Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kalra, Preeti; Harikrishnan, R. Title A name given to the resource Symbolism, Ritual, and Continuity: A Socio-Cultural Interpretation of Kumaoni Folk Art Aipan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Global Perspectives on Indigenous Oral Traditions;pp.243-266 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-3927-6.ch010" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-3927-6.ch010</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105020132108?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105020132108?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kalra P., Christ University, India; Harikrishnan R., Christ University, India Description An account of the resource The chapter aims to explore Aipan, a traditional floor art form of the Kumaoni people in Uttarakhand. It examines Aipan as a cultural practice that encompasses symbolism, rituals, gender roles, and oral traditions. The chapter uses insights from folklore studies, anthropology, and cultural theory to study the visual language and social-religious importance of Aipan motifs. It will also examine how these motifs, which are rooted in Brahmanical tradition but maintained through folk practices, represent personal and community identities. Aipan is not just an art form; it is a culturally meaningful practice that conveys cosmological, spiritual, and social stories. In a time when tradition is both being revived and diluted in the modern market, the chapter will also discuss how Aipan is changing to fit todays consumer culture thus addressing important questions about preservation, change, and authenticity. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833733929-0; 979-833733927-6; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online