Tag: tradition

700-year-old traditional Holi of Adivasis of Maharasthra

 
/ March 31, 2016

The peace and tranquility of the villages on the foothills Satpura hill ranges in Maharashtra had taken a back seat for the past 15 days, as the atmosphere was charged with singing and dancing. Members of the Bhil tribe of the Satpura Hill regions from Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh...

Tribute To The Ascetic

 
/ March 28, 2014

In an age where conflict and war seem to be the most obvious of solutions to most problems, hundreds of villagers from Redhakol Block, in Odisha’s Sambalpur district are leading the way to celebrate peace & unity. Here is a video by Mamata Patra documenting the culture of celebrating.  ...

Dalit Women Get Water

 
/ October 23, 2011

  In Choki village, Gujarat, Dalit women have mobilized for water with the support of a Community Video Unit.

Koka Bali: Feast of the Gods

 
/ September 5, 2011

Koka Bali is the Gods’ and the people’s sweet of choice in Kada, Uttar Pradesh.

Raja Festival: Three Swinging Days For Women

 
/ August 12, 2011

In the coastal districts of Orissa, women break away from their routine during Raja festival.

Weddings Getting Shorter, Less Costly

 
/ August 4, 2011

In Uttarakhand, people are choosing shorter wedding ceremonies to reduce the costs of marriage.

Away From The Winds Of Change

 
/ July 14, 2011

In Yangkholen village, Manipur, the Zeme tribe has seen its traditional culture exceptionally preserved.