The development of photography in the Kumaon in connection to India is examined in this article. The major British photographers who visited India and Kumaon are also covered in this article, along with their initial images taken there. It also includes historical photos made by locals, primarily the Sah community in the area, and the photography studios established in Kumaon. The main attractions were documenting the visual richness of its scenic rivers to the picturesque high Himalayan snowy mountains and valleys with lush vegetation. There is a need to document the rich Indian architecture of its temples, monasteries, forts, and works of art and natural history; and interestingly to the bejewelled and turbaned Rajas and Maharajas.

Keywords: Photography, Kumaon, Sah community, Architecture.

This paper is based on field study and survey work, undertaken as an analytical study of the influences of Gupta style of art on Bengal sculptures during the Gupta period. The authors also describe iconographic forms and features of the images of different gods and goddesses found from Bengal which followed the Gupta style of art. A large number of sculptures of the Gupta period have been found from Bengal such as a standing image of Buddha from Biharail (Rajshahi district, Bangladesh), two images of Sūrya, one from Kashipur (South 24 Pargana district, West Bengal) and the other from Deora (Bogra district, North Bengal, Bangladesh), a gold-plated bronze image of Mañjuśri found from Mahāsthāngarh (Bogra District of Bangladesh), a gilt bronze image is known as Śarvānī found near from Cheuddagram in the district Tipperah, a metal image of Śiva, hailing from Manirtat in South 24 Parganas district, (West Bengal), some of the stucco heads, made of black basalt found from Rajabadidanga at Karnasuvarṇa in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, few Viṣṇu images discovered from modern West Bengal, few Surya images and few images of the goddess Mahishamardinī found from different parts of West Bengal are the best specimens of Bengal sculptures which were largely influenced and inspired by the ideal of the artists of Sārnāth. Although these images bear the features of the Gupta style of art and regional features also reflect on these images.

Keywords: Bengal sculptures, Gupta style of art, Mahishamardinī, largely influenced, Surya, Viṣṇu.

Like other parts of Indian sub-continent, Odisha also witnessed the emergence of various fortified early historic centres of different sizes and styles by the early 4th century BCE. Several of these sites have been excavated in recent years to investigate their cultural sequences and characteristic features. One of such fortified settlement is Manamunda-Asurgarh, located near the confluence of the Mahanadi and the Tel rivers. Despite being excavated twice, there has been limited discussion in public forums about the nature of the material remains recovered from the site. Hence, an attempt is made in this paper to highlight the significance of the site through a documentation of the artifacts preserved in the Prof. N.K. Sahu Museum of Sambalpur University of Odisha. In addition to this, a comparative discussion based on excavated materials from other sites in the region has been made to understand the distribution of culture represented as Manamunda-Asurgarh.

Keywords: Early History, Iron Age, Fortification, Mahanadi, Odisha, Trade.

The present study aims at analysing the Indian LIS publications published from 2021 to 2025 in terms of publication trends, collaboration structure, thematic evolution and citation patterns. A total of 1,072 publications were obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection. Biblioshiny and VOSviewer were used to assess the growth of publications, authorship characteristics, institutional collaboration, keyword co-occurrence, thematic development and bibliographic coupling patterns in the context of scientometric techniques. The results show that Indian LIS research has shown consistent publication rates, reasonably high citation rates and high level of international collaboration. The most prevalent conceptual frameworks of the field were artificial intelligence, machine learning, knowledge management, scientometrics and digital transformation. The study also highlights the importance of the involvement of premier institutions like the IIM system and the IIT system in enhancing the networks of collaborative research. The field has gained some visibility globally and an interdisciplinary orientation, but there are still a handful of authors and institutions that exercise a disproportionate influence over the field. The study is a contribution to the present understanding of the present shape and the future trajectory of LIS studies in India.

Keywords: Library Science, Library and Information Science, Scientometrics, VOSviewer, Biblioshiny, Web of Science,

The paper explores some regarding Sarsatiā is a famous sweet of Sambalpur. This is a sweet that is not normally found in anywhere as per the categories in food catalogue, probably such types of specific sweet is found only in Sambalpur region some extent nearest border areas of same district. There is so much demand for this Sarsatiā sweet these days from the day people heard the name they are becoming more Sarsatiā. Every place has a famous dessert like sweet from nook and corner of Odisha and this Sarsatiā sweet is a famous dessert of Sambalpur. It is made by mixing rice lime and sugar with the juice of a plant Ganjer. This Sarsatiā sweet has a special medicinal value. It does not harm the body it can also be consumed by diabetics, as it is low in sugar this Sarsatiā is especially useful for the body, it helps people to improve their memory. This famous Sarsatiā sweet is only available from Prabhulal Gupta a shopkeeper of Kunjelpada in Budhimaa Gali, Sambalpur. This shop is about 180 years old for almost 180 years this Gupta family has been feeding itself by making this Sarsatiā sweet. This Sarsatiā sweet is not only Sambalpur now in this period it has already made a name for itself in the country and abroad. it is so delicious that it has become the first choice of all people.

Keywords: Sarasatia, Desert, Food, Ethnic, Consumer, Commercial Transaction, Culture.

Bhubaneswar the capital of Odisha, is a city where the hustle of modern life meets the peace of devotion amidst its numerous temples. Built during 6th to 13th century CE, the temples were devoted to the worship of Tribhuvaneswara Śiva, the lord of the three realms. These ancient temples are perpetuated through an intricate relationship of sacred belief and the brilliance of Kalinga architecture. However, unbeknownst to the hundreds of devotees and visitors, these temples are also the repository of myths of the Hindu mythology. The present research paper Mythical narratives in Kalinga architecture: A study of the sculptural tradition in Bhubaneswar temples searches for the mythical narratives that are expressed in the sculptural tradition of the temples of Bhubaneswar. Acting as excellent mythographers, the temples of Bhubaneswar offers a tangible medium where the intangible essence of myth finds shape. The sculptural friezes which are a vital part of the Kalinga architecture are not mere aesthetic embellishments, but a valuable medium of story-telling which regenerates new meanings and cultural values within these heritage landmarks.

Keywords: Bhubaneswar, Kalinga Architecture, Hindu mythology, Sculptural reliefs, Temples.

This paper is aimed at bringing out the unique stone sculptures of an ancient temple in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Although many ancient temples with exquisite stone carvings in the state are well known, the one thousand years Aathmanathaswamy temple which is alluded to, has not received due attention. Hence, the paper draws attention to the stone carvings present in this temple. As a preamble, the study presents briefly the history of carving stone images for temples and the methodology followed in southern India for this religious task.

Keywords: Avudaiyar Temple, Shilpa Shastras, Rock carving; Granite statues, Temple architecture, Manickavasagar, Pudukkottai.