Language is more than words. It carries memory, identity, and belonging. On International Mother Language Day, observed every year on February 21st, conversations usually centre on spoken and written languages. But in India, language has always existed beyond speech. It is woven, dyed, embroidered, and worn. Indian textile heritage reflects this beautifully. From Bandhani to Ikat to Chanderi, traditional Indian fabrics speak […]
Onam, Kerala’s grand harvest festival, is now one of the most anticipated cultural events for Malayalis in New Jersey. From pookalams (floral carpets) to the grand Onam Sadhya feast, the celebrations are steeped in tradition, joy, and community bonding. But one thing that stands out every year? The Onam style. For 2025, the best Onam […]
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 […]
Onam has this way of making even the busiest parts of California slow down for a moment. You’ll find South Indian families gathering, laughing, and sharing stories while passing around a feast so generous it feels endless. The fragrance of sambar, the shimmer of gold borders on cream fabrics, the chatter before a thiruvathira performance […]
