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Sita, the heart of the Ramayana.
A story of love, courage, and quiet strength. Learn how she faced fire and exile with grace, teaching that true power lies in faith and patience.
Save this UMeDesi story to revisit during Diwali or Dussehra and see why Sita’s light still guides hearts today.
Start your Ramayana journey here. Learn how Prince Rama’s story of courage and love grew into an ideal for truth and good rule.
This UMeDesi series shares the full story, Rama’s values, and the worldwide celebrations that keep the light of the Ramayana alive.
Travel with the Ramayana through India and beyond.
Watch Ramlila stages, Dussehra nights, and Diwali lights.
See how Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and diaspora communities retell the same story in their own colors-one epic, many voices, one message of light.
Explore who Lord Rama truly is-the man who lived by truth, restraint, and love.
See how his way of ruling, known as Rama Rajya, became a vision of fairness and peace, and what his teachings can mean for homes, communities, and leaders today.
Meet Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman, and Ravana in a simple retelling of the Ramayana.
Follow four arcs – exile, abduction, search, and return – and see why this ancient story of duty and devotion still shapes family life, festivals, and art across generations.
India’s martial arts are among the oldest and most culturally rich in the world. From the fluid movements of Kalaripayattu in Kerala to the dynamic staff play of Silambam and the spiritual sword drills of Gatka, these ancient styles combine physical skill with philosophy, ritual, and healing.
This article introduces you to India’s most iconic martial arts their origins, techniques, weapons, and why they still matter today. Whether you’re a martial arts enthusiast, cultural explorer, or just curious about traditional fighting styles, you’ll find stories and insights worth knowing.
Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the most celebrated festivals across India and around the world. It marks the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair. This guide walks you through the 5 days of Diwali from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj including rituals, stories, and what they mean. Whether you’re lighting your first diya or looking to connect with traditions you grew up with, you’ll find simple ways to celebrate at home. The Festival of Lights continues to shine across generations.
In India, cows are revered and sacred because they were both family and wealth. Unlike the West, where cattle were valued as meat, in India they were renewable prosperity—milk, dung, farming power, and calves sustained households for centuries. Combined with emotional bonds and spiritual reverence, this made beef not just unpopular but unimaginable. Discover why cows are India’s eternal givers of life.
Eating with hands isn’t primitive—it’s practical, flavorful, and cultural. Discover the history, etiquette, and pride behind this Indian dining tradition.
Below is something which was written up as a guide for some friends to help with their visit but it’s mostly relevant for anyone. Visas, etc. This applies for US citizens. Please check this site. You will need exact change on arrival at Siem Reap International Airport for visa application + 2 passport size photos. […]