India’s plural fabric is open to celebrate both traditional and modern festivals with equal zeal and devotion. The vast diversity of Indian states reflect the spectrum of tradition and customs that are widely appreciated. Manu Shrivastava takes a look at this colourful rainbow, most of them seen from the prisms of mythology and folklore.
Festivals are an integral part of the fabric of Indian society. It is through these festivals that India displays the diversity in culture, cuisine, art, dance, music, etc. Just like spices effuse aroma and flavour to Indian cuisine, it’s festivals that lend character and flavour to the myriad cultures in the country.