Festivals
Navratri and Dussehra: The Story Behind the Nine Nights and the Tenth Day
Navratri's nine nights and Dussehra's tenth day hold two tales — Durga's war on Mahishasura, and Rama's victory over Ravana. Here is what th...
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Why we throw colours, light lamps and carve pumpkins - the origins and oddities of the festivals we celebrate.
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Why Is It Called "Oktoberfest"? The Story Behind the World's Biggest Party
Oktoberfest is a festival held in September, named after October — and beer wasn't even the point. It started as a horse race at a royal wed...
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Holi: Triumph of Good Over Evil, a Tale of Lasting Love
Holi, the festival of colours, brightens the whole of India. Behind the celebrations lies the triumph of good over evil and a tale of lastin...