Festivals

Celebration of mythology, nature and divinity, changing of seasons, joys of a good harvest – Indian festivals cover it all. Bringing communities together, they can bridge religious divides in strange ways while … while overcoming boundaries of gender and caste. As much as they are about continuity, festivals also provide a break from the monotony of daily life and labour. None of it is possible without the artisans …

changing of seasons, joys of a good harvest – Indian festivals cover it all. Bringing communities together, they … caste. As much as they are about continuity, festivals also provide a break from the monotony of daily … PARI's stories that document our many diverse festivals and celebrations …

Percussion instruments play a big role in Assamese festivals celebrated through the year. The skilled craftsmen who make and repair these critical dhols, khols and more, say the new anti-slaughter law …

Percussion instruments play a big role in Assamese festivals celebrated through the year. The skilled craftsmen …

First History Lessons is a series of books published by the Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata (IDSK). Aiming to simplify and explain important ideas of history, the series has been …

garden, of her life there, of her wedding, of festivals, of the infestation of elephants and cheetahs … arranging for medical treatment, giving bonuses for festivals or special occasions, or even granting holidays …

The Linguistic Survey of India (LSI) is an ongoing project of the Government of India that aims to document and study how languages have changed in the country over the …

as per 2001 and 2011 have been included). b) Festivals, Population Density (District- wise Tables included) … [9] C. FESTIVALS OF JHARKHAND People of Jharkhand celebrate many big and small festivals with enthusiasm … Bakrid, Christmas, etc. They also celebrate festivals like Bandna (celebration of the paddy seeds that …

musique qui, depuis des si cles, animent toutes les f tes de Bretagne. Information: The Cornish Festivals at Quimper bring together the Celtic countries of Brittany, Ireland, Scotland and Wales to celebrate …

The Linguistic Survey of India (LSI) is an ongoing project of the Government of India that aims to document and study how languages have changed in the country over the …

meet you again’ in the Tamil society. FESTIVALS Festivals forms an integral part of Tamil culture … culture. There are a number of festivals observed in Tamil Nadu. Pongal, Deepavali and Karthikai Deepam forms … Apart from these popular festivals, there are several other festivals celebrated across the state … state such as car festivals. The state of Tamil Nadu hosts a number fair and festivals throughout the year … folktales. Although the rituals followed in these festivals are different for different regions across the …

The Linguistic Survey of India (LSI) is an ongoing project of the Government of India that aims to document and study how languages have changed in the country over the …

Census have been included). b. Folk and religious Festivals, Population Density (District-wise Tables included) …

A film on the Van Gujjar community and their challenges in the hills and forests of Uttarakhand

experimental films. Her films have screened at festivals and galleries all over the world. Other stories …

and duties (Dharma), Yoga, geography, rivers, good government, administration, diplomacy, trade, festivals, a travel guide to various sacred places. Custodial history: Personal Collection. Extent and format …

Junali Risong is an expert maker of ‘apong’ in Majuli island, and she spends many of her mornings preparing it at home. The rice beer, which is a meal staple …

pain in my back,” she admits. During Assamese festivals – Magh Bihu, Bohag Bihu and Kati Bihu – when large … around 30-34 litres of apong . During Assamese festivals – Magh Bihu in January, Bohag Bihu in April and …