Winter in India brings with it not just cooler ... The Jaipur Literature Festival, held in January, is a cultural highlight of the season. Bringing together literary enthusiasts, writers, and ...

From sacred rituals honouring ancient beliefs to exuberant displays of unity and joy, January offers a glimpse into India's diverse and dynamic cultural landscape. These festivals go beyond just ...

Lohri is one of the most joyous festivals of North India, particularly in Punjab. Celebrated on January 13th, it marks the end of the winter solstice and the arrival of longer days. The central ...

From beaches to hilltops, young people are driving a boom in literary events as they read more in India’s dozens of native languages. The Kerala Literature Festival, held in late January in the ...

January is a spiritually significant month filled with a variety of festivals, Vrats, and events. From the auspicious Vaikuntha Ekadashi to the vibrant celebrations of Makara Sankranti and Pongal ...

In 2025, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 14, and the day is set ... Traditional sweets of Sankranti across India Food and festival go hand in hand in India and celebration of Makar ...

Even for the world’s most-populous nation, the scale of a Hindu religious festival being held in India’s northern city of Prayagraj since mid-January is staggering. Surpassing previous numbers ...

ALLAHABAD, INDIA - JANUARY 29: A deceased victim is attended ... Kumbh Mela in 2025 is a Maha Kumbh, which is a significant Hindu festival celebrated once every 144 years at Prayagraj (Allahabad).

Photojournalist Ankit Srinivas brings you some sights from the festival: The devout will bathe at Sangam - the confluence of India's most ... during a snowstorm in January 2022.