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    My saree stories: Part 18 (Ode to the Laal Paar)

    By Anshu / October 22, 2020

    This edition of my saree stories is a Durga Puja special. It is an ode to the laal paar saree. Red bordered sarees or laal paar sarees embody the quintessential Bengali woman. Red symbolizes fertility, while white…

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  • Festivals,  Folklore,  Heritage

    Bhai Dooj: The Bihar version

    By Anshu / October 29, 2019

    On the second day after Diwali, several communities in India celebrate Bhai Dooj. It is called Bhai Teeka, Bhau Beej or Bhai Phota in different states. The usual way of celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters…

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  • Festivals,  Folklore,  Heritage,  Sarees

    My Saree Stories: Part 9 (Navratri Special)

    By Anshu / October 2, 2019

    The ninth edition of my saree stories celebrates the nine colours of Navratri. These stories have been written one day at a time for Navratri on another forum and this is a compilation. Navratri celebrates the victory…

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  • Festivals,  Folklore,  Heritage

    Pola: The bullock festival

    By Anshu / September 1, 2019

    Pola is a two-day traditional festival celebrated in Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and parts of Telangana at the end of the Shravan month, which is usually in the last week of August or in the early part…

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  • Festivals,  Folklore,  Heritage

    The legend behind Holika Dahan

    By Anshu / March 20, 2019

    Tomorrow is Holi, the festival of colours. The whole country will be bathed in vibrant colours and the air will have a strange headiness all morning. But tonight, on the eve of Holi, we will all celebrate…

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  • Festivals,  Travelogues

    Colourful spectacle at the International Kite Festival

    By Anshu / January 13, 2019

    I had hear about the International Kite Festival from my friend, Chetna, several times, but travel plans never seemed to work out. However this year finally, I was lucky to be in Ahmedabad right in the middle…

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  • Festivals,  Folklore,  Food,  Heritage

    The Chhappan Bhog story

    By Anshu / January 9, 2019

    If you have a sweet tooth, there are chances that you have come across the term Chhappan Bhog in a sweet shop in India or elsewhere. What is the story behind Chhappan Bhog? Where are you most…

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  • Festivals,  Heritage

    Fading traditions

    By Anshu / October 15, 2018

    There are things you take for granted. And before you realize it, people are gone and there is no one else to carry forward the tradition. Durga Pooja was always celebrated with traditional fervour at home. My…

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  • Festivals,  Folklore,  Musings

    Discovering the pinnacle of love

    By Anshu / September 3, 2018

    On one of my visits to Pondicherry, after my mandatory visit to the Aurobindo Ashram, I stepped into their book shop and brought a laminated poster. It was called ‘Radha’s prayer’. It was originally written by The…

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  • Festivals,  Heritage

    Satuani: A ritual to mark the beginning of summer

    By Anshu / April 14, 2018

    Although I originally belong to Bihar, I did not grow up there. So I’m always on the lookout- trying to gather little details of the unique customs and traditions of the place. On Friday, that is on…

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