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The sixth day of the Hindu month of Kartika (Oct-Nov) witnesses the celebration of Chhath Puja (“chhath” meaning sixth). The festival which is dedicated to the Sun God is observed […]
The vibrant festival of Durga Puja is fast approaching and it’s not just the pandals, the colours, and the dhol. Durga puja is the grand celebration of culture and tradition […]
Imagining yourself working on your system to meet a deadline or to complete a pitch, when the ring on your fingers catches the light and glitter, making you smile.. making […]
Few things in life can match the magic of an Onam morning. Celebrated in the Chingam month of the Malayalam calendar, this harvest festival is also the annual homecoming of […]
Ganesh Chaturthi, one of India’s most vibrant festivals, marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed God of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. As the festival ushers in fresh starts […]
Karwa Chauth is an auspicious festival celebrated by married women in India. It is a special day of fasting and devotion, and women pray for the longevity and well-being of […]
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chathurthi, is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha. The ten-day-long festival is a time of devotion and cultural splendour that […]
Pongal is the harvest festival of South India, celebrated predominantly in Tamil Nadu. The celebration of Pongal is to pay gratitude to the Sun God to seek blessings for a […]
Navratri – a time-honoured tradition that celebrates the Divine feminine. A celebration replete with culture, festivities and spirituality. Navratri means nine nights and is glorified in honour of the many […]
Zestful men and women dressed to the nines, dancing and singing around bonfires, is what the Lohri vibe is all about. Bonfires, family gatherings, mouth-watering delicacies, lots of dance and […]
The climax of any Hindu wedding ceremony is the process of “tying the knot”. The priest invokes the blessings of the Almighty by chanting several mantras and hands over the sacred thread […]
The small mandapam inside the temple is decorated beautifully with thousands of sweet smelling blossoms. The soft hymns chanting the almighty’s name and fame could be heard from anywhere in […]
Festivals form the crux of Indian culture and tradition. There are over 30 grand festivals celebrated across the nation. Each festival has great significance with respect to religion, terrain and […]
“Sita Kalyana Vaibhogame Rama Kalyana Vaibhogame” Any Iyer wedding will be incomplete without women singing this to the couple. It is to invoke the blessings of Lord Rama for the […]
Tamil Nadu is the southernmost state of India, located at the tip of the Indian Peninsula. Famous for its classical dance, music, temples, architecture, food, movies, hill stations and pilgrim […]
Rajasthan, which literally means ‘the abode of kings’, is the largest state in the Northwest region of India. The mystical Thar desert, the majestic palaces, ancient forts, awe-inspiring havelis and the […]
The age old traditions that vary through the different parts of the seventh largest state, Karnataka have the people following diverse wedding styles in keeping with the rich diversity of […]
Blessed with white sandy beaches, a beautiful network of backwaters, blue hills and rainforests, Kerala is befittingly called ‘God’s own country’ . ‘Simple living and high thinking’ is a way of life […]
