While India is globally known for its grand festivals like Diwali and Holi, there are many lesser-known celebrations that ...

Surat, a city best known for its diamonds and textiles, has one. Bengaluru, the country’s tech hub with a touch of hipness, ...

The map locates Jaipur and several other cities and towns in India where book festivals have been held. To Namita Gokhale, an author and a co-founder of the Jaipur fair, the surge in book-focused ...

The raucous spring festival sees Hindus take part in a kaleidoscopic celebration of the end of winter and the triumph of good ...

Indian festivals are celebrated with zeal and have unique ways of manifesting dreams. Diwali stands out as the festival that significantly demands wealth and prosperity. Other important festivals ...

The 1st Indian Film Festival commenced in Seattle, marking the beginning of a three-day celebration of Indian cinema. The ...

India’s Maha Kumbh pilgrimage is drawing to a close after hosting more people than the population of the United States over six weeks. The festival is centered on ritual bathing that pilgrims ...

The vivid festival marks the beginning of spring, symbolizes the defeat of evil and celebrates the love between the Hindu ...

Here are some things to know about the Hindu festival and how to celebrate. Holi is the traditional Indian festival of colors that ushers in spring. It traditionally occurs on the day of the ...

The festival is a national holiday in India, while in Nepal it’s a two-day event that began Thursday. It’s also observed in other South Asian countries as well as among the Indian diaspora.