The nine-day Navratri festivities is both a fast and a feast but it does not take away the fact that food is always celebrated on these days. As the nine-day Dasara or Navratri festivities get underway, it is time to shine the spotlight on food which is integral to the festival. Interestingly, this is the… Read More Navaratri Recipes 2023
It is that time of the year when India celebrates its longest festival – Navratri that extends for none days culminating with Vijayadashmi. Navratri is considered as an important sacred festival in the country, where we celebrate the victory of good over evil. India being so diverse and rich in heritage, each corner of the… Read More Navratri Feasting
Navratri is a season when many communities practice vrat, a special fast when they eat specific kinds of food. Navratri is an auspicious Hindu festival widely celebrated across India. The festival varies from region and community. It is often associated with fasting. Devotees seek vrat friendly recipes and consume dishes with Sendha or Lahori Namak… Read More Navratri Fasting / Vrat Recipes
The nine-day Navratri festival is getting underway soon and you can add a dash of color to the festivities by using this guide. Call it by any name Dasara, Dussehra or Navratri is a nine-day long festival that celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. These nine nights have a specific color… Read More The Colors of Navratri
Dasara is one of the most colourful festivals of India and each state has its own take on the festival. In Karnataka, the traditional display of dolls is a key feature that is seen in most households. One of my images was published in Sakal Times dated Oct 6, 2019 here: Here are some more… Read More Colours of Navratri – a photo essay
Come October and India gears up for one of its longest festival Dusshera that is spread over a whopping ten days and is an ode to Goddess Durga. It is once again that time of the year when the Navratri festivities ring in a feeling of fun and add a zing to daily life. The… Read More All About Dusherra
Come September, and the whole of India is swept in a surge of festive fervour. Leading the festivities is the 9 day long Navratri celebrations – dedicated to Mother Durga, an embodiment of strength and the divine cosmic form. Legend has it Durga emerged from the collective energies of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma to kill… Read More Durga Puja in Kolkata