Rann Utsav
Salt production in Gujarat
January 31, 2017
Kharaghoda, a census town in Gujarat supports a major chunk of salt production in India. Located near the geologically unique desert landscape of Little Rann of Kutch, the entire area used to be the base for salt-manufacturing under British Raj and continues to be so to this day....
Read MoreLes teintes colorées de la vie d’un village au Gujarat
January 23, 2017
Très loin de tout maniérisme et de la mode contemporaine, les gens dans les villages de Kutch, au Gujarat, ne se parent que d’habits et d’accessoires traditionnels, mangent leur cuisine locale et, encore de nos jours, se déplacent parfois à dos de chameau. Les visiteurs p...
Read MorePlanning of a desert festival: behind the scenes of Rann Utsav
January 3, 2017
India’s largest district, a rarely traversed arid desert, comes to life during the winter months in form of a culturally rich and exquisitely crafted extravaganza. But, what goes into the making of this rare desert festival and what are the challenges faced? Here’s a sneak pe...
Read MoreA glimpse of rural life in Gujarat
December 29, 2016
Tucked away in a corner of India, Kutch is the largest district of the country. Culturally rich, the district boasts of its uniquely and traditionally designed villages and houses and local culture.
Read MoreRann Utsav: A desert festival that will leave you captivated
December 16, 2016
Rann Utsav, an annual cultural festival celebrated in the unique white desert of Gujarat was recently inaugurated by the state's chief minister. The fest promotes the culture and art from India’s largest district and celebrates life at the white expanse here. A unique tourist ...
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