Articles for Cultural Practices

Delhi to host 'Flavours of India' conclave, boosting PM Modi's vocal for local
3 weeks ago

Delhi to host 'Flavours of India' conclave, boosting PM Modi's vocal for local

India Today  

In a remarkable effort to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage, the capital city of Delhi is gearing up to host the 'Flavours of India' Conclave on December 16, 2024 at the renowned Bharat Mandapam. This event, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vocal for Local initiative, will spotlight India’s diverse food culture, regional specialities, and sustainable practices, while promoting local …

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Bengalis' Deep Connection with Goddess Kali on Diwali
2 months ago

Bengalis' Deep Connection with Goddess Kali on Diwali

Hindustan Times  

Bengalis celebrate Diwali by praying to Goddess Kali on Deepawali, while Northern India prays to Goddess Lakshmi. The festival marks the victory of light over darkness and the return of Ram to Ayodhya. Bengalis also worship Goddess Kali on the same day as Lakshmi Puja, seeking her protection from evil.

Religion Festivals Mythology Cultural Practices
First Group of Seers from Juna Akhada Arrive in Prayagraj Ahead of Mahakumbh-2025
2 months ago

First Group of Seers from Juna Akhada Arrive in Prayagraj Ahead of Mahakumbh-2025

Hindustan Times  

The first group of seers from Juna Akhada has arrived in Prayagraj ahead of the Mahakumbh- 2025. The 60 seers, known as the ‘Ramta Panch,’ are staying at the Rokadia Hanuman Mandir in the Andawan area of Jhunsi. They took a ‘Digambar Snan’ at Nageshwar Ghat on the banks of the Ganga in Jhunsi on Ashwin Purnima.

Law Religion Cultural Practices Social Activities
Promotion of Tribal Cultural Heritage and its importance to decolonisation and nation building: How the Modi govt has taken strides in this direction
1 year, 2 months ago

Promotion of Tribal Cultural Heritage and its importance to decolonisation and nation building: How the Modi govt has taken strides in this direction

Op India  

India is home to a diverse array of tribal communities, each with its distinct languages, customs, and traditions, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the nation. As an environmental activist and ecofeminist, Dr. Vandana Shiva once said, “The heartbeat of our land is echoed in the rhythms of Adivasi cultures, enriching our diversity and teaching us the value of …

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Tribes in Arunachal Pradesh feel push to resist conversions to Christianity
2 years, 2 months ago

Tribes in Arunachal Pradesh feel push to resist conversions to Christianity

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 20, 2022 10:40 IST Arunachal Pradesh, the abode of 26 major tribes and 100 subtribes, is a treasure trove of rich and vibrant tribal cultural practices. Their aim is to help the indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh protect, preserve, and practise indigenous faiths and document their rituals,” he said. Inaugurating the boys’ hostel of one such school …

Religion Christianity Sanatana Dharma Cultural Practices Indigenous Census Hindu
Op-Ed: Why forest managers need to team up with Indigenous fire practitioners
2 years, 4 months ago

Op-Ed: Why forest managers need to team up with Indigenous fire practitioners

LA Times  

This portion of the Goosenest Adaptive Management Area in Northern California had undergone pine thinning and two rounds of broadcast burning before the Antelope fire hit in August 2021. Land managers and cultural fire practitioners intentionally light fires when conditions are such that they can be managed or self-limiting, practices known as prescribed fire and cultural burning. Indigenous practitioners have …

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PFAS contamination leads to fears about Jervis Bay drinking water, cultural practices lost
4 years, 3 months ago

PFAS contamination leads to fears about Jervis Bay drinking water, cultural practices lost

ABC  

Residents of a Jervis Bay Aboriginal community are too scared to drink from the town's mains water supply and say cultural practices have been stripped from them due to chemical contamination from the HMAS Creswell navy base. Key points: PFAS was first detected around Wreck Bay in 2016 during preliminary sampling The chemicals are from firefighting foam used by Defence …

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