May 1, 2026

The Evolution and Structure of the Masidkhani Gat and Baaj -Bhabanishankar Dasgupta

LOKOGANDHAR ISSN : 2582-2705
Indigenous Art & Culture

Abstract This article, based on the historical documentation by Bhabani Shankar Dasgupta, explores the origins, structural evolution, and technical mastery of the Masidkhani Gat. Originating from the lineage of the legendary Tansen through Ustad Masid Khan, this Vilambit (slow) instrumental style marked a revolutionary shift in North Indian classical music […]

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June 1, 2026

বিশ্ব যোগ ও সঙ্গীত দিবস : স্কুল পাঠ্যক্রমে সোমাটিক বিজ্ঞান ও নান্দনিক চেতনার একীকরণ

LOKOGANDHAR ISSN : 2582-2705
Indigenous Art & Culture

দেবাশিস মণ্ডল সারসংক্ষেপ (Abstract): আজ আমরা বিশ্বায়ন, হাইপার-কানেক্টিভিটি (অতিরিক্ত পারস্পরিক যোগাযোগ) এবং শিক্ষাক্ষেত্রে তীব্র প্রতিযোগিতার যুগে বাস করছি। বর্তমান তরুণ প্রজন্ম শারীরিক স্বাস্থ্য এবং মানসিক স্থিতিশীলতার ক্ষেত্রে অভূতপূর্ব চ্যালেঞ্জের মুখোমুখি হচ্ছে। কায়িক শ্রমহীন জীবনযাত্রা (Sedentary lifestyle), স্ক্রিন টাইম বা ডিভাইসের ব্যবহার বৃদ্ধি এবং পড়াশোনায় ভালো করার জন্য পদ্ধতিগত মানসিক চাপ […]

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May 1, 2026

The Subaltern Heroine: A Feminist Critique of Kalidasa’s Shakuntala

LOKOGANDHAR ISSN : 2582-2705
Indigenous Art & Culture

  Soma Mondal, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Gobardanga Hindu College AbstractThe present article is an attempt to study the depiction of women in classical Sanskrit literature with particular reference to the character of Shakuntala in Kalidasa’s magnum opus, Abhijnana Shakuntalam. It deals with the role of the traditional ‘golden […]

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May 1, 2026

Between Faith and Freedom: Feminist Negotiations in the selected texts of Leïla Slimani

LOKOGANDHAR ISSN : 2582-2705
Indigenous Art & Culture

Dr. Prantik Biswas, Assistant Professor (Grade-II) in French, Amity School of Foreign Languages, Amity University Kolkata, E-mail : prantikbiswas91@gmail.com Abstract: This paper, titled Between Faith and Freedom: Feminist Negotiations in the Selected Texts of Leïla Slimani, examines the complex interplay between religious conservatism and feminist resistance in Slimani’s writings. Through […]

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May 1, 2026

Bridging Tradition and Modernity: Government and Private Sector Initiatives in the Advancement of Indian Classical Dance -Ankita Roy

LOKOGANDHAR ISSN : 2582-2705
Indigenous Art & Culture

Abstract:Indian classical dance stands as a vibrant evidence to the country’s rich cultural legacy, enclosing centuries of spiritual expression, storytelling, ritual and artistic discipline. Rooted in ancient texts and regional traditions, these dance forms such as Bharata Natyam, Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam and Sattriya, have not only survived […]

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May 1, 2026

Bridging Musicology and Spirituality: A Conjunction of Bhabbad and Sufism with Reference to Raga Bhairav – Khandaker Nafij Imtiaj Himel

LOKOGANDHAR ISSN : 2582-2705
Indigenous Art & Culture

​Ph.D. Research Scholar  Department of Performing Arts (Music) Sister Nivedita University Abstract The study explores the intersection of aesthetic philosophy and spiritual practice. In particular, it analyses how the inner mental state or ‘bhaba’ of an artist runs parallel to the core principles of Sufi mysticism. Focusing on the dawn […]

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May 1, 2026

The use of devotional Baulang songs in the voice of Dhananjay Bairagi in the two plays, Paryaschitta and Muktadhara- Dr. Keya Roy

LOKOGANDHAR ISSN : 2582-2705
Indigenous Art & Culture

Sangit Bhavana, Visva-Bharati keyaroy26@gmail.com  Keywords : Dhananjay, Song, Play, Prayaschitta, Muktadhara, Baul, Devotion   Abstract :            Two plays, Prayaschitta and Muktadhara, are particularly notable in Rabindranath’s dramas. An important character in these two plays is Dhananjay Bairagi. Muktadhara was written a long time after the composition of Prayaschitta. In these two […]

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May 1, 2026

শান্তিনিকেতনের বসন্ত বন্দনার ইতিহাস-পল্লবী চট্টোপাধ্যায়

LOKOGANDHAR ISSN : 2582-2705
Indigenous Art & Culture

ওরে ভাই, ফাগুন লেগেছে বনে বনে – ডালে ডালে ফুলে ফুলে পাতায় পাতায় রে, আড়ালে আড়ালে কোণে কোণে।।        শিমুল পলাশের রঙে রঙে ফাগুন এসে ধরা দিয়েছে শান্তিনিকেতনের মাটিতে। তার সাথে প্রস্তুতি শুরু হয়ে গিয়েছে বিশ্বভারতী পরিচালিত বসন্ত উৎসবের। এই আলোচনায় সেই বহুল জনপ্রিয় বসন্ত উৎসবের ইতিহাস কিছুটা ছুঁয়ে দেখার […]

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May 1, 2026

The Reflection of Social Messages of Rural Life through Folk Music of Bengal-Dr. Soumen Chakraborty

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Indigenous Art & Culture

Department of Music, Ramsaday College, Amta, Howrah, WB,India Abstract: In this paper, an attempt has been made to present, in a very simplified manner, a reflection of the daily life and philosophy of all classes of people in rural Bengal through the medium of Bengali folk music. Through the exploration […]

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May 1, 2026

The Human Condition in Realism: A Cross-Cultural Study of Majhir Chele by Manik Bandopadhyay and Pierre et Jean by Guy de Maupassant-Dr. Shailendra Pratap Singh

LOKOGANDHAR ISSN : 2582-2705
Indigenous Art & Culture

Authors: Professor (French), University of Lucknow Partho Das. Assistant Professor – II (French), Amity University Kolkata & Ph.D Research Scholar (French) University of Lucknow Abstract: Manik Bandopadhyay is a major writer of modern Bengali literature. He is known for his realistic description of rural life, poverty, and social struggle. His works often show how […]

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