Nagaland Culture Diary!

Previous Post We have witnessed many states and Union Territories of India in this series. Now, let us explore another hidden gem of India, the state of Nagaland. The state is inhabited by 16 tribes — Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sumi, Yimchunger, and Zeme-Liangmai (Zeliang), Dimasa Kachari, Kuki. […]

Meghalaya and Mizoram Culture Diary!

Meghalaya Culture Diary Amidst the Eastern Himalayas, lies the ‘abode of clouds’ – Meghalaya. The state which has the wettest place on earth and breathtaking views. If you love rock music then you must visit Shillong, known as the ‘Scotland of the East‘. It is a state where women empowerment is witnessed in reality. The […]

Lakshadweep Culture Diary

Previous Post After numerous states of India, it is time to explore the culture of the smallest Union Territory of India –Lakshadweep. It  means “one hundred thousand islands” in Sanskrit and Malayalam. Though the majority of population is Muslim ethnicity now, the original inhabitants are believed to be four communities -Aminidivi, Koyas, Malmis and Melacheris. The culture is […]

Intriguing Himachal Pradesh Culture Diary!

Previous Post Rich culture, friendly people and the snow-clad mountains are a welcome sign for the state of Himachal Pradesh. As a child, I had visited Himachal Pradesh with school tour after tenth grade. Passing by the spiral mountain ranges, looking out of the window, I was mesmerized. And, till date I am in awe […]