Festivals of India
Celebrate the spirit of India. A complete guide to Indian festivals, their origins, rituals, and the diverse cultural significance behind every celebration.
How Kodava Celebrates Weapons During Kailpodh Festival
The Kodava people of Kodagu in Karnataka are one of the very few communities in India granted the legal right...
Ceremonial Preparation of Karah Parshad in Sikh Gurdwaras
In every Gurdwara, before the service begins and before anything else is offered to the congregation, the Karah Parshad is...
The Elaborate Parsi Sky Burials and Towers of Silence
The Towers of Silence that rise above the forested hills of Malabar Hill in Mumbai are among the most private...
Intricate Kolam Floor Art Drawn Daily in South Indian Homes
Before sunrise in millions of homes across Tamil Nadu, a woman steps out of her front door with a fistful...
Danda Nata: Twenty One Days of Sacred Suffering in Odisha
For twenty-one days before the Odia New Year, a group of male devotees in Odisha called Danduas submit themselves to...
Why Toda Tribe Honors Their Sacred Buffaloes in Nilgiri Hills
The Toda people of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu do not simply keep buffaloes. They have organized their entire...
Ganesh Chaturthi: Honoring the Elephant-Headed God of Wisdom
The streets erupt with the beat of Dhol-Tasha, and the air smells of steamed dumplings and marigold flowers. It is...
Christmas in India: A Festive Blend of Faith, Flavors, and Tradition
It’s a season where mango leaves replace mistletoe and biryani takes the place of roast turkey. From the midnight mass...
Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha: Celebrating Faith Sacrifice and Brotherhood
One marks the end of a month-long fast with a feast of sweets; the other honors supreme sacrifice with an...
Pongal and Makar Sankranti: Sun, Gratitude, and New Beginnings
The sky is painted with a million kites, the air smells of roasted sesame, and the cry of "Pongalo Pongal!"...
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