Holiness surrounds the pious land of deities all year long… This saying stands true for our country India with its rich heritage and culture known the world over. The land of Aryans or the first known humans has seen the blooming of many religions, beliefs and spiritualties. One of them is Buddhism which has found

Dhungri Mela… Known as the ‘dev bhumi’ or God’s sacred land, Himachal Pradesh is home to many religious and cultural dignitaries of India. More so, it’s a land of many ancient Gods and Goddesses who graced Mother Earth, but through ‘Himachal’. While it continues to celebrate different festivities all year long, this time the ancient

The richly woven mythologies and Puranas revolve around strong female figures symbolical of the Indian women in all their poise, glamour, and strength. True to its festive self, the country celebrates the birthday of Goddess Hidimba, the wife of Bhima with the rich folklore and signature-style fervour-filled performances of the Kullu Natti folk dance.

Keeping in touch with India’s inner creative self, unique printing styles like Dabu are being revived through wears and decors. Originating around 675 A.D., this printing style was once in the cradle of Akola, Rajasthan. A steady acknowledgement of Dabu printing with its exclusive designs surfaced as a trending fabric pattern. India’s creative artisans and

While heat is something to rue for in summers, Indians still find a way to rejoice in their cultural richness. Like the Thrissur Pooram temple festival in Kerala! Yes, among the widely recognised traditional festivals which are famous for their origin in the most ancient of Indian temples, this festivity’s jubilation is one of its

Thrissur Pooram is one of the most exhilarating festivals celebrated in Kerala in the month of May or Medam, according to the Malayalam calendar. It includes dazzling parasols and caparisoned elephants enchanted by some mellifluous music. The festivity celebrates the memory of Sakthan Thampuran, the maharaja of Kochi, who was one of the first organisers

Be it ‘Shivratri’, ‘Chhat Puja’, ‘Teej’, ‘Karva Chauth’, ‘Ramadaan’ or ‘Lent’, the tradition of ‘Upvaas’ is innate to all festivals and bears significant symbolical meaning. Basking in the glory of secularism, India is an abode to diverse religions, which converge in their faith in God and their celebration of festivities. The fasting, native to all

The style and glamour related to jewellery have been a part of India’s heritage since times immemorial. Often regarded as the quintessential symbolism of wealth, jewellery has no doubt occupied the desires of women. Over the last few decades, the ethnic loving Indians have embraced organic living in every single genre of life – ornaments

Known for its daunting ritual of ‘walk through fire’, Igitun Chalne celebrates the centuries-old tradition of worshipping Goddess Lairaya. A part of the rich Indian culture and ritual, the festival witnesses the dedication of devotees who walk on burning coals. India Imprints bows down in awe and admiration of these believers!

Vrat or fasts are integral to Indian culture and tradition since the inception of Hindu religion. Also known as ‘upvaas’, the practice finds a mention in the oldest of Indian scriptures and holy books. The belief that underlies this pious practice is that it purifies the mind, body and soul of all impurities. Hindus also

The soulful and lyrical country, rich in its musical history, is the abode to a diverse ‘sur-taal-lei’. Ma Saraswati’s blessing through this holy trinity echoes through the ‘jhankar’ of Sitar, the resonating symphony of the Sarod and the mellifluous sound of the Sarangi. All weave into the glorious heritage of India. Let the Bhatiyalis, thumkis,

Crowded in a world of synthetic materialism, India still manages to hold her head high with her bounty of organic products. The warm embrace of nature resonates through various organic products that it harbours ranging from fabrics, beauty items to jewellery. The spurred demand for greener choices motivated India Imprints to reconsider natural preferences of