Mira Anand For years, modern India treated many of its oldest traditions like heirlooms kept carefully behind glass. Respected, certainly, and occasionally celebrated too. But, rarely lived. Classical dance belonged to annual school functions. Ayurveda belonged to grandparents. Handloom belonged to festive occasions. Sanskrit chants belonged to temples. Ancient Indian practices often survived culturally, but […]Read More
Welcome to the Culture section of Life and More, where we explore the traditions, heritage, and the evolving cultural landscape that shapes our society. From timeless customs to contemporary cultural conversations, this space celebrates the essence of Indian culture and global influences.
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Team L&M Two days back, on May 11, we celebrated the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, marking the 1000 years since the first recorded attack occurred in 1026. The day also marks 75 years since its modern reopening in 1951. This observance is not merely ceremonial. It is a reflection on endurance—on how faith, culture, and collective […]Read More
Team L&M In a landmark move that blends heritage with high fashion, the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has partnered with the Femina Miss India platform for the first time to bring India’s rich handloom legacy to a global audience. Titled “Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India […]Read More
Datia Palace, on NH 44, is one of the best examples of amalgamation of Indo-Islamic architecture. Interestingly, no one ever lived in this palace Sukriti Tankha It is not every day that you chance upon a monument like the magnificent Datia Palace. We stumbled upon it during a road journey to Jabalpur along National Highway […]Read More
Charkhari, located in Bundelkhand region, is the best stopover destination to visit Orchha, Panna and Khajuraho Taruna Sharma Charkhari: Hidden Gem of Bundelkhand Charkhari is a historic town in Mahoba district, Bundelkhand, located about 160 km from Jhansi on National Highway 76. While often overlooked, Charkhari is rich in history, royal architecture, and cultural heritage. […]Read More
Taruna Sharma Located in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur is the third-largest urban agglomeration in the state. It is an important gateway to the Mahakaushal region. The city has widely known for attractions such as Madan Mahal Fort, Dhuandhar Falls, Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat, Rani Durgawati Museum. But, the region also hides several lesser-known […]Read More
Team L&M Prabhas Patan preserves a rich and sacred past, with copper plate, inscriptions and memorial stones reflecting its prosperity, heritage, and enduring spirit of valor. Historically named Dev Patan, it is a locality in Veraval, Gujarat. And, as the site of the Somnath temple and its associated Jyotirlinga, it is an important place of […]Read More
L&M Jammu and Kashmir is not merely a region endowed with natural beauty. It has also been a center of India’s cultural, spiritual, and philosophical consciousness. This core idea was highlighted through the launch of an important film and coffee table book titled Sanskriti Jammu & Kashmir. The event was held at the Indira Gandhi […]Read More
Team L&M The idea of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat comes alive at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, not in grand declarations but in the quiet harmony of shared craftsmanship. It is here that the colours of Madhubani meet the shine of Dhokra; the rhythm of Kutch’s cowbells […]Read More
team L&M In a landmark moment for Buddhist heritage and inter-community collaboration, seventeen Buddhist organisations from across India have come together for the first time to collectively organise the 20th Annual International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar. The event, held annually since 2006, will take place from December 2–13, 2025, […]Read More