Rangoli – colourful Indian chalk paintings IndiaMusic, Art & CinemaReligionTopics of the World December 5, 2012 5 The word comes from the Sanskrit word Rangaavali – which itself is a combination of two words [...]
The great big Coorgi wedding CelebrationsIndiaReligionTopics of the World April 29, 2011 7 The Indian wedding is a splash of colour, a blur of reds, yellows, greens and dazzling gold. [...]
Naming children: traditions in 13 different countries ArgentinaBrazilCanadaCosta RicaIndiaIndonesiaLanguagesNigeriaPeoplePolandPortugalReligionRomaniaSpainTopics of the WorldTurkeyUSA April 13, 2011 31 How are children’s names chosen in your country? Do you follow ancient naming traditions or are modern [...]
Gift etiquette around the world ArgentinaCelebrationsIndiaReligionTopics of the WorldTurkeyUSA October 13, 2010 8 When do you give gifts in your country? Do you choose a different gift depending on the [...]
Rakhi: Celebrating The Brother-Sister Bond CelebrationsIndiaPeopleReligionTopics of the World September 1, 2010 8 In North India, the festival of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on full moon in the [...]
Holi Colours all over India CelebrationsIndiaReligionTopics of the World March 27, 2009 1 Last week was the Hindu festival of Holi. Holi celebrates the coming of spring and is also [...]
6 festivals in one day CelebrationsReligionTopics of the World March 24, 2008 Last Friday was an unusual day – the celebration of 6 different religious festivals fell on the [...]