Art & Culture
Spring Festivals of India: Celebrations that Welcome the Season of Renewal
Spring in India is a season of color, joy, and new beginnings. As winter fades away and flowers begin to bloom, communities across the country celebrate festivals that mark the arrival of the new season. Many of India’s most vibrant…
Gudi Padwa 2026: Date, Significance, Traditions, and How It Is Celebrated
Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year and is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Maharashtra and parts of Karnataka and Goa. The festival symbolizes new beginnings, prosperity, and the arrival of spring. In 2026,…
Holika Dahan 2026: Date, History, Rituals & Cultural Significance
Holika Dahan is not just a bonfire before Holi. It represents the victory of faith over ego, truth over arrogance, and devotion over power. In 2026, Holika Dahan will be observed on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and Holi (Dhulandi) will…
The Story Behind Kashmiri Pashmina: Craft, Culture and Identity
Pashmina is more than a fabric from Kashmir. It is a symbol of skill, history and identity. For centuries, Pashmina has been woven by hand in the Himalayan region and valued across the world for its softness, warmth, and rarity.…
Chhath Puja 2025: Rivers, Rituals & the Sunrise That Connects Generations
Chhath Puja is one of the oldest and most unique festivals of India. It is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya, the goddess believed to protect children and nature. Unlike most festivals, Chhath Puja has no idol…
Dhanteras Through the Ages: How the Festival Evolved Over Centuries
Dhanteras is the festival of wealth and prosperity, which marks the beginning of the Diwali celebrations in India. Traditionally observed two days before Diwali, it is an auspicious day dedicated to welcoming wealth and good fortune. This day is also…
Diwali 2025 Complete Guide: Dates, Rituals & Celebrations Across India
Diwali is finally here! The festival of lights is back and this year it’s going to be bigger and brighter than ever. If you are wondering when Diwali is, what to do, where to go, or how to celebrate –…
Navratri 2025 in India: Dates, Rituals, Colours & Regional Traditions
Navratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated with unmatched devotion and colourful traditions across India. The festival lasts for nine nights and ten days, honouring Goddess Durga in her nine powerful forms, also known as Nava Durga.…
Lesser-Known Navratri Rituals: Exploring India’s Rich Regional Traditions
Navratri is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, and it is known for its devotion to Goddess Durga. While many of us are familiar with the grand Durga Puja in West Bengal or the energetic Garba nights…
Pitru Paksha 2025: Everything You Should Know About
Every year, Hindus observe a sacred fortnight dedicated to their ancestors, known as Pitru Paksha or Shradh Paksha. In 2025, Pitru Paksha will begin on Monday, September 7, 2025, and end on Sunday, September 21, 2025, with the most significant…
The Ganesha Idol That Costs More Than Various Treasures Combined: Inside Mumbai’s Most Expensive Pandal
Mumbai’s GSB Seva Mandal has insured their 2025 Ganesh celebrations for ₹474.46 crores. That’s more money than most companies make in their lifetime. The idol wears 69 kg of pure gold and 336 kg of silver – worth more than…
Onam 2025: Date, History, Significance, Traditions, and Celebrations
Onam is the biggest festival of Kerala, celebrated with flowers, food, and joy. It is a harvest festival that also honors the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. In 2025, Onam will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 26. The festival…
Chikhal Kalo 2025: Experience Goa’s Mud Festival of Devotion and Fun
When most people think of Goa, they picture beaches and nightlife. But if you want to witness Goa’s deep cultural roots, there’s one festival that brings together devotion, joy, and nature in the most unique way. This festival is called…
Puri Rath Yatra 2025: Complete Guide to the Festival, Dates, Rituals, and Travel Tips
Puri Rath Yatra is one of the biggest and most important festivals in India. It is celebrated every year in Puri, Odisha, at the famous Jagannath Temple. The festival attracts millions of devotees from all around the world who come…
Moatsu Festival 2025: A Celebration of Ao Naga Culture in Nagaland
The Moatsu Festival 2025 is a special event celebrated by the Ao Naga tribe in the northeastern state of Nagaland, India. This festival marks the end of the sowing season and is a time for the community to come together…
