‘Hunar-e-Aza' tells Awadh's Muharram story
Muharram
artefacts such as tazias, alams, and jhoolas.
The display features craft elements, tools, photographs, and videos that document the work and stories of local artisans.
The launch event included a talk by scholar Prof Nadeem Hasnain, titled 'Muharram of Awadh – Observations Over the Last 50 Years'. He explained key terms like Muharram, Azadaari, Karbala, and Ashura, offering historical context around the tragedy of Karbala. He also compared the mourning traditions of Lucknow and Hyderabad. "Our team interacted with artisans, recorded processions, and documented the entire process of crafting these ceremonial items.
The exhibit is now open to the public," said a Lucknow Bioscope spokesperson. TNN
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