India has a rich heritage of folk arts and traditions, each reflecting the cultural diversity of its regions. Among these, Kavad art stands out as a unique blend of visual storytelling and devotional ...

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An estimated 405 million people – or about 6% of the world’s population – were adherents of folk or traditional religions in 2010, and that number is expected to grow to 450 million by 2050. This ...

Kavad art is believed to have originated in Bassi village (Chittorgarh district) and has been traditionally practiced by Kavadia Bhats (story tellers/narrators), Suthars (carpenter) and Chitrakar ...