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.
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The silent scream of Noh Ka Likai falls
Behind the breathtaking beauty of India's tallest plunge waterfall lies a heart-wrenching story, one that gives a sorrowful depth to its stunning cascade.

This Maha village was once a haven for Polish immigrants
In a world often divided by conflict, Valivade’s story is a powerful reminder of humanity’s capacity for compassion. It’s a tale of how a small village in Maharashtra became a beacon of hope and safety for thousands of Polish people.

This couple’s farm promises an escape from the city
Shakti and Ila Lumba, who quit the city to live in district Faridabad’s village Mangar, known for its sacred grove, opened their farm to guests in 2008. Since then, they have worked with locals to improve their living conditions and showcased village life to guests.

In Stree 2’s Chanderi, veil between history and horror is gossamer thin
Bollywood horror-comedy Stree 2 puts the cinematic spotlight on Kati Ghati gate, a massive stone structure steeped in legend and mystery in Madhya Pradesh’s Chanderi, a small town renowned for its delicate sarees.

A chocolaty Christmas, rooted in India
Looking for some sweet treats for your loved ones during Christmas? Look no further because here are some of the finest farm-to-bar chocolates from India. About time Swiss and Belgian chocolates took a break.

Indian Traditional Art in Weddings
Every region in India has its own unique art style which is an integral part of the wedding festivities to usher in fertility, prosperity, and auspiciousness. Their stories, rooted in folklore, make for a riveting read.

The people of this MP village fear building roofs
Despite gentle interventions by the government, the people of Kaf village, in Madhya Pradesh, hold on to a unique superstition that prevents them from building concrete roofs. This belief is a double-edged sword, discovers Village Square.

The Andamans on a shoestring
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are some of the most pristine, ecologically fragile islands in the world.. Here’s how to explore the Islands in an ecologically responsible way, that too on a budget.

A Himalayan baithak of folk music & qawwali
The ‘baithak’, or an intimate setting in which musical performances took place, is slowly fading. The Amarrass Society for Performing Arts, in partnership with Village Square, is reviving this tradition by hosting a baithak of folk music and qawwali in the beautiful hills of Uttarakhand.