Tag: culture
Travel – a doorway to culture and empathy
At a time when we are still emerging from the lockdown and continue to be constrained by many travel restrictions, let us reflect on...
Folk music and dance: symbols of India’s rich heritage
Every country connects people with its soul through music. When it comes to India, due to its rich cultural diversity, it has contributed greatly...
India’s beloved pink city Jaipur, its art, and culture
Jaipur - the pink city of India can be thought of as the melting pot of all things art and craft. With its own...
India’s hidden gems: take an ‘abroad vacation’ closer home
International tourism is a dream for many of us. To be able to witness the breathtaking beauty of iconic spots all around the world...
Ugādi, for a flavourful New Year
The door's adorned with mango leaves, doorstep with rangoli...
The main doorstep of the house is being adorned with fresh mango leaves. A garland of...
Mahararashtrian community celebrates Gudi Padwa with shrikhand puri
Gudi Padwa is the lunar new year celebrated by the Maharashtrian community in India. On this day, families come together to hoist a gudi and...
The life and teachings of Sant Goswami Tulsidas
Goswami Tulsidas, or more famously Tulsidas, was an Indian poet-saint, philosopher, composer, and social reformer widely known for his literary work Ramcharitmanas - the...
Mewar: a timeless beauty, exquisite culture
Mewar: the food and culture of central Rajasthan
Mewar - the name itself carries with it the sounds of royalty and centuries worth of cultural...
The Rajputana culture: a hearty celebration of life
Perhaps for most people who hear the word “Rajputana”, the picture that is immediately recalled to mind is that of turbaned men curling their...
Demystifying Khajuraho: temples cast in stone; frozen in time
Khajuraho temples: art, worship, or erotica?
Khajuraho – a word that conjures up images of scenes from the lives of men and women and gods...
White winters in Himachal? Stuff dreams are made of
It is that time of the year when the pleasant February air BECKONS travellers who enjoy winter breaks much more than the summer ones....
Hurda ponkh: redefine the concept of parties!
Jowar or sorghum is a kind of white millet. It grows abundantly in Maharashtra and some parts of Gujarat and Karnataka. The tender jowar...
Sattvik fare at Hilton to celebrate the holy month of Shravan
It is the month of Shravan and the atmosphere is resplendent with devotees thronging temples, offering obeisance to their favourite Lord Shiva, also known...
India celebrating Shri Ram Navami today
It is the occasion of Shri Ram Navami today, celebrated with much gaiety and pomp all over the country. It is also called the...
The magnificent splendor of Rajasthani stepwells
A land of many cultures, several factors over the centuries have influenced the architecture of India. From the artisans who came to the country...
