Guardians of the Locals: A look into Hindu Folk Deities
Dr Dinesh Soni
The phrase folk religion or folk deity is very commonly heard in terms of culture. Every state and region in India have a set of folk deities. After the release…
Festival & Rituals
Beyond the Legends: The story and significance of Narakasura’s killing by Krishna
The festival of Narak Chatudashi is part of Diwali and is celebrated in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana and parts of Andhra Pradesh on the day before Lakshmi Poojan. Sometimes the…
A town without Diwali : Understanding the uniqueness of Melukote
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy throughout India. However, there are certain pockets in the country where this festival is not observed with the…
The Festival of Dolls : Golu
Guest Author
India celebrates Navratri differently in all states commonly signifying the win of good over devil. The East celebrates it with pomp and show, mela and pandal as Durga Puja, North…