Kumbh Mela: The World’s Greatest Gathering of Faith
Every few years, the banks of India’s sacred rivers transform into vast temporary cities filled with pilgrims, saints, sadhus and visitors from around the world. This is the Kumbh Mela —...
Theyyam – When Gods Come Alive in North Kerala
As drums echo through the night and a performer emerges in an extraordinary costume of colour, fire and intricate makeup, the atmosphere of a North Kerala village can suddenly feel otherworldly....
Hornbill festival- The Festival of Festivals
Nagaland is known as the land of festivals as each tribe celebrates its own festival with dedication and passion. Some of the important festivals celebrated are: Tsukhenyie by the Chakhesangs in...
Mysore Dasara: The Royal Festival
Mysore Dasara is the state festival in the state of Karnataka in India. It is a 10 day festival, starting with nine nights called Navaratri and the last day being Vijayadashami....
Thrissur Pooram: The pooram of all poorams
The Thrissur Pooram is an annual Hindu temple festival held in Thrissur, Kerala, India. It is held at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur every year on the Pooram day—the day when...