Regional Festivals
Some Indian festivals make the most sense in the places that shaped them. This section follows regional celebrations such as Yaoshang in Manipur, Kharchi Puja in Tripura, Tarnetar in Gujarat, Poush Mela in Bengal, Karaga in Karnataka and Hemis in Ladakh, looking at the local history, communities and customs that give each festival its identity.
Rann Utsav: How the White Rann Became a Festival Landscape
There is a night in the Rann of Kutch that people who have seen it struggle to describe accurately. The...
Tarnetar Fair: How Embroidered Umbrellas Became a Courtship Tradition
In the village of Tarnetar in Gujarat's Saurashtra region, every monsoon brings one of the most visually extraordinary gatherings in...
Kharchi Puja: When the Earth Asks for Washing
Every monsoon, hereditary Chantai priests carry fourteen deities to the Khow river. They bathe the gods so the earth can...
Yaoshang Festival: The Festival Manipur Still Owns
When spring comes to Manipur, the full moon rises over the Kangla plains and young men and women gather under...
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