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9 Unique Makar Sankranti Customs
India is truly known as the 'Land of Festivals'. With each region and state, comes a beautiful and colourful festival. These not only have religious c...
By Saswati Borthakur
5 January, 2017
Awadh, Lucknow: The Confluence of Culture, Harmony and Heritage.
The city, a glimpse I am fortunate to live in a city known popularly as the 'City of Nawabs'- Lucknow. But to me, every person here is a Nawab. A...
By Saswati Borthakur
12 January, 2017
Faith Beyond Religion- The Incredible Story Of Purana Hanuman Mandir, Aliganj
In an earlier article, we had talked about the innate harmony between two such communities, which have been made scapegoats by people and politics a...
By Saswati Borthakur
19 January, 2017
Unique Kashmiri Wedding Traditions
Newly Wedded Couple (Kashmiri Wedding) The state of Jammu and Kashmir, the northernmost st...
By Saswati Borthakur
14 March, 2017
The Tragic Tale of Dal Lake, Srinagar
The History: One of the Kashmir’s most exquisite attractions is the Dal Lake which is famous for its floating market. This floating market is not only a mode to...
By Banani
24 March, 2017
Phulkari: A Story Woven With Silken Threads
A lady wearing a Phulkari dupatta Punjab- The Land of Five Rivers, is a jewel in the crown that is India. In fact, the very word 'Punjab...
By Saswati Borthakur
6 April, 2017
Celebrating Vesak, Celebrating Buddha
Baisakhi, as many of us know of it, is a festival to mark the onset of spring and the beginning of the Sikh New Year. However, this festival has a lot more sign...
By Vinisha Gupta
13 April, 2017
Rongali Bihu: Changing Perspectives With Changing Times
Dancers and singers enjoying themselves For me, being an Assamese, something about 'Bihu' and this time of the year screams happiness, colours,...
By Saswati Borthakur
12 April, 2017
Hola Mohalla: The Celebration of Bravery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHPxkZ7S_H8&list=RDdHPxkZ7S_H8#t=1 Remember, the famous Akshay Kumar in the song Tung Tung Baje from Singh is Bli...
By Vinisha Gupta
19 April, 2017
Gatka: The Martial Art of the Warriors of Punjab
Sportsmen engaged in the sport Who doesn't like watching action movies where the hero performs death-defying stunts? Actors like Bruce Lee and Jac...
By Saswati Borthakur
20 April, 2017
Vat Savitri Puja: All you need to know about this Indian ritual
Vat Savitri-The ritual and its significance Vat Savitri: India, as a country, comprises of many traditions and unique culture. Some are...
By Banani
25 May, 2017
5 Things To Know about Ambubachi Mela, Visit Kamakhya Temple, Assam this June
Sea of humanity at the mela Ambubachi Mela is celebrated during the month of 'Aashadh' of the Hindu calendar, in the Kamakhya Devi Temple...
By Saswati Borthakur
31 May, 2017
Minjar Mela: Chamba's Festival of the Maize Stalk!
Himachal Pradesh is truly the 'abode of snow'. With lush green valleys, fruit-laden orchards and snow-capped mountains, it is a spectacle to behold. T...
By Saswati Borthakur
29 June, 2017
Super Six reasons for witnessing Hariyali Teej
The vivacious Rajasthan has endless reasons to welcome you throughout the year. Few amongst the exhaustive list are the rich cultural festivals, the picturesque...
By Vinisha Gupta
14 July, 2017
Incredible Jain Wedding Traditions - Fascinating Rituals All Over!
Jain traditions and customs with respect to their weddings are truly simple but then very ritualistic and magical in nature. They also believe in solemnising th...
By Ankita Datta
21 July, 2017