Festival Story
Varamahalakshmi Vratam: What Do We Really Mean by Prosperity?
Varamahalakshmi Vratam and its rituals point to a wider idea of prosperity — health, family, gratitude and abundance, not just money.
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Festival stories and saree traditions, from Varamahalakshmi to Navratri and Diwali.
Varamahalakshmi
Stories, traditions and saree edits for Varamahalakshmi and Varalakshmi Vratam.
Festival Story
Wearing Your Mother's Saree for Varamahalakshmi
On finding a mother's saree in the cupboard before Varamahalakshmi Vratam, and how choosing a saree today can become tomorrow's memory.
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Varalakshmi Vratam — The Feeling of a Home Coming Alive
A personal remembrance of Varalakshmi Vratam preparations, family, and the radiance a home takes on when devotion, flowers and food all come together.
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Saree edits and styling notes for nine nights of garba, dandiya and Devi worship.
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Vijayadashami: A Day to Begin Again
On Vijayadashami, the tenth day of Navratri associated with victory and new beginnings, and the quiet courage to start something you've been waiting to do.
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Ayudha Puja: Honoring the Things That Help Us Work
On Ayudha Puja, the Navratri tradition of honouring the tools, instruments and vehicles that help us do our work.
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Saraswati Puja: A Quiet Celebration of Learning
On Saraswati Puja, the quieter moment within Navratri that honours books, instruments and the knowledge passed down through generations.
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Saree edits and styling notes for Diwali celebrations, lamps and family gatherings.
Stories for Diwali are on the way. Please check back soon.