Festivals

Few childhood stories in India have travelled as far as that of Krishna. It begins at midnight in a prison in Mathura, with a child born under threat, and continues through temples, songs, kitchens and crowded streets more than two thousand years

As the monsoon retreats and autumn casts its warm glow across India, Dussehra—also known as Vijayadashami—ushers in a powerful celebration of courage, virtue and renewal. At the heart of the festival is the enduring story of Lord Rama’s victory over the demon

Durga Puja arrives with a sense of anticipation—ceremonial, vibrant and deeply rooted in devotion. Celebrating Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura, the festival honours the timeless triumph of good over evil and the power of the divine feminine. The celebrations begin

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and captivating celebration of Onam, Kerala’s most significant festival, steeped in tradition, culture, and history. Celebrated in the Malayali month of Chingam (August-September), Onam is a 10-day cultural extravaganza that symbolizes the annual homecoming of the mythical

Most harvest festivals are solemn affairs. Pulikali is not. On the fourth day of Onam each year, the streets of Thrissur fill with hundreds of men painted head to toe as tigers and leopards, shaking their bellies and dancing to the thunderous