By Mehroob Mushtaq
A potter family in Srinagar makes diyas to be used during Diwali. The ‘diyas’ are in great demand and are a shining example of inter-faith harmony in the valley.
A potter family in Srinagar makes diyas to be used during Diwali. The ‘diyas’ are in great demand and are a shining example of inter-faith harmony in the valley.
By Seema Kaintura
These days, due to paucity of time and isolated existences we guiltily console and feed our spirits upon the festival stereotypes instead. As a result of this, Diwali, a festival of light, is left with very little sparkle
These days, due to paucity of time and isolated existences we guiltily console and feed our spirits upon the festival stereotypes instead. As a result of this, Diwali, a festival of light, is left with very little sparkle
By Seema Kaintura
Open up your hearts to regional cuisine, use Diwali as an occasion to learn more about traditional recipes and try making few in your kitchens
Open up your hearts to regional cuisine, use Diwali as an occasion to learn more about traditional recipes and try making few in your kitchens
By Seema Kaintura
Present-day festivities are limited by the modern urban life experiences whereas traditionally, festivals in India took an individual to the community and were varied and numerous in their modes of celebrations spread over a fortnight
Present-day festivities are limited by the modern urban life experiences whereas traditionally, festivals in India took an individual to the community and were varied and numerous in their modes of celebrations spread over a fortnight
By Ankit Rathore
The government’s initiative to provide Varanasi’s potters with motor-run wheels is being lauded by the artisans who now have better technology to meet the surge in demand for earthen lamps in the Diwali festival. Potters claim their production has doubled since they switched to using bijli wali chaak.
The government’s initiative to provide Varanasi’s potters with motor-run wheels is being lauded by the artisans who now have better technology to meet the surge in demand for earthen lamps in the Diwali festival. Potters claim their production has doubled since they switched to using bijli wali chaak.
By Ankit Rathore
Thousands of farmers in Chiraigaon block of Varanasi cultivate flowers. Navratri and Diwali are when they earn maximum profits. While untimely October rains have destroyed a part of their produce, they hope Diwali sales will help compensate for their losses.
Thousands of farmers in Chiraigaon block of Varanasi cultivate flowers. Navratri and Diwali are when they earn maximum profits. While untimely October rains have destroyed a part of their produce, they hope Diwali sales will help compensate for their losses.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Owls meant to be sacrificed on Diwali, saved. Six poachers were arrested in a village in Valsad, Gujarat, for having two rare Bengal eagle-owls in their possession.
Owls meant to be sacrificed on Diwali, saved. Six poachers were arrested in a village in Valsad, Gujarat, for having two rare Bengal eagle-owls in their possession.
By Seema Kaintura
Humble but fresh ingredients form the basis of rich Indian culinary tradition, where every dish evolved, has a specific purpose, place and accompaniment. This Diwali try these traditional recipes
Humble but fresh ingredients form the basis of rich Indian culinary tradition, where every dish evolved, has a specific purpose, place and accompaniment. This Diwali try these traditional recipes
By Abdul Wasim Ansari
Sultaniya village in Rajgarh wakes up the day after Diwali to ‘Chhoda Utsav’, reminiscent of the bullfighting in far away Spain or perhaps the Jallikattu of Tamil Nadu.
Sultaniya village in Rajgarh wakes up the day after Diwali to ‘Chhoda Utsav’, reminiscent of the bullfighting in far away Spain or perhaps the Jallikattu of Tamil Nadu.
By Manoj Choudhary
While Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, Sohrai Porab celebrates the return of the cattle to their village. Villagers in Jharkhand worship the cows by decorating them, lighting lamps, singing songs and offering pujas.
While Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, Sohrai Porab celebrates the return of the cattle to their village. Villagers in Jharkhand worship the cows by decorating them, lighting lamps, singing songs and offering pujas.