The Monsoon Festivities of North Karnataka
Dear Readers, I have started blogging again after a long while. As a matter of fact, I have forgotten the details of my earlier blogs that I used to publish about two decades ago! It just occurred to me while discussing with a group of students at my Institute that I should restart this hobby! When I was just pondering over what topic to start with, the ongoing monsoon in various states of India and the festivities, rituals and conventions associated with the months of Monsoon inspired me to write the present article. Considering the vastness of the topic, I shall restrict myself to write on the festivities that line up during the Monsoon in the Northern Karnataka. The hallmark of Indian culture is closely knit familial relations; be it the Parental love or a brother-sister bonding. Further, each festival or a ritual that is religiously followed among Indians reflects it's inherent consideration for the enormity of the Nature, concern for the environment and love for the oth...