Festival

Ponga in Tamil means to ‘boil over.’ One of the most popular harvest festivals celebrated in South India, ‘Pongal’ derives its name from this very tradition of cooking the newly harvested rice until it overflows from an earthen pot.

The performers are constantly reinventing ways in which they can connect with the audience.

Through the festival, the organisers want to identify leaders within the community, build capacities to be able to create solutions for the gravest issues and be the platform to showcase the artistic talents of the community.

For the Bengalis based in Mumbai, it is often a time they battle with pangs of home-sickness. But the city that never sleeps also vows to bring solace to each person who seeks shelter in her arms.

15 special immersion tanks built across Hyderabad will help reduce the pollution of lakes during Ganesh Chathurthi and other festivals

These clay idols that are painted with natural dyes are inserted with a sapling.

Manipur has many diverse festivals, observances, and events celebrating the Gods, along with a rich history of sporting prowess. A Milaap Fellow discovers how the two traditions are more closely interlinked than one imagines.

Holi in Pushkar was probably the craziest experiences I've had to date and one I'll remember for a long time.

With Christmas right around the corner, we are sure you have already started decking the halls with holly and prepping for one of the most beloved festivals celebrated across the world.

Berlin-based video-mapping artist Philipp Geist turned Pune's historical monument Shaniwarwada into his canvas this Diwali. Here's a glimpse!