A few days before the wedding, a Gujarati bride participates in a ritual known as Mameru or Mosalu. Her maternal uncles visit her home offering her rich gifts like traditional sarees, jewellery, sweets and many other items in beautiful baskets. Here, families and friends gather in happy dances with these gift baskets dressed in beautiful…
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As the Chhat Puja festival unfolds, Day 2, known as Kharna or Lokhanda, deepens the devotional journey with a day of fasting and a sumptuous meal at sunset. This year, November 6, Kharn is a time of purification, preparation and wholesome serving of the sweet, cherished dessert of Russia khir. This day brings the devotees,…
Chhat Puja is approaching and with it comes a wave of warmth, traditions and prasad preparations! This festival holds a special place in every heart of Bihar and Jharkhand, bringing families together to pay homage to Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhati Maya. The festival starts with the much awaited “Nahay Khay” which if you…