Janmashtami is celebrated widely across India and is the day of Lord Krishna’s birth. It is a major festival in India, with different states celebrating it differently. Dramas called Ras Lila are conducted in Mathura and Vrindavan, and are attended by several people. Another popular Janmashtami tradition is one where a pot of buttermilk is…Read More
Ramadan Activities for Toddlers
One advantage of growing up in a country like India is that you’re subject to so many festivals and cultures right from childhood. It’s actually a beautiful thing, and a great way to learn about accepting differences and enjoying diversity. It works even better when we teach our kids about the reasons behind the celebration…Read More
7 Eco Friendly Homemade Holi Color Powder Recipe
Being a South Indian, I didn’t experience Holi until I entered Medical college. In college our North Indian friends celebrate Holi with much so enthusiasm and festivity and we used to gawk at their multicolored face and hair and would wonder how they come out in public with myriad of colors. Only after moving to…Read More
50 Tips for Celebrating a Safe Diwali
Diwali is around the corner and markets are brimming with firecrackers shops with the aroma of jalebi in the air. As we were browsing through the market my hubby was narrating his own Diwali experiences to my son who was spell-bound by all the festivities around him. I reminisced about my childhood days ( even…Read More
