Kathakali Vesham (makeup and costume of Kathakali ...

Kathakali, the theatrical dance form dates back to the 14th century. Vesham (makeup) of Kathakali dancers is an intricate process that involves several hours. Here is a sneak peek into the colourful process.

Unusual Indian temples with their offbeat offering...

Belief is one of the strongest driving forces in world, and when in India you have a varied display of such faith and beliefs. But what when this faith is a bit unconventional? Here are a few offbeat Indian temples which may leave you surprised.

Five folk dances of India

India, the land of rich heritage, has a plethora of traditional folk dances to groove on. From Kashmir’s Dhumal and Kerala’s Kathakali, to Garba in Gujarat and Odissi from Odisha, each dance form is unique in itself. Here are five traditional dance forms from India!

Celebrating the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Na...

Celebrating the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Considered to be one of the most sacred festivals among Sikhs, the Sikh followers across India and other parts of the world celebrated Guru Nanak Dev’s 550th birthday on November 12. Devotees thronged in large numbe...

Merry Making In

L’Inde et le Pakistan réunis pour le 550e Anniv...

Ce 12 novembre marque le 550e anniversaire de la naissance de Guru Nanak, le fondateur et premier des dix gourous du sikhisme, et à cette occasion, les pèlerins indiens ont pu se rendre au temple où il repose, le Gurudwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, au Pakistan, grâce à l’ouv...

Chhath Puja: an age-old ritual for the Sun god

Chhath Puja, also known as Dala Puja is a Hindu festival which is celebrated with gaiety and religious fervor mainly in northern and eastern states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.  The word Chhath means sixth in Maithili, Nepali, and Bhojpuri languages. De...

The ruins of Purulia temples

Purulia district, located in the east Indian state of West Bengal, possesses a diverse amount of culture and heritage. Surrounded by Midnapore, Bankura and Burdwan district, this place has undergone significant changes over the past few decades from what was originally known as V...

Sand Sculpting By The Sea Shore

Kali Puja au Bengale

Peu après les célébrations de Durga Puja, le Bengale se prépare à l’arrivée de la divinité de l’esprit, du corps et de l’âme. Mais pourquoi le Bengale célèbre-t-il Kali Puja (adoration de la déesse Kali), alors que l’Inde célèbre Diwali (la fête des lumi...