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Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god of prosperity and wisdom, is a prominent figure on the exterior walls of South Indian temples in Kerala. Ganesh Chaturthi, a ten-day festival honouring Ganesha’s birth, starts on the fourth day of Bhadrapada (August-September) in the Hindu

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

Janmashtami, celebrated this year on 16th August 2025, is one of the most cherished Hindu festivals in India and Nepal, marking the divine birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. The festival is steeped in devotion, symbolizing the triumph of

Teej is a vibrant and joyous festival celebrated primarily by women across northern and western India, especially in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal. Marking the onset of the monsoon season, Teej honours the divine union of Goddess Parvati and

For a few weeks each spring, before the high passes open and the summer crowds arrive, Ladakh belongs entirely to the apricot tree. Pink and white blossoms spread through the lower valleys in waves – Sham, Aryan, Nubra – transforming one of

Kerala’s scenic coastal town of Varkala is all set to host the second edition of the International Surfing Festival from April 10 to 13 at Edava Beach. Organized by the Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS) along with the Thiruvananthapuram District Tourism

Celebrated on April 14th this year, Baisakhi embodies two distinct aspects in one festival. For farmers across Punjab, it marks the harvest of the rabi crops, a moment of deep gratitude for the season’s abundance. For the Sikh community, it holds something

Eid means festivity. Fitr means breaking the fast. Together, they describe a day that arrives like a deep exhale, the joyful culmination of Ramadan’s month of fasting, prayer, and quiet reflection. This year, it falls on the 20th and 21st March. The