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The Artisans of Diwali and Dussehra
by Keya Gupta The festive season is filled with beauty. Flowers, rangolis, and diyas transform neighbourhoods for Dussehra and Diwali. These crafts are so woven into our celebrations that they often seem invisible. But who makes these objects, and what goes into making them? Building Ravana: The Effigy Makers of Dussehra As early as August, […]
A Dussehra Beyond Borders: Dashain in Nepal
By Keya Gupta Marking the end of monsoon, communities across South Asia celebrate with festivals that commemorate the triumph of good over evil. In the month of Ashwin, the seventh month in the Hindu calendar, which is typically during September-October, India celebrates Dussehra with grand Ram-Leela performances and Ravana effigies. Similar celebrations occur across the […]
Ganesh Chaturthi and the Evolution of Sacred Art
by Keya Gupta When you think of Ganesha, you picture the pot-bellied elephant-headed God, worshipped across India. But historically, Ganesha has travelled around the world, with the oldest surviving Ganesha statue being found in the Kung-sin province of China, in 531 CE! In fact, Ganesha idols have been found all over the world, from Japan […]
Waking up to Vishu
By Adithya Ganapathy (Age -12) It is the first day of Medam. Crops are about to be harvested, and then Vishu comes. Vishu, also known as the Malayali New Year, is a Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala. It is believed that on this day, Lord Krishna killed Narakasura, a demon. It is also celebrated as the […]
The Goan Carnival: A Festive Extravaganza
By Shree Sauparnika V Every year, just before the beginning of Lent, the coastal state of Goa comes alive with the vivid colours, lively music, and infectious energy of the Carnival. This vibrant festival that takes place in February or March, is a unique celebration that embodies the rich cultural heritage and Portuguese influence in […]
Makara Sankranti in Kumaon
By Vijita Mukherjee Makara Sankranti is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. On this day, known as Uttarayani or Ghughuti (घुघुति) in Kumaon, the sun enters the zodiac sign of ‘Makara’ (Capricorn), and starts to move to the north (uttar). With a change of season, the migratory birds start […]
Bali Jatra: The Voyage to Bali
By Jayshree Misra Tripathi In the month of Karthika of the Hindu Lunar Calendar, that falls mid-October to mid-November, the night of the full moon is called Karthika Purnima. A festival is celebrated in Odisha to honour ancient mariners and traders, called Sadhabas. On this night, they would set sail for the distant shores of […]
The Dree Festival
India is full of unique festivals and celebrations, which differ from region to region. One such interesting and important festival is Dree, which is celebrated in the months of June and July in Arunachal Pradesh. This is an agricultural festival, aimed at pleasing the gods and praying for a bountiful harvest. According to the legend, […]
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The Naval Journey of India Book I
This book is the first of a three-book series that takes a deep and detailed look at India's Naval History and a deep insight into the lives of our men and women in white. But any series on the Indian Navy has to start at the very beginning - exploring India's celebrated maritime history. Join our little hero, Bharat, and his grandfather, Commodore Sagar, as they sail into the deep blue waters of time. Book I of The Naval Journey of India takes a sweeping look at India's maritime endeavours, how the seas impacted us over millennia and how the oceans made us who we are.
