Across India
Guru Purnima
A full-moon day dedicated to teachers, mentors and the passing of wisdom.
July — September 2026
A season of
shared stories.
A living tour through India's festivals, rituals, flavours and stories, made to be experienced together.
Begin the journey →Presented in English
भारत
A shared
cultural atlas
The calendar
Three months.
Many worlds.
Follow the rhythm of India's cultural calendar, from monsoon rituals to harvest celebrations.
July
Ladakh
Hemis Festival
Monks at Hemis Monastery gather for masked dances, music and prayer.
Telangana
Bonalu
A vibrant offering festival for Mahakali, filled with drums, procession and devotion.
Meghalaya
Behdienkhlam
A Khasi harvest ritual where colourful structures meet drumming and community prayer.
August
Across India
Raksha Bandhan
Siblings tie a rakhi as a small, colourful promise of care and protection.
Across India
Independence Day
India marks independence with flags, music, speeches and a shared civic memory.
Mathura & nationwide
Janmashtami
The birth of Krishna is celebrated through song, dance and midnight devotion.
Rajasthan
Teej
Women welcome the monsoon with swings, songs, colour and community gatherings.
Kerala
Nehru Trophy Boat Race
Long snake boats race across the backwaters to the rhythm of hundreds of oars.
Jain communities
Paryushan
A period of reflection, fasting, forgiveness and renewed attention to non-violence.
September
Mumbai & Maharashtra
Ganesh Chaturthi
Communities welcome Ganesha with music, art and a joyful public procession.
Kerala
Onam
A harvest homecoming celebrated with flower carpets, boat races and a shared feast.
Western Odisha
Nuakhai
Families offer the season's first rice and give thanks for the new harvest.
Across India
Vishwakarma Puja
Craftspeople and workers honour the divine architect and the tools of their work.
Gujarat
Navratri preparations
Garba circles, music and hand-embroidered colour begin to gather before Navratri.
Coming together live
The gathering
Listen closely.
Play boldly.
After the stories comes the game. Join the room, test what you know, and see where your curiosity takes you.