August 3, 2025
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Festivals of India

Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha: Celebrating Faith and Community in Islamic India

Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the two most significant and joyous festivals in the Islamic calendar, celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm by Muslims in India and worldwide. Eid al-Fitr, "Festival of Breaking the Fast," marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting.

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Pongal and Makar Sankranti: Sun, Gratitude, and New Beginnings

Pongal and Makar Sankranti are significant harvest festivals celebrated across India, though known by different names and with regional variations in rituals and customs. Both festivals, typically falling in mid-January, mark the end of winter solstice and the beginning of the sun's northward journey (Uttarayana), heralding longer days and the arrival of spring.

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Onam: Kerala’s Harvest Festival -Celebration of King Mahabali

Onam is the most important and grandest festival celebrated in the state of Kerala, India. A ten-day harvest festival, Onam is deeply rooted in Kerala's culture and mythology, primarily celebrating the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali, a benevolent Asura king who is believed to visit Kerala during this time.

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Durga Puja: Celebrating the Divine Feminine in Bengal

Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsav, is a grand and widely celebrated Hindu festival, particularly in West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, and Bangladesh. Spanning five days (though celebrations often extend longer), Durga Puja is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, the divine feminine power (Shakti) who vanquishes evil.

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Holi: The Festival of Colors

Holi, the "Festival of Colors," is a joyous and exuberant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in India and Nepal, and increasingly across the world by the Indian diaspora. Marking the arrival of spring, the end of winter, and the blossoming of love and colors

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Diwali:Celebrating Light Over Darkness Across India

Diwali, also known as Deepavali or the "Festival of Lights," is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India and across the Indian diaspora. Spanning five days, Diwali is a joyous and auspicious occasion symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

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Arts & Culture

Contemporary Indian Sculpture: Exploring 20th and 21st Century Innovations

Contemporary Indian Sculpture in the 20th and 21st centuries represents a dynamic and diverse field, marked by a fascinating interplay between modern forms and traditional roots. Indian sculptors have embraced a wide range of materials, techniques, and artistic approaches, drawing inspiration from both Western modern art movements and India's rich sculptural heritage.

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Colonial Architecture in India: Indo-Saracenic, Art Deco

Colonial Architecture in India refers to the architectural styles and urban planning initiatives introduced and developed during the period of British colonial rule in India (roughly 17th to mid-20th centuries). This era saw the emergence of distinct architectural styles, including Indo-Saracenic, Art Deco, and the implementation of modern urban planning principles

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Indian Textiles: From Silk Sarees to Block Prints

Indian Textiles are renowned worldwide for their incredible diversity, rich traditions, intricate craftsmanship, and vibrant colors. From luxurious silk sarees to hand-spun cotton khadi, from richly embroidered shawls to resist-dyed ikat fabrics, Indian textiles represent a vast and multifaceted tapestry of techniques, materials, and regional specialties.

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Madhubani Painting: Folk Art from Bihar

Madhubani Painting, also known as Mithila Painting, is a traditional folk art form originating from the Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal in India. Characterized by its bold, linear drawings, vibrant natural colors, and themes rooted in mythology, nature, and daily life

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