Makar Sankranti marks the sun’s journey into the Capricorn sign, bringing longer, warmer days. It’s a festival celebrated with great joy across India, and in Maharashtra, it holds a unique cultural significance, complete with special traditions and, most notably, a distinct dress code. The Significance of Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra In Maharashtra, Makar Sankranti is a three-day festival filled […]
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is far more than just a harvest festival; it is the vibrant heartbeat of Assam’s agricultural calendar. Marking the end of the harvesting season in mid-January, this celebration brings communities together to give thanks for the abundance of nature with immense joy and gratitude. It signifies the end of the […]
Thanksgiving in Canada is a time for gratitude, family, and feasting. While it shares a name with its American counterpart, the Canadian celebration has its own unique history and traditions. In Ontario, this holiday, celebrated on the second Monday of October, marks the peak of autumn. The landscape is a stunning canvas of red, orange, […]
The festive season is a sparkling time of year when streets gleam with fairy lights, homes shimmer with warmth, and every outfit becomes a small celebration. From heritage silks to contemporary co-ords, festive dressing today is as much about colour play as it is about silhouette and style. But with a palette so vast—reds, golds, […]
We’ve stepped into October, and you know what that means: pujas, pre-Diwali reunions, post-Diwali bashes, glittering soirees, poker parties, umpteen family get-togethers and prepping for the upcoming weddings. But honestly, picking on festive outfits for October celebrations is the toughest, given how you need the perfect balance between comfort and tradition. The solution? Lean towards airy, […]
As the months progress, the excitement for the festive season intensifies. Next up on our social calendar is Navaratri, which translates to nine nights of dressing up to attend the pujas and, of course, the dandiya celebrations. And if you are on the fence on how to nail your festive look for the dandiya and garba nights, then we have brought you some […]
UK Chill: 1 | Your Silk Saree: 0 When the festive spirit beckons you to steal the limelight, but the UK’s weather forecast echoes ‘wrap tight,’ it is time to upgrade your Indian festive wardrobe. If you have ever geared up to attend a wedding or festive gathering in a lehenga in the UK but […]
Onam, Kerala’s harvest festival, is a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and traditions, and the Malayali community in New York embraces it with equal warmth and grandeur. From showcasing flower carpets, or pookalam, in community halls to hosting cultural performances and traditional feasts (sadya), the city is dressed in festive fervour with a slice of Kerala’s spirit. And it is festivals and celebrations […]
As the festive season approaches in full swing, now is the time to refresh your wardrobe and take a sneak peek at the wardrobe must-haves to serve stellar looks on every occasion. From time-honoured modern styles ranging from cape sets, pre-draped skirts, and fusion styles, Aza Fashions’ curated designer festive styles at Big Luxury Sale […]
Baisakhi, the harvest festival, marking the end of the winter sowing season and announcing the arrival of a new one, is a cherished tradition of the Sikhs. However, it is more than a simple calendar update- it signals a wardrobe upgrade. With the festival inching closer, with its flurry of celebrations, it dishes out the perfect opportunity for every […]
