Besides displaying clay dolls and gods, on a series of steps, my daughter, Tarika, aged 13 years, uses this festival to showcase her year-long artistic projects. (Representational image: IE) By Aruna Sankaranarayanan Navratri Golu 2020: For most kids, Diwali, with its shimmering sparklers and zigzagging rockets, is their favourite festival. Dressed in shiny silks, families … Read more
This year, the Navratri is going to commence from October 17 and will last till October 25. Navratri 2020 begins today: The festival of nine day long Navratri holds a very special significance in the Hindu religion. Considered as one of the most auspicious times of the whole year, the festival is eagerly awaited to … Read more
The big biscuit tins and wooden planks would morph into a ‘golu’ display stand. (File photo: IE) By Asha Balakrishnan Navratri 2020: The year 2020 has been extremely overwhelming for all of us. A striking effect of this pandemic has been the social distancing and not getting to socialise in person with our family and … Read more
Garba has become a part of Gujarati folk which is a prerequisite for weddings and other celebrations. Gujarat, for long has been known for its traditional dance garba- which is performed in a group of people during the Navratri and other important events including weddings. In the state, the nine-day long festivities are not complete … Read more
Coronavirus update: During the time of Navaratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali, people are bound to meet family and friends, also assemble. Coronavirus update: Festivals during COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the worrying factors for experts and government officials. The months of October and November will witness major festivals across India. Union Health Minister … Read more
Coronavirus Covid19 India update: Earlier on August 29, the Group of Ministers (GOM) during a high-level meeting expressed concern about the forthcoming festival seasons and advised everyone to adopt safe and COVID-appropriate behaviour. (Reuters image) Coronavirus India update: During the final week of September, there has been a dip in new Coronavirus cases in India. … Read more