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In February 2024, the city of Oshu in Japan’s Iwate Prefecture held the Sominsai Festival...
How to Travel Responsibly During Major Festivals
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The Economic Impact of Festivals on Local Communities
In January 2025, Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister projected the Maha Kumbh Mela would add $24-30...
Why UNESCO Recognizes Cultural Festivals
On December 4, 2024, delegates in a conference room in Asunción, Paraguay voted on something...
How Festivals Preserve Culture Around the World
At 4 a.m. on a winter morning in Prayagraj, more than 25 million people once...
Janmashtami 2026: The Complete Krishna Celebration Guide
At midnight on a September night, the narrow lanes of Vrindavan (some barely four metres...
Rishikesh Tree Cutting: Why 4,369 Trees Are Facing the Axe
Nine days of protest. Thirteen arrests. One Chief Minister forced to hit pause. That’s the...
Naag Panchami 2026: India’s Most Overlooked Festival
On the morning of August 17, 2026, women across India will walk barefoot to a...
How Kanwar Yatra Impacts North India’s Roads, Rivers & Air (2026)
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Kanwar Yatra 2026: The Pilgrimage Numbers Don’t Add Up
On the night of August 11, somewhere on a highway between Haridwar and a Shiva...