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Uttarayan Skies: The History of Kite Flying in India
by Shree Sauparnika V Makar Sankranti marks a special moment in the Hindu calendar: the day Surya, the Sun God, begins his northward journey, known as Uttarayan. This celestial shift is deeply significant, symbolising the return of light, warmth, and hope. As the days lengthen, the harvest is gathered, and life moves toward renewal, making it an auspicious time […]
Myths Behind India’s Harvest Festivals
by Keya Gupta The end of winter is when winter crops such as sugarcane, wheat, and sesame are harvested across the country. The harvest of these crops is traditionally celebrated across the country, as Makar Sankranti in many North and South Indian states, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Magh Bihu in Assam, and Lohri in Punjab […]
Drums, Dance, and Devotion — Harvest Festivals of Meghalaya
By Shree Sauparnika V In the mist-covered hills of Meghalaya, two vibrant festivals bring communities together in joyful thanksgiving during the first few weeks of November — Wangala of the Garo people and Nongkrem of the Khasi tribe. Both celebrations honour the harvest, the land, and the spirits of nature — yet each has its own distinctive rituals, music, and meaning. Wangala – The Hundred […]
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 […]
The Astrology of Navratri
By Keya Gupta In Indian culture, astrology is more than a tool to predict our ever-changing lives. It is the thread that connects everyday life to the stars and sky. As Sharad Navratri arrives, the air grows crisp and the seasons turn, along with a shift in the spiritual landscape. This is the festival that […]
Monsoon Ragas: How Indian Classical Music Welcomes the Rain
By Shree Sauparnika V When dark clouds gather and the first drops kiss the earth, nature begins its grand symphony. The wind whistles, thunder rumbles, and in homes, temples, and concert halls, a voice rises in song. In India, the monsoon is not only heard, seen or felt but also sung. Music and the Seasons […]
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 […]
The Eternal Teachers: Great Gurus from Ancient India
By Shree Sauparnika V In the Indian tradition, knowledge is sacred and those who share it are even more so. A Guru is not merely a teacher, but a guide who leads the seeker from darkness to light, from confusion to clarity. On the day of Guru Purnima, we honour these luminous figures who shaped […]
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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.
