Festivals

By Ramyani Banerjee The fat-bellied ghosts from Satyajit Ray’s Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne. Image Source:- Ray, Satyajit, director. Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne. 1969, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-s-9hp5bIQ....

By Anukriti Upreti As the day winds down and the sun sets behind the mountains, in the serene twilight, children and elders light the Bhailo,...

By Anukriti Upreti Bastar Dussehara is a 75 days long festival celebrated in the Ashwin month of the Hindu calendar (September–October). This festival does not...

By Chanchal Kale India exemplifies a rich tapestry of cultural diversity, wherein religion fundamentally shapes social structures and interactions. The intrinsic relationship between individuals and...

By Chanchal Kale Festivals illustrate the deep connections between nature, culture, and livelihoods, effectively blurring the boundaries that separate people. In the diverse Indian subcontinent,...

By Riya Pradhan For a country that's dipped in religious and cultural traditions, festivals are nothing but the greatest testament of societal integration and harmony....

Jainism, with its profound emphasis on non-violence (Ahimsa) and rigorous self-discipline, presents a unique tapestry of beliefs and practices that distinguish it from other religious...

Eid is a sacred occasion in the Islamic calendar, celebrated with a rich concoction of rituals that deepen connections to faith, community, and tradition. From...

India is a land of diverse cultures, traditions, customs, languages, religions and cuisines. Its diversity is the result of foreign trade and networks, and the...

Eid al-fitr, a significant celebration marking the end of Ramazan, held a prominent position within the lavish courts of the Mughal Empire. Concluding the Islamic...