Dil Ki Dhun, Paavon Ki Thakan: Music and Dance in Indian Festivals Kabhi aankhen band karke socho, Diwali ki raat… the air thick with the scent of jasmine and burning diyas. The rhythmic clang of temple bells mixing with the laughter of children. Aur phir, dhire se, the strains of a shehnai rising above it … Read more
Nayi Subah, Nayi Kahani: India Ke Regional New Year Celebrations Kabhi socha hai, jab December khatam hota hai, toh duniya ek saath ‘Happy New Year’ kehti hai, lekin Bharat mein kitne naye saal aate hain? Har ek region ka apna alag rang, apna alag tarika. Yeh sirf calendar change nahi hai, yeh hai dilon ka … Read more
Sacred Plant Festivals: Plants That Whisper Ancient Secrets Kabhi socha hai, jab subah ki pehli kirane peepal ke patton se chhan kar aati hain, toh woh sirf roshni nahi, balki ek gupt kahani bhi saath laati hain? These stories, etched in the veins of leaves and the rings of ancient trees, hume connect karti hain … Read more
Sacred Animal Festivals: Jaanwaro Se Judi Pavitrata Ki Kahani Kabhi socha hai, hazaaron saal pehle jab Diwali ki roshni nahi thi, jab Holi ke rangon ne duniya ko nahi chhua tha, tab insaan aur jaanwar ka rishta kaisa tha? Kya us waqt bhi hum unhe puja karte the? Waqt ki dhool mein dabi hui, kuch … Read more
Kabhi Socha Hai, Rangoli Mein Chhupa Hai Science? The Science Behind Festival Rituals! Kabhi-kabhi lagta hai, jaise hum apne festivals celebrate karte karte, unke peeche ka asli reason bhool gaye hain. Diwali mein diye jalana, Holi mein rang lagana, Navratri mein garba khelna…yeh sab sirf tradition hai, ya iske peeche bhi koi logic hai? Aaj … Read more
Waqt Ki Dhool Mein Dabi Khushiyan: Unsung Seasonal Celebrations of India Kabhi socha hai, Holi aur Diwali ke alawa, India mein kitne aur festivals hain jo calendar mein toh hote hain, par headlines mein nahi? Waqt ki dhool mein kuch aise hi celebrations chhup jaate hain, unki khushboo aur rang dhire-dhire kamzor pad jaate hain. … Read more
Festival Ki Raunak, Khel Ki Dhoom: A Dive into India’s Traditional Games Kabhi socha hai, jab Diwali ki deepo ki roshni galiyon ko jagmagati thi, Holi ke rang hawa mein ghulte the, ya Onam ke phoolon se aangan sajjata tha, tab bachche kya khelte the? Waqt ki dhool mein chhupi, yeh kahaniyan aaj bhi hamaare … Read more
Waqt Ki Dool Mein Dabi, Jangalon Ki Awaz: Tribal Festival Traditions Kabhi socha hai, jungle mein jo aag lagti hai, usmein sirf lakdi nahi, purani kahaniyan bhi jalti hain? Woh kahaniyan jo dhol aur nagade ki taal par, rangon aur nacho mein, pitaaron se nikal kar hawa mein gunjti hain…yeh hai Bharat ki tribal festivals … Read more
Paani Ki Leela: Celebrating Water Across India – A Journey Through Time and Tradition Kabhi socha hai, jab monsoon ki pehli boond dharti ko chhoo leti hai, toh kitni kahaniyan jee uthti hain? Kitne rang, kitni aawazein, kitni umangein ek saath ubharti hain? From the snow-capped Himalayas to the sun-kissed beaches of Kanyakumari, paani sirf … Read more