Culture & Idenitity
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What Is Gulaal Gota? Jaipur’s 400-year-old royal Holi tradition explained

Gulaal Gota, a fragile lac ball filled with dry gulaal powder, has coloured Holi celebrations in Jaipur for nearly 400 years. Once a royal ritual, the handcrafted tradition is now gaining viral attention online. Continue reading
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What Is Holi? History, meaning and traditions of India’s festival of colours

Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Continue reading
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Holika Dahan: The mythology, rituals and significance behind the holy bonfire

Before Holi dissolves hierarchies in colour, Holika Dahan gathers India around fire — and asks what must be left behind. Continue reading
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Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026 brings Mumbai’s streets to life once again

As Kala Ghoda Arts Festival enters its 26th year, the iconic Mumbai celebration looks forward—not back—blending heritage, technology, performance, and public dialogue into a living cultural experience. Continue reading