White Shield continued its tradition of celebrating the Fourth of July on July 1 this year, allowing staffers to then celebrate the actual holiday with their loved ones. There were chilli, frybread ...

The Vaishnavite culture in Manipur reaches its zenith during the vibrant festivals of Yaoshang (Holi) and Kang (Ratha Yatra). These occasions witness the most exquisite expressions of Manipuri ...

On the day of Holi, residents played in front of the community hall with abir, thandai and fritters. Many passersby, who aren’t even from the block but had come to the market, dropped by for a bit too ...

Previously, Holi was celebrated separately in different neighbourhoods, often leading to disputes. However, shifting the celebrations to the main chowk helped foster harmony and reduce water wastage.

Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated uniquely across Indian states, reflecting diverse traditions and rituals. From Lathmar Holi in Uttar Pradesh to Basant Utsav in West Bengal, each ...

Thandai is a drink that is linked with Holi, amongst all of the color and revelry. But Thandai is more than just a festive beverage; it is a liquid representation of centuries of tradition.

Horis or Holi, a distinct genre, grew in popularity about 250 to 300 years ago from the earlier Dhrupad tradition, called Dhamars, which were sung in a 14-beat cycle. In fact, the dhamar taal is ...

While Holi is all about colours, the tradition of starting the festival in white holds deep meaning. Here are the reasons why people choose to wear white during Holi celebrations.

Holi has been documented for centuries in Hindu texts. The tradition is observed by people young and old, particularly in Northern India and Nepal, where the stories behind the festival originated.

The essence of Holi food, as I’ve observed, remains fairly consistent across India— simple, nourishing, and comforting, designed to bring warmth and ease, rather than effort and stress.

As Holi 2025 draws near, the excitement around this festival rich in mythology and traditions is gaining a peak. In this video renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik explains why Holi is celebrated ...