India
Stories and customs from India.
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Make a Diwali Rangoli to Welcome Good Luck / ๐ฎ๐ณ India
Make a colourful rangoli by your door and wish for good luck as you welcome people in. At Diwali, patterns on the threshold make an ordinary entrance part of the celebration.
Make an Onam Flower Carpet for Family Harmony / ๐ฎ๐ณ India
Make a small pookalam from flower petals and wish for family harmony. In Kerala, Onamโs flower carpets welcome the legendary king Mahabali back to his people.
Share Sweet Pongal for Prosperity at Home / ๐ฎ๐ณ India
Share a bowl of sweet pongal and wish for prosperity and family harmony. The harvest festival of Tamil Nadu turns a pot of rice into a way of giving thanks.
Tie a Rakhi for Family Harmony and Protection / ๐ฎ๐ณ India
Tie a rakhi on your siblingโs wrist and wish them protection and family harmony. At Indiaโs Raksha Bandhan, a decorated thread marks the bond between siblings.
Wear Yellow at Vasant Panchami for Success in Your Studies / ๐ฎ๐ณ India
Wear something yellow and set out a notebook as you wish for success in your studies. At Vasant Panchami, the arrival of spring is an occasion to celebrate learning.
Set Out a Vishukkani for Good Luck at First Light / ๐ฎ๐ณ India
Set a bowl of rice, fruit and flowers beside a mirror and look at it first thing to wish for good luck. In Kerala, a Vishukkani gives the New Year a beautiful first sight.