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Art Indica with Alka Pande and Nidheesh

Abir Pothi

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 15

Art Indica brings you intimate, insightful conversations between Dr. Alka Pande, revered art historian and curator with over three decades of scholarship, and Nidheesh, founder of Abir Pothi, India's only daily digital art newspaper. Together, they explore the rich art and visual culture of the Indian subcontinent with depth, curiosity, and genuine love for the subject. Season 1: 500 Years of Mughal Arts takes you on a journey through half a millennium of artistic brilliance. You'll discover the stories behind Mughal architecture, miniature painting, and the inner workings of the empire.

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Divine Lovers: Radha, Krishna & the Erotic Imagination | Art Indica with Alka Pande | Ep.14

Season 2 · Episode 14

Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 37:31

Episode 14 | Season 2 | Indian Art & EroticaIn this episode of Art Indica, Dr. Alka Pande and Nidheesh explore the divine love story of Radha and Krishna, one of Indian art's most pervasive and inspirational themes. From Jayadeva's 12th-century Gita Govinda to Kangra and Kishangarh miniature paintings, discover how this sacred romance shaped Indian aesthetics across poetry, dance, music, and visual arts.What You'll Learn:The evolution of Radha from early texts to Jayadeva's Gita GovindaKrishna as the complete avatar (Solah Kalas) vs. Ram's Maryada PurushottamThe symbolism of Jeevatma-Paramatma through Radha Krishna's divine loveShringar Rasa: Why it's called the "Rasaraj" (King of Rasas)The Navarasas: Nine emotions of Indian aesthetics explainedAshta Nayika: Eight emotional states of the heroine in Indian artHow Gita Govinda inspired Kangra, Kishangarh, Mewar, and Pahari miniature paintingsRadha Krishna themes in Kathak, Odissi, Bharatanatyam, and Hindustani classical musicVisual motifs: moonlit terraces, monsoon clouds, flowering bowers, the absent fluteAbout the Podcast:Art Indica is Abir Pothi's flagship podcast exploring Indian art, architecture, design, and visual culture. Season 2 focuses on Indian Art & Erotica, examining how desire, beauty, and spirituality intersect in India's creative traditions.

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The Phallus in Indian Art & Symbolism | Dr. Alka Pande on Shiva Linga, Tantra & Erotica | Ep. 13

Season 2 · Episode 1

Thursday, August 27, 2026 • Duration 34:29

In this episode of Art Indica (Season 2, Episode 13), we delve into one of the most potent and often misunderstood symbols in human culture: the phallus.Joining Nidheesh Tyagi is renowned art historian and curator Dr. Alka Pande, editor and contributor to the book Pha(bu)llus: A Cultural History which explores phallic imagery across India and the world.In This Episode, We Discuss:The Shiva Linga as both sacred emblem and phallic symbol in Hindu worshipThe concept of Urdhvalingam (erect phallus) in Ardhanarishvara sculpture and its link to celibacy and Urdhva Retas (seminal retention)Phallus in Indus Valley civilisation, prehistoric fertility rites, and pan-Asian temple iconographyThe Yoni-Patta as the feminine counterpart and why the yoni remains underrepresented in temple art compared to the LingaGlobal parallels: phallic amulets in Thailand, African steles, Maori carvings, and European folklore (including witches, cats, and stolen penises)The tension between spirituality, sexuality, patriarchy, and power in the cultural imagination of the phallusDr. Pande unpacks how the phallus functions as a marker of Shiva's dual identity as Adiyogi (primordial ascetic) and Adibhogi (supreme enjoyer), and why this symbol continues to fascinate, discomfort, and inspire across millennia.Perfect for students of art history, religious studies, cultural journalism, and anyone curious about the intersections of erotica, spirituality, and visual culture in India and beyond.📖 Featured Book: Pha(bu)llus: A Cultural History– edited by Dr. Alka Pande🎧 Podcast: Abir Pothi's Art Indica

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