'Tis the season of pithas (local traditional varieties of cakes and pies) and clay artisans in Barishal region are passing busy times making clay moulds (sanj) for preparing the seasonal delicacy.

Bohag Bihu, the vibrant spring festival of Assam, is not just a visual and auditory delight; it's also a feast for the senses, particularly the taste buds. While the dances, songs, and festive ...

Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, marks the Assamese New Year and is one of the most significant festivals in Assam. Celebrated with great enthusiasm, it heralds the arrival of spring and the ...

With the arrival of winter, potters of Kalaskathi village in Bakerganj Upazila of Barishal district are now busy making pitha moulds. There are at least 50 potters in the village and they start off ...

This year Bohag Bihu will be celebrated with much pomp and enthusiasm on Sunday, April 14. The festival spans across seven days, each day holding its unique significance, rituals, and customs. During ...

Culinary forum brings together chefs from across the region to promote eastern food heritage with demonstrations medals milestones and traditional Assamese pitha recipes Chef Divya Saraf’s cake being ...

Assam, a vibrant state in Northeast India, has a unique cuisine that reflects its traditions and culture. Assamese cuisine is heavily influenced by the region's agrarian and fishing traditions, with a ...

Rongali Bihu typically takes place in the second week of April, symbolising the traditional harvest season. In 2025, the festivities will begin on April 14 and continue for about a week, concluding on ...