Galdan Namchot: The Festival of Lights in Ladakh
As the harsh winter descends upon the trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, covering the barren brown mountains in a blanket of …
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The Pride of Alwar: Celebrating Heritage at the Matsya Utsav
While Pushkar has its camels and Jaipur its literature, the historic city of Alwar—nestled in the lap of the green Aravalli …
Majuli Festival: A Celebration of Culture on the World's Largest River Island
Nestled in the lap of the mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam lies Majuli, the world's largest inhabited river island. Whi…
Modak Recipe - Sweet Food for Ganesha
Modak is a kind of sweet dumpling. It originated in India, in the state of Maharashtra. It is served during Ganesh Chaturthi…
Raulane Festival of Kalpa: The Masked Farewell to the Sauni
High in the Himalayas, where the air is thin and the silence is commanded by the imposing Kinner Kailash range, the village …
Utpanna Ekadashi: Myths, Rituals & Stories
Utpanna Ekadashi is a significant festival celebrated by Hindus, particularly dedicated to the worship of Vishnu. Occurring …
Paneer Tikka - Indian Kabab Recipe
Paneer tikka or paneer tikka is a dish originating from India that consists of skewers of paneer cheese , pickled onions and…
Wangala Festival and Folklore
Garos prefer to identify themselves as Achchik Mande or hill people. Their most important festival is Wangala. They call thi…
Methi Mutter Malai Paneer Recipe
Matar Paneer or Methi Matar Malai Paneer is a classic North Indian dish that never fails to delight the taste buds. This veg…
Shad Nongkrem Dance Festival - An Ancient Khasi Festival
Nestled in the northeastern corner of India, the Nongkrem Festival of Meghalaya captivates the hearts of all who witness its…
