Culture encompasses the shared beliefs, practices, and values of a society. It includes language, traditions, and art forms. In India, culture is diverse and rich. It reflects the country's history and regional variations. Festivals, music, and dance are integral to Indian culture. Cuisine also plays a role. Cultural heritage shapes identity and fosters community bonds. It is a vital aspect of everyday life.
The 151-year-old Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam in Durban, South Africa, is facing a severe financial crisis amid allegations of fraud and a pending bill of more than half...
The prestigious Padmapani Award of the 11th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival has been announced for veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja. The honour recognises his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 at Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati, a major cultural event showcasing Bodo heritage. The programme featured a synchronised performance by more...
The International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, will organise the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit on 24 and 25 January 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New...
The two-day annual monastic festival of Spituk Monastery, known as Spituk Gustor, began in Ladakh. It follows a week of prayers and rituals dedicated to divine blessings for...
Sabarimala in Kerala is preparing for the annual Makara Vilakku festival, one of the most important events in the Ayyappa pilgrimage calendar. The observance coincides with Makara Sankrama...
Prabhas Patan in Gujarat preserves important epigraphic and archaeological evidence linked to the history of Somnath Temple. A 12th-century inscription, now protected by the State Department of Archaeology,...
The two-day Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 concluded in Visakhapatnam, denoting India’s lighthouse-led tourism, maritime heritage and coastal culture. The event also marked fresh announcements on museum development, port...
The month-long tribal festival Boda Tyohar, also called Magho ko Tyohar, has begun in the Trans-Giri region of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh. It is the biggest annual...
Kathputli, the traditional string puppet art of Rajasthan, remains one of India’s most recognisable folk traditions. In Jaipur’s Kathputli Nagar, generations of artisan families continue to make these...
