Culture
Durga Puja in Delhi: Idolmakers of C R Park preser...
September 27, 2025
With barely a day to go before C R Park, a residential colony in south Delhi, receives its favourite guest of the year, the whole area wears a festive look. Often called Delhi’s “Mini Bengal,” each year, during the Durga Puja, C R Park transforms into a hub of creativity an...
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Diverse Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations across India
September 1, 2025
As homes and localities across India welcomed Lord Ganesha earlier this week, the focus of the attention was naturally drawn towards Mumbai and Pune, as well as other major cities of Maharashtra, the hub of the celebrations in India. Yet, Ganesh Chaturthi is a vibrant, multi-face...
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Hidden strokes: India’s lesser-known art traditi...
August 29, 2025
India’s artistic legacy is a vast constellation, ranging from the majestic cave murals of Ajanta to the globally celebrated Madhubani paintings. Yet, beyond the spotlight, there exist quieter traditions, nurtured for centuries by communities and families, each carrying spiritua...
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India’s temple architecture: Ancient styles meet...
August 14, 2025
In the recent years, Indian temple architecture has witnessed a fascinating blend of tradition and modernity. One striking example from 2025 is the contemporary interpretation of temple designs that celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage while embracing minimalist aesthet...
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Asia’s Largest Carpet Revives Kashmir’s Fading...
August 9, 2025
As the handmade carpet industry in Kashmir faced a steady decline, a remarkable achievement sparked hope. Over nine years, 24 skilled artisans wove Asia’s largest handmade silk carpet, a 267.5-square-metre masterpiece. This extraordinary creation showcases the resilience and un...
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Vanishing threads: 5 Indian handlooms on brink of ...
August 6, 2025
Just as chocolate comes from cocoa and ice cream from milk, every piece of clothing begins at the loom. Handlooms are not just tools, they are the origin of fabric, shaping the very identity of what we wear. In India, clothing is more than a necessity. It reflects who we are, our...
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Capturing unique rituals & myths of Mewar Bhi...
August 2, 2025
A gathering of Mewar Bhil women during Rajasthan’s Gavri festival, dressed in vivid pinks, reds and oranges, the women sit closely together, their colourful attire and jewellery reflecting Bhil cultural identity. The communal scene illustrates both devotion and vibrant unity, a...
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Genius of traditional Indian architecture beyond t...
July 31, 2025
When we think of Indian architecture, famous monuments like the Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, forts and palaces or ancient temples of southern India come to mind. But there is another side to India’s architecture that is just as important, the traditional homes in villages across the...
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Over 200,000 visitors turn up for Jaipur’s Teej ...
July 30, 2025
Under the leadership of Diya Kumari, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Tourism of Rajasthan, Teej Festival and accompanying fair held in Jaipur became a vibrant and inclusive expression of feminine power, cultural revival and living tradition. The fair attracted over 200,000 ...
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Superstitions decoded: Practices that once made se...
July 29, 2025
Across cultures in India, many everyday customs and taboos are passed down through generations, often without questioning their origin. Yet behind these seemingly irrational beliefs lie strong historical reasonings shaped by the limitations of earlier times, lack of electricity, ...
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