Pampa is another name for Parvati, hoping to entice a meditating Shiva into matrimony. It is also the old name for the river ...

The sari, a garment with roots dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation, has truly stood the test of time. One of its most remarkable qualities is its ability to blend elements from history, ...

Another women’s garment or gown of cotton fabric, hand-stitched in Dhaka and ... cotton with embroidered silk border and other materials. A cream and brown batik sari from Santiniketan of the mid-20th ...