The Natyashastra
Bharatas Natyashastra is a comprehensive treatise on drama, dance, music and aesthetics, introducing the influential rasa theory of emotional experience in art.
Classical Dance and Music
Classical forms such as Bharatanatyam and Kathak, and the raga-tala system of Indian classical music, represent a living, highly developed performance tradition.
Visual Arts and Crafts
Sculpture, the Ajanta cave paintings, textiles and a vast range of regional crafts reflect centuries of artistic excellence.
Preservation
Digitisation and documentation help safeguard this rich tangible and intangible cultural heritage for future generations.