Category: Culture

The Ultimate Guide To Throwing A Mindful Diwali Get Together 

It’s that time of the year again, to gear up for the festival of lights, Diwali. For candy-coloured kandils to adorn windowsills, for besan laddoos to be enjoyed, for rangolis to be drawn delicately in front of home entrances, and for family and friends to finally come together after 2 anxiety-ridden years of lockdown and COVID-19.   With celebrations being held in full swing, we thought what better way to come together than for a mindful evening of love and laughter with family and friends? We love a get-together – especially on a chilly evening, encircled with glorious food and even […]

Why Is Ram Leela Such An Important Part Of Dussehra Celebrations? 

Most of us grew up watching Ram Leela during Dussehra celebrations but have you ever wondered what the significance behind watching the retelling of this epic story is?

Durga Puja: How Two Countries Come Together To Honour A Shared Legacy

For Bengalis, Durga Puja marks the beginning of the biggest festival of the year, celebrating the Mother Goddess who, as the ‘destroyer of all evil’, protects us all.

Navratri Fasting Rules: What To Eat & What Not To Eat

Navratri is an auspicious Hindu festival that occurs four times in a year. Sharada Navratri which falls during autumn is the most celebrated of them all. Navratri is a festival celebrated in honour of Goddess Durga. As the name goes, Navratri (nav = nine and ratri = nights) spans over nine nights and the tenth day is celebrated as Dusshera. The nine different manifestations of Goddess Durga are worshipped during Navratri. Based on individual beliefs, people offer prayers, prasad and observe fasts to express their devotion to the Holy Mother.  Significance of Fasting During Navratri  There is a scientific logic […]

7 Restaurants Offering Delicious Onam Sadhya Feasts In India  

Onam is a massive affair for Malayalis across the country and commemorates Vamana, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The legendary Sadhya, a delicious vegetarian feast featuring over 25 dishes, is a traditional Kerala meal served on a banana leaf. Sometimes the number of dishes served can go up to 64. Perhaps, that’s why it attracts not just Keralites but foodies from all over the country. A Sadhya meal is prepared in every Malayali household and enjoyed with family and friends so consider yourself lucky if you’re invited to one. If not, bookmark these lovely restaurants across India that are offering […]

5 Meaningful Life Lessons We Learn from Our Teachers

Life lessons teachers teach can leave a lasting impression on a student’s life. We’re exploring 5 such teachable moments that impact various aspects of our lives.

6 Secret Life Lessons To Learn From Lord Ganesha

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival of love, joy, and happiness. Ganesha is known as “Vighnaharta,” the destroyer of obstacles. He embodies many life lessons. From his tiny mouth to his big ears and the objects in his six hands, everything can be decoded to teach us how to overcome obstacles in life. Ganesha is the ideal teacher from whom we can learn how to lead a happy and prosperous life. The Symbolism of Ganesha’s Small Mouth and Big Ears Ganesh has a small mouth to teach us the need to speak less and only when it is important. Ganesh teaches […]

Independence Day 2022: How Can The Past Help Guide Our Future?  

As the future continues to surprise us, the importance of resilience, adaptability, and learning to be aware can make a significant difference.

Raksha Bandhan 2022: Why We Celebrate This Loving Festival 

Celebrated on the full moon in the month of Shravana, the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that symbolizes the relationship between siblings. The word Raksha means ‘protection’ while Bandhan is a verb for ‘tie’. It embodies a sense of belonging that the two of them hold for each other, marked by a pious thread that binds them together. This year, August 11 marks the ceremony of honoring this bond between brothers and sisters, sisters and sisters, and siblings and friends alike.   According to Hindu mythology, the festival of Raksha Bandhan traces […]

Little Miss ThinkRight!

Needless to say, we feel called out. Instagram users are associating themselves with the literary character series that until now, was collecting dust on the shelves of young millennials. The vibrant, eclectic, miniature characters with bows adorning their hair, wearing a cute pair of shoes and a hat on their head is a prominent part of everyone’s childhood. But today, these adorable characters are the internet’s freshest take on emotional expression – using “Mr. Men” and “Little Miss” to call out their own insecurities and personality traits.   What started out as an innocent children’s book, has now turned into a […]

Exploring The Relationship Between The Selfless Act Of Seva & Sikhism

Author Jasreen Mayal Khanna asks the question, “What makes Sikhs do so much good? How does performing selfless acts of Seva help them?”

Giving Away Old Books? Turn Them Into Art With Resin Instead

Add a refreshing touch to your home by revamping your old books into a gorgeous piece of resin art. Artist Madhavi Adalja shares how.

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