The Sarok Festival of the Aka (Hrusso) community was celebrated at Bana in Bichom district, marking 50 years of the festival as a living symbol of cultural heritage, identity, and continuity. The event reflects the community’s traditional customs, social bonds, and connection with nature, reinforcing the importance of preserving indigenous cultural practices in Arunachal Pradesh. […]
Se-Moon, later renamed Rangpur, was founded in 1699 AD by Ahom king Swargadeo Rudrasingha, with the name reflecting joy and prosperity. This historic Ahom capital, centred around the iconic Rang Ghar at Rupahi Pathar in Sivasagar, will once again become a cultural hub with the Rongpur Mela Winter Festival scheduled from January 10 to 15,
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The Mizoram Tourism Department has inaugurated the two-day Tlaizawng Paradise Festival at Tuivai Bridge near Phuaibuang, as part of efforts to boost tourism by highlighting the State’s natural beauty. The event is being organised to attract tourists by harnessing the natural wealth and beauty of the land. “Tlaizawng,” meaning cherry blossom, captures the scenic essence
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First Indigenous Folk Instrument Playing Festival 2026 was organised by the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council to preserve folk traditions and protect fading musical practices of Assam’s ethnic communities. The event aimed to revive interest among young performers while documenting traditional knowledge for future generations. The festival aimed to preserve, promote, and showcase traditional indigenous musical
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The third edition of Unmesha – International Literature Festival took place in Patna, Bihar, from September 25th to 28th, 2025. This vibrant event gathered writers, poets, scholars, and publishers from 15 different countries, showcasing over 100 languages. The Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, attended the valedictory session as the Chief Guest, marking his first
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The sacred Behdeinkhlam festival recently took place with exhilaration in Jowai, Meghalaya. This annual event is important to the Pnars, a tribal group from Meghalaya. The festival takes place in July and consists of prayers for a good harvest and the dispelling of diseases and evil from society. It also helps them keep their traditional
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The Holi festival has once again proven to be a major economic force for traders and businesses across India. According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), this year’s Holi sales are expected to exceed ₹60,000 crore, which is a 20% increase from last year’s ₹50,000 crore. The demand for Indian-made herbal colors, gulal,
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Holi, famously known as the “Festival of Colors,” is one of the most cheerful Hindu festivals out there. It’s celebrated with a lot of excitement not just in India but in various other countries too. The festival unfolds over two days: Holika Dahan marks the first day, while Rangwali Holi takes place on the second.
Sahitya Akademi, India’s leading literary institution under the Ministry of Culture, is set to host its annual Festival of Letters 2025 at Rabindra Bhavan in New Delhi, running from March 7 to March 12, 2025. The event will be inaugurated by the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and will showcase
On March 5, 2025, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, inaugurated the second edition of Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This festival aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage of India by presenting different regions in separate editions. The second edition highlights the Southern states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and
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