Issue 30 · October 2021
This month we celebrate India’s festive season, from Dussehra and Navaratri to Diwali.
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Dussehra & Diwali
Festivals that light up the country.
Visit Kumartuli in Kolkata to See Durga Idols Being Made
If you have marveled over the intricate beauty of the idols of Goddess Durga during…
Why Diwali Day is also Bandi Chhor Divas celebration?
Along with diyas and fireworks, the rich history of Amritsar comes alive as Sikh martial…
How do you celebrate Dashain festival?
Day 1: Ghatasthapana Ghaṭasthāpanā (घटस्थापना “sowing Jamara”) marks the beginning of Dashain Festival. It means…
Mysore Dasara – The Colourful Festivities of Mysore
The grandeur of Karnataka can be witnessed in its full glory during the Mysore Dasara…
Why & How the Navaratri Golu is celebrated?
Navaratri, the nine-day autumn festival, is a celebration of women’s empowerment. Although the festival is…
How Kullu Dussehra is celebrated?
Kullu, the “Valley of Gods,” is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful parts of Himachal…
Mapping Diwali Celebrations Across India
The Indian festival of Diwali is one of its most anticipated and widely celebrated festivals….
Where to see Ramlila performances across India?
While it is exciting to participate in the Navratri celebration of our city, it is…
Dussehra Celebration All Over India
Dussehra, one of the main Hindu festivals, marks the victory of good over evil. It…
Varanasi to Kullu: The One Route That Explains India’s Festival Season
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Issue 30 · October 2021 This month we celebrate India’s festive season, from Dussehra and…
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