Pratha: The Indian School of Cultural Studies

14/12/2024

Discover the unique charm of Christmas in India, a vibrant celebration blending faith, culture, and festive traditions. Explore regional customs, delicious treats like Allahabadi Cake, and the joy brought by Santa Claus across the country. Perfect for understanding the diverse ways India celebrates Christmas.

Discover the unique charm of Christmas in India, a vibrant celebration of faith, culture, and festive tradition.

11/07/2024

This year, the commenced in on the 7th of July. Before you head on to attend the grand festivity, read about the significance of the festival and the deity it is associated with.

This year, the Rath Yatra of Puri will begin on the 12th of July. Read about the importance of the event & the deity it is associated with.

22/05/2024

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Delve into the rich cultural legacies of Mughal tawaifs and Japanese geishas with this in-depth comparison.

12/06/2023

As is all set to release, check out why Lord Hanuman is the mentor you need in life. Read about the several life lessons you can learn from Lord Hanuman and apply in your daily lives.

Besides being known as a devotee of Lord Rama, Hanuman is the embodiment of power, wisdom, tact, and humility. Read more about him here.

12/11/2021

After an incident where he was insulted for his caste, Jyotirao Phule pledged to reform Indian society. Read about his contributions to the Indian society in the post below.

Jyotirao Phule belonged to a dalit/untouchable community, in Pune, Maharashtra. After an incident where he was insulted for his social background, he pledged to eradicate the caste system and reform Indian society. Phule and his wife, Savitribai, fought against child marriage, pioneered widow remarr...

01/11/2021

is just around the corner. While most of us know how Diwali is associated with , read various other stories that explain why Diwali is such a grand celebration.

Diwali is a famous Indian festival also known as the 'festival of lights.' Popularly, it is a celebration of Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after completing a 14-year exile. However, it is a celebration of the entire Hindu mythology.

27/09/2021

Although the Indian society is largely dominanted by a patriarchal system, there are certain matrilineal societies scattered across the country.

In a matrilineal society, the traditional notions of a patriarchal setup are reversed. For instance, children take their mother's last name, husbands reside in the wives' homes, property and titles are transferred from mothers to daughters, and women occupy significant positions in public spaces.

Read about some of the prominent matrilineal Indian socities like the Garos and Khasis of Meghalaya, Nairs and Ezhavas of Kerala and Bunt and Billava of Karnataka in our blog: https://www.prathaculturalschool.com/post/matrilineal-societies-in-india

29/08/2021

In Hinduism, every aspect of life is sacred, and before the beginning of any auspicious activity, there is a celebration. This celebration of the rites of passage of a man to different levels or stages of life, from conception to cremation, form the sanskaras.

The Vedic scriptures identify 40 sanskaras. The 16 major sanskaras, known as the “shodasha sanskaras” are the most pious ones.

Read more in our blog post https://www.prathaculturalschool.com/post/16-sanskaras-in-hinduism

21/08/2021

More than a century ago, Rabindranath Tagore used the sentiment behind the festival of Raksha Bandhan to unite Hindus and Muslims amidst the Partition of Bengal? Read more below.

Raksha Bandhan is a festival that represents the strong bond between a brother and a sister. Rabindranath Tagore used it as a tool to create unity and fraternity between Hindus and Muslims as a form of protest during the Partition of Bengal.

18/08/2021

This year, the Rath Yatra of Puri will commenced on the 12th of July. Read about the importance of the event & the deity it is associated with.

This year, the Rath Yatra of Puri will begin on the 12th of July. The festival is associated with Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The Jagannath temple at Puri in Odisha is one of the biggest shrines dedicated to Lord Jagannath and is an integral part of the Char Dham pilgrimage journe...

10/08/2021

Do you know the story behind Gandhi Topi? Check out the link to find out why it is a popular headgear among Indian politicians.

Read here about the most popular pagadis/ pagdis (headgears) of different Indian cultures such as sikh pagdi, rajasthani safa, maharashtrian pheta, gandhi topic, etc.

05/08/2021

Sonagiri temples are an important pilgrimage site for the Digambara sect of Jainism known for their architecture & spiritual significance. Read more about the beautiful place in our blog.

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Sonagiri temples are an important pilgrimage site for the followers of the Digambara sect of Jainism. The word 'Sonagiri' refers to 'Golden Peak'. The temples are not only known for their beautiful architecture, but also for their spiritual significance. This was where King Nangang Kumar attained Ni...