Ode to a Rajasthani Folk Legend: Tejaji

Ode to a Rajasthani Folk Legend: Tejaji A typical village shrine dedicated to Tejaji Today is celebrated as the Tejaji…

Rajasthan’s Local Crafts: Handmade Paper Production

Rajasthan’s Local Crafts: Handmade Paper Production With a long history of royal patronage, Jaipur has an impressive tradition of craftsmanship…

Spring at Savista and the Spring Festival of Holi in Jaipur

Spring at Savista and the Spring Festival of Holi in Jaipur In villages and cities the streets come alive with…

Festivals of Rajasthan: Diwali

Festivals of Rajasthan: Diwali Today is Diwali, Festival of Lights.  Diwali Mubarak!  Naya Saal Mubarak! Diwali and New Year greetings…

Eid Ul Fitr

Eid Ul Fitr On August 30th., Muslims in Jaipur celebrate with Muslims across the world, the conclusion of the thirty…

Festivals of Rajasthan: Ganesh Chaturthi

Festivals of Rajasthan: Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi – the festival in adoration of Ganesha – was celebrated all overIndiaon September…

Festivals of Rajasthan: Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami Today is one of the most important and loved festivals of the Hindu calendar – the birth of…

Festivals of Rajasthan: Teej in the Pink City

Festivals of Rajasthan: Teej in the Pink City The fesitval of Sawan Teej starts tomorrow! Teej is a celebration of…

India Culture Beat: World’s 2nd-largest mangrove forest at Pichavaram, Tamil Nadu

India Culture Beat: World’s 2nd-largest mangrove forest at Pichavaram, Tamil Nadu For most of us Indian coastal city-slickers, mangroves are…