'Marking Muharram in Suru valley', People's Archive of Rural India
The rituals of Muharram observed by Shia Muslims go on for days in Tai Suru village of Ladakh’s Kargil district. For the children, especially girls, it is a chance to meet friends and spend long hours together.
'Death Wish: Narayan Lavate’s lifelong pursuit of death', The Caravan Magazine
Narayan and Iravati have been married for more than fifty years. They are nearing their nineties and have been campaigning for their death for several years now.
Phagun Madai is a nine day festival in India's Bastar region. Different tribes carry their individual deities, making for over 400 gods, to the Danteshwari temple. The idea is to reunite Danteshwari with her family, and for people to meet each other. Many tribes — Marias, Murias, Abhujmarias, Dhurwa (Parja), Dorla, Bhatra, Halba, and more come together to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Bastar's Dantewada town comes alive during the Phagun Madai festival, a time of processions and mahua', Firstpost
Phagun Madai is a nine day festival in India's Bastar region. Different tribes carry their individual deities, making for over 400 gods, to the Danteshwari temple. The idea is to reunite Danteshwari with her family, and for people to meet each other. Many tribes — Marias, Murias, Abhujmarias, Dhurwa (Parja), Dorla, Bhatra, Halba, and more come together to celebrate the arrival of spring.
