasavu saree, is the traditional wear for women in Kerala. These sarees can be further classified as Kerala Set-Saree, Set-Mundu, Neriyath, Kavani, Kasava etc. These are crafted mainly at Kuthampully of the Thrissur district in Kerala. Kasavu saree is crafted mainly by the Devanga Chettiar…
What is a Maheswari Saree?
Maheshwari handlooms are one of India’s most well-known handcrafted textiles loved the world over for its fineness, delicacy and sophistication. Like all handwork, much imagination, labour and patience go into its making. History of the Saree The first evidence that the Indian saree was worn was found with the small statues of Sumer dates back…