The festival of Dushera is celebrated all over India, Bangladesh and Nepal. It is known by different names in different parts of the Indian subcontinent and is celebrated on the tenth day of the Hindu month of Ashvin. This year, […]
Panja Durries – The Backbone of Ranakpur’s economy
Durries were originally the poor cousins of carpets – meant purely as a utility product and lacked hugely in terms of finesse, design and ornamentation. Most often, they formed the bottom-most layer of the bedding or used as an underlay […]
Top 5 Free Things to Do in India
Enjoy Religious Festivities in India All religious festivals in India are celebrated with much pomp and show in India. Interestingly in many situations, the celebrations are such that they can be enjoyed by all, even if they’re not directly participating […]
A Peek into Rajasthani Handicrafts
The plethora of arts and crafts available in Rajasthan is awe-inspiring. As it happens in most regions across India, these arts and crafts are pursued by specific communities and often, their social stature depends on the nature of their efforts. […]
Ranakpur to Udaipur – A Photo Essay
[slideshow] “I took the road less traveled by, And that has made all the difference”– Robert Frost When in search of adventure or a change from the norm, pack your bags and listen to the wise Mr. Frost and […]