The Kandangi saree, native to the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, is once again drawing attention in conversations around India’s handloom heritage. Closely associated...
In an era dominated by machine-made décor, the centuries-old Sadeli craft of Surat is witnessing a quiet yet significant revival, blending heritage craftsmanship with...
Dalle Khursani—often called the “red cherry pepper”—is a bright red, round chilli grown across the Himalayan belt, especially in Sikkim and parts of North...
Devotees across Tamil Nadu and Kerala are converging on sacred water bodies today for Masi Magam 2026, a revered Hindu festival blending spiritual purification...
As India gears up for Holi, thandai—the iconic chilled, milk-based festive drink—returns to centre stage. Traditionally prepared with milk, nuts, seeds, saffron, rose, and...
As India steps into Holi season, the festival of colours does more than brighten streets and courtyards—it reactivates a vast ecosystem of folk arts...
As India celebrates Holi each spring, the festival of colours once again becomes a vivid reminder of the country’s extraordinary cultural diversity. The core...
As India prepares to celebrate Holi, communities across the country will gather on the evening/night of March 3, 2026 for Holika Dahan—the traditional bonfire ritual symbolising the triumph of good over evil and the spiritual cleansing of negativity. (Local muhurat can vary by city and panchang; this year also coincides with a lunar eclipse window […]