Holi is a celebration of colours. But why?Every year, as I see people buying packets of gulal with such excitement and children fillingtheir pichkaris with colours that may outlast the day, I find myself wondering — why colours? Why do we celebrate this festival by smearing each other with hues?The use of dry powders in …
Makar Sankranti: A Festival Of Light, Harvest, And Hope
The new year ushers in festivities, and for many of us across India, the year truly begins with the comforting warmth of Makar Sankranti. When I was little, Sankranti meant just one thing—food. Tasty, sweet, soul-soothing food. Being a Bengali, I associated the festival with Puli Pithe more than anything else. Those soft rice dumplings …
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