festive lehenga

Day 3 of Navratri brings grey to the centre stage, and this is not the rainy afternoon grey or your boring office wear grey. Navratri greys come with shimmering tissue, intricate mukaish,…

If Day 1 of Navratri is twirling in yellow and bringing in all the warmth and positivity of sunshine, Day 2 is where the colour starts to make a statement. Teal…

Navratri begins with a little more energy than your usual festive morning. The dandiya playlists are ready, the jewellery is waiting to be layered, and the first outfit of nine…

Durga Puja goes beyond just four days on the calendar. It is the rhythm of dhaak from the next lane, the smell of dhunuchi, endless rounds of adda, the delicious bhog khichdi,…

There is a particular kind of October evening that only British Navratri knows. You leave the house in a puffer coat over your outfit, park three streets away from the…

Some collaborations feel inevitable before they even happen. Abhinisha Jani Ashara has spent her platform teaching women to love their bodies without asterisks, without apology, without waiting for permission, so when…

Raksha Bandhan in the USA often looks a little different. Maybe you’re tying rakhi before heading out for brunch, hosting a backyard barbecue with family, or squeezing celebrations between work meetings and weekend plans.…

Hariyali Teej arrives every year like a burst of colour in the middle of monsoon, and green is always the outfit of choice. The festival celebrates the reunion of Shiva…

Onam is more than just a harvest festival. For Malayalis living across the USA, it is a cherished opportunity to reconnect with home through traditions, family gatherings, pookalams, Onasadya feasts, temple visits, and…

Vat Savitri Puja is one of those festivals that carries the weight of devotion, tradition, and beauty all at once. Observed by married Hindu women who fast and pray for…