Baithak Culture in Lucknow: Revival of an Age-Old Tradition
The candles flicker against the high ceilings of an old Lucknow haveli. Outside, the lanes of Chowk settle into evening quiet. Inside, a small group sits on white sheets. A poet clears his throat. A musician tunes the tanpura. Someone pours tea. Conversation moves slowly from a couplet by Mir to a thumri that suddenly…