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AnnuAl RepoRt 2014-15 Publications

The CCRT publications aim at providing an understanding and appreciation of different aspects of Indian art and culture. They
also highlight the influence of nature on artistic expression so as to develop an understanding of the impact of environment on
cultural manifestations. On successful participation in the training programmes, the participants are issued these publications
for use in their institutions, nearby schools and public at large.
Due to ever growing demand of the cultural packages from the teachers all over India, the following cultural packages were
reprinted during the year 2014-15.

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Kathak Dance
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Fatehpur Sikri – 1 and 2
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Sattriya Dance
• Architecture of Delhi • Kuchipudi Dance
Cultural History -1,2 and 3
• Forts, Palaces and Havelies of Rajasthan • Traditional Toys of India
• Forts and Palaces of Madhya Pradesh • National Symbols
• Forts of Maharashtra • Purulia Chhau Dance
• Bharatnatayam Dance • Art of Puppetry-1 and 2
• Manipuri Dance • Traditional Theatre Forms of India-1 and 2
• Kathakali Dance • World Cultural Heritage Sites-1, 2, 3 and 4

• Printed : Annual Report (2013-2014)
New Publications

• In order to develop resource material the Centre has prepared the manuscript of book “ Living Traditions –Tribal and
Folk Paintings of India”.

• Two Volumes of Cultural Packages on “Festivals of India” are being prepared. Approximately 44 festivals of religious
significance and also National importance have been covered.

• The CCRT feels that there is a felt need to devise a strategy that will motivate young people to explore and experience
their own heritage. Towards this end, the CCRT is conceptualizing a project called Celebrations, the creation of a new
manual for teachers, which will aim at creating awareness and conservation of our heritage and culture.

• A book on Appreciation of Art mentored and authored by Shobita Punja and Feisal Alkazi is being written for teachers
and youth, to enable appreciation and joyful discovery in the various facets of Indian Art from the Indus civilization to
contemporary masters. The approach is to encourage readers to explore on their own the various facets of art appreciation
such as material, colour, form, line, symbols and story-telling.
• The Centre is having a pictorial quiz book on “Know the Architecture of Delhi”, to carry forward this series it is
working on similar lines for “Know the Architecture of Mumbai”. Approximately 21 monuments/structures of historical
relevance and cultural significance shall be covered.
• The bilingual manuscript of Cultural Package, “World Cultural Heritage Sites, Volume –V” is near completion it
includes Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Madhya Pradesh ; Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Bihar and Champaner Pavagadh
Archaeological Park, Gujarat.

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