Village Vibe celebrates the art, culture and festivals of India’s village life. Urbanites aren’t the only ones who become social media stars, produce stunning art, enjoy food fads or follow fitness crazes. And as for festivals, there’s a totally different vibe in the villages.
Village Vibe
Goa’s last guardians of wooden artistry
One of Goa’s most treasured crafts is the wood carving of Chitari art, a skill passed down through generations. Once admired for its grand Baroque and Rococo designs during Portuguese rule, this craft has been fading due to a lack of support.
Sports Bank Initiative: Field day for Jharkhand’s tribal tracts
Nurturing sporting talent in India – a land of over a billion with uneven development and unequal distribution of resources – requires an innovative approach. That’s precisely how the administration is handling the talent in Jharkhand’s Gumla district, a region where 70% of the population are scheduled tribes.
Nagda’s back with Rajasthani film to light up perspectives
Filmmaker Jigar Nagda, whose film Aravali–The Lost Mountains was a big draw at Village Square’s Chitrashaala film festival last year, has just released his first feature film. Called Batti–A Boy Who Dreamt of Electricity, the Mewadi language film has locals of Raita village in district Udaipur in its cast.
A sacred forest of spirituality & tradition in Meghalaya
The Mawphlang sacred forest in Meghalaya is a stunning natural site with deep cultural significance. Protected by the Khasi tribe for centuries, it’s a peaceful place where nature, spirituality, and tradition come together.
Revelling in nature’s bounty at a rural haat
The weekly haat (market) in Jhirpani provides a glimpse into the lives of the tribals and the way the village economy plays out at the grassroot level. Besides uncommon natural treats, lessons in conscious living get added to the cart organically.
Unveiling ‘landa’, Odisha’s tribal spirit, once forbidden by the British
In southern Odisha’s Koraput district, tribal communities like Paroja, Kondh, Gadaba, Kotia and Dharua have brewed ‘landa’ for centuries. The traditional alcoholic beverage made from ragi is intrinsically linked with their social and religious life.
Bihar’s Mud Holi: A rooted, rustic, rural revelry
Bihar’s centuries-old ‘Mud Holi’, locally called Dhurkheli, continues to refresh and uplift rural communities, blending tradition, joy, and the healing touch of nature in a vibrant celebration.
10 unique ways India celebrates Holi
From displaying martial art skills to lighting bonfires and throwing flowers, Holi is celebrated in a variety of ways across India. Here, we take a closer look at 10 unique traditions.
Traditional Holi snacks from the heartland
This Holi, add flavour to your celebrations with these 5 easy recipes from rural India.