Important Projects
The Southern State of Kerala has much to offer in terms of its hoary temple tradition. Kerala temple architecture is unique, and it is in harmony with the natural resources and the climatic conditions of the region. Elephants are an integral part of several of the festivities. A colorful calendar of festivals and strict worship protocols are associated with the hundreds of temples that line the landscape of Kerala.
History, rituals, worship protocols and architecture of more than 60 temples in Kerala and 50+ temples other part of the country are video documented under this project so far and most of them are ready to transmit using electronic media.
Kerala which is often referred to as 'God's Own Country' has a large number of temples. Many of the temples have unique traditions and most hold festivals on specific days of the year.Most of the festivals are connected to temples and usually continue for a number of days. A common characteristic of these festivals is the hoisting of a holy flag which is then brought down only on the final day of the festival. Some festivals include Poorams, the most famous of these being the Thrissur Pooram. Temples that can afford it will usually involve at least one richly caparisoned elephant as part of the festivities. The idol of the God in the temple is taken out on a procession around the country side atop this elephant. When the procession visits homes around the temple, people will usually present rice, coconuts, and other offerings to the God. Processions often include traditional music such as Panchari melam or Panchavadyam.
Under the project Ulsavamelam, we documented more than 20 festival including ATTAPPADY TRIBAL FESTIVAL.
The mission of Arsha web streaming service is, precisely, is to make the Indians know about India and its scientific, spiritual and cultural heritage besides the great values offered by Indian culture.
In concert with global macro-economic changes and the growth of social interconnectedness worldwide, education is undergoing a major shift, as brick-and-mortar classrooms are opening up to rich media content, subject matter experts, and to one another. This shift has been influenced largely by technological and pedagogical trends, greater worldwide access to the Internet, an explosion of mobile phone users, and the appreciation for these technologies by young people, as well as by teachers. Video appears poised to be a major contributor to the shift in the educational landscape, acting as a powerful agent that adds value and enhances the quality of the learning experience.
Arsha web video streaming service is to ensure to make courses, lectures, and masters accessible to populations in abroad, remote areas and also to students with disabilities or with physical impairments.
Link to the live stream :
http://arshatv.tv/
