It’s the wedding season, but it always hits a little differently when you’re part of the holud dance crew. Suddenly, you have a legitimate reason to show up to your friend’s house multiple times a ...

Holuds have always been my favourite part of Bengali weddings. With the vibrant decor, guests in matching colours, and brilliant dance performances, it is definitely the kind of event anyone would ...

The significance of this event was mostly to ward off evil, a blessing on the new couple, and most importantly to ensure the ‘glow’ that turmeric gives. However, the ceremony has nowadays been ...