Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine waking up before dawn in a small home nestled in the hills of Almora or Nainital. The air […]
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Golu Devta (Golju): The God of Justice of Kumaon, Uttarakhand
You will find Golu Devta at the heart of Kumaon’s faith, a folk deity invoked for swift, impartial justice and personal vows. If you seek […]
Aipan Art of Uttarakhand: History, Designs, and How to Make Traditional Patterns
As a native of Uttarakhand, I have watched my grandmother and mother meticulously prepare the Geru and Biswar every Diwali. For Pahadis, Aipan is more […]
Uttarayani Festival in Uttarakhand: The Historic and Spiritual Fair of Bageshwar
Uttarakhand is famous across the world as Devbhoomi, the Land of Gods. But Uttarakhand is equally a Land of Festivals. Celebrations continue throughout the year, […]
Ghughutiya or Kale Kauva Festival of Kumaun Uttarakhand
If you happen to travel to the hills of Uttarakhand in the freezing month of January, you will witness a sight that is unique to […]