Villagers in Assam's Batiapara are gearing up for the Bihu festival, emphasizing tradition and community unity. The event ...

Know about the unique traditions and significance of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal—India’s vibrant winter harvest ...

Makar Sankranti celebrates the Sun’s transition into Capricorn, marking the start of Uttarayan. This festival signifies ...

In Maharashtra, the motto is "Tilgul ghya, god god bola" (Take sesame and jaggery, speak sweetly). Women exchange sweets and ...

The first major Indian holiday of the year is a Hindu festival dedicated to the sun god, Surya. Popularly called Makar Sankranti, it is celebrated over several days and marks the end of winter and the ...

A pair of buffalos lock horns during the Magh Bihu festival near Gauhati, Assam. (AP File Photo) The order issued by Justice Devashis Baruah, in response to petitions filed by People for the ...

If you like exploring local cultures and cuisines, Assam offers unique experiences – from the traditional Bihu festival to savouring ‘pitha’, ‘khorika’, and ‘aloo pitika’, there’s ...

Animal rights organisation PETA has welcomed the Gauhati High Court order banning buffalo and bulbul fights in Assam throughout ... during the Bhogali Bihu festival in January.

Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app. Instead of a blanket ban, a more effective solution would be to establish clear regulations ensuring the humane treatment of ...

The winter season in Assam is the time when Magh Bihu is celebrated which is a festival of feasting on the nutritious local ...

Makar Sankranti is celebrated with a lot of spirit across India, but each region has its own special name and rituals.