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Kolkata in festivals: a calendar of celebrations

here’s a saying in Bengali that goes, baro mashe tero parbon, literally ‘13 festivals in 12 months’, neatly summing up the […]

n India, the lavish decoration of everyday objects is a national obsession. Making the mundane magnificent is an expression of […]

Rama Navami is a spring festival that celebrates the birth of the Prince of Ayodhya of the epic Ramayana. Lord […]

If there’s one place that knows how to celebrate a festival, it’s India. From grand city events to simple village melas (fairs), India’s […]

Hinduism is not just a religion in India. It is a way of life. In Hinduism, rituals are performed to […]

What is it with India and colour? From deity-filled temples to rainbow-hued saris, India’s colours are vivid and supersaturated. But the palette […]

Although India is one country, there are striking differences between the north and south. Think of India as Europe, where […]

The Ganges (Ganga) River runs through northern India and is sacred to those who follow Hinduism. More than four hundred million people […]

Indian culture is full of unique customs and traditions that are waiting to be explored. These cultural aspects differ widely […]

Did you know that Indian food is made to be eaten with your hands? In fact, there is an entire […]