Culture
50th Wangala Festival: Celebrating Meghalaya’s d...
November 7, 2026
As November approaches, the Garo Hills in Meghalaya prepare for the rhythmic beats of traditional drums as the Garo community gathers for one of its oldest harvest celebrations. Wangala, a post-harvest thanksgiving festival dedicated to Misi Saljong, the deity associated with fer...
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‘Sindoor Khela’: A Bittersweet Farewell to Dur...
October 22, 2026
With the sounds of the traditional drum, played in its typical rhythm and amidst chanting of prayers, the vibrant red of vermillion and women dressed in traditional sarees, the residents of Chittaranjan Park, a locality in southern Delhi dominated by the Bengali community, bid fa...
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Bengal Biennale to be held in Kolkata, Santiniketa...
October 8, 2026
The Bengal Biennale is set to return for its second edition from November 25 to January 2, 2027, with exhibitions and artistic practices to be organised at several venues in Kolkata and Santiniketan. In a press statement, the organisers of Bengal Biennale, say that this year’s ...
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6th Shillong Literary Festival to be held from Nov...
September 29, 2026
Against the backdrop of Shillong’s cherry blossoms, the sixth Shillong Literary Festival will bring together writers, thinkers, artists and readers from November 12-14 at Ward’s Lake. The three-day festival will feature literature, storytelling, dialogue, music and performanc...
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Dhokra: Keeping generations of craftsmanship alive...
September 24, 2026
In the densely-forested parts of southern Chhattisgarh, at the heart of Bastar district’s rich handicraft tradition is Dhokra, a bell-metal craft that has been one of the most well-known products of this tribal-dominated part of India. The Bastar–Kondagaon belt, is recognised...
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Kodava weddings: Keeping Coorg’s warrior legac...
September 20, 2026
Away from the better-known coffee plantations and mist-covered landscapes of Coorg, or Kodagu, in Karnataka, the weddings of the Kodava community offer a glimpse into a distinctive cultural tradition where marriage is closely connected with ancestry, family and martial heritage. ...
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Saura Idital: Stories of spirits, nature and a liv...
September 8, 2026
In the tribal landscapes of Odisha, the Saora community is predominantly found in the hilly and forested regions of the southern parts of the state, with significant populations concentrated in Gajapati and Rayagada districts. For the Saora community, a wall becomes much more t...
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Gotipua: A gendered artistry
September 4, 2026
The eyes of a young boy, no older than six, are wide with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. He poses to give a dramatic side stare while his face is painted with red and white powder by deft fingers, guided by generations of custom. The make-up artist applies kohl to demar...
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Stitches of the Nilgiris: Exploring legacy of Toda...
August 29, 2026
Toda embroidery, locally known as Pukhoor, is a distinctive expression of its cultural identity. Traditionally practiced by the women of Toda tribe, a community inhabiting the Nilgiris in southern India, the craft uses red and black threads on white cotton to create intricate geo...
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Pichora: Timeless traditions of Kumaoni bridal wea...
August 28, 2026
India, a land of rich traditions and diverse cultures, is a canvas where customs are beautifully reflected through its clothes, jewellery, and even the food. The country’s cultural tapestry varies from region to region, with each state and community adding its own unique touch ...
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