Festivals Archives - Savaari Blog

February 27, 2019

Velas Turtle festival: Ratnagiri

I strongly believe that humans have still a lot to learn from animals. While we might have evolved in speech, thoughts, and actions, those…

January 3, 2019

A Savaari Guide to the Kochi-Muziris Biennale

From mesmerizing backwaters and serene beaches to mouthwatering local cuisines and intriguing colonial history, there have been many reasons enticing me to revisit God’s…

December 4, 2018

Hornbill festival- Rock and roll and rice beer

I have come to realize that once you lose the fear of the unknown, travelling becomes a truly liberating experience. Like I had in Nagaland…

October 24, 2018

The Thiksey Gustor Festival

Being an adventurous soul, it’s no surprise that I find solace in the mountain roads and valleys of Leh. The vibrant culture of Leh…

October 11, 2018

Celebrating the Festival of Dolls in Chennai

I had never thought that going to Chennai would become a quarterly affair until my best friend got married off to a Tamilian and…

October 11, 2018

A Season of Excess: Pujo in Kolkata

Living for nearly two decades outside Kolkata, I can comfortably say that I don’t miss the city. But every year, as the air starts…

October 11, 2018

A Navratri experience in vibrant Vadodara

Growing up in a hardcore urban environment, my idea of Navratri celebrations revolved around the local communities hosting Garba-Dandiya nights where you get hold…

October 11, 2018

How I Celebrated Dussehra in Mysore

A couple of years ago, I visited Mysore for a few days for work and it happened to be around the time of Dussehra….

September 20, 2018

Experience the Ladakh Festival

Ladakh is a mystical land indeed. The cold and rugged terrain is juxtaposed against the warmth and vibrancy of its culture. While the mountains…

September 10, 2018

How it’s Done: Vinayak Chaturthi in Pune

This year, September 13th marks the most auspicious day in Maharashtra, more so in Pune. Celebrated with a grandeur befitting the God of Gods,…