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.
Discover insightful stories and features that highlight traditions, art forms, values and philosophy. Whether you’re interested in heritage, social change, or cultural trends, our articles offer thoughtful reflections that connecting past with present.
Immerse yourself in narratives that preserve legacy, spark dialogue, and celebrate culture in everyday life.
Team L&M The Ministry of Culture is all set to launch the ‘Gyan Bharatam’, a landmark national initiative dedicated to preserving, digitising, and disseminating India’s manuscript heritage. To mark this occasion, it began the first-ever three-day Gyan Bharatam International Conference today. The conference titled ‘Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage’, began at Vigyan Bhawan, […]Read More
Skyscanner Reveals 8 in 10 Indians Plan Trips Around Culture in 2025 Team L&M Global travel app Skyscanner recently released its latest Cultural Tourism report, highlighting a rising trend among Indians travelling in pursuit of authentic local heritage, traditions, and experiences. According to the findings, 82% of Indian travellers are very keen on visiting destinations […]Read More
Neha Mangal Have you ever wondered why Lord Ganesha choose a mouse as his ride (vehicle or vahana)? Well, the story goes that Ganesha asked the rat to be his vehicle, after a battle with Gajamukha demon who did severe penance and obtained invincible powers from Lord Shiva as per the advice of Guru Shukraachaarya […]Read More
Neha Mangal A cultural tradition observed on Ganesh Chaturthi is avoiding sighting the moon (Chandra Darshan)—a practice rooted in Puranic legend. Lord Ganesha was once mocked by the moon, leading to his curse that anyone who sees the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi would be unjustly defamed and tarnished with Mithya Dosha (false accusation or dishonor) […]Read More
Team L&M At a time when textile art is experiencing a global resurgence, Where the River Meets the Sea, an exhibition of textile art by six leading contemporary women artists reflects how women artists are at the forefront of this movement. Merging tradition with contemporary thought, these artists have created works that resonate with today’s […]Read More
Benoy K Behl In about 850 CE, a Chola chieftain named Vijayalaya took control of Thanjavur and ushered in an era of unsurpassed prosperity and grandeur in Tamil Nadu. The most beautiful temples of South India were made under the rule of the Cholas. At Narthamalai, located on top of a hill, amidst the great […]Read More
Team L&M If you are interested in knowing more about our freedom fighters, especially women freedom fighters, do visit IIC, New Delhi. At the Art Gallery in Kamaladevi Complex there is running an exhibition Hamaara Itihaas Archives of Freedom Fighters. It is India’s first and perhaps the only international archive with a special focus on women […]Read More
Benoy K Behl According to ancient texts, the deity in the sanctum of the temple is depicted closest to its all-pervasive nature. It is a manifestation of the ultimate truth. There also developed a great tradition of Utsava murtis or ‘festival images’. The deity, in many manifestations of human form, comes out to the streets […]Read More
Team L&M Development Commissioner (Handlooms) launched the “Handloom Hackathon 2025,” yesterday. It is a pioneering national competition set to revolutionise India’s handloom sector. Organised in collaboration with the National Design Centre and Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi, the hackathon will be one of the key highlights of this year’s National Handloom Day […]Read More
Benoy K Behl The Vijayanagara Empire emerged in the mid-14th century and soon encompassed most of South India, from coast to coast. By the mid-15th century, the kingdom stretched from North Karnataka to Kerala and from the Malabar Coast to Orissa. At Hampi, on the banks of the Tungabhadra river, was made the imperial capital […]Read More
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