Category: Customs & Traditions

Learn more about the fascinating reasons behind the daily habits and quirky traditions that make us uniquely Desi.

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Indian Martial Arts: Ancient Styles & Cultural Power

A four-panel collage showcasing different traditional Indian martial arts: Kalaripayattu, Silambam, Gatka, and Thang-Ta, each with practitioners in action and traditional weapons against diverse cultural backdrops.
A visual journey through India's rich martial heritage, featuring Kalaripayattu, Silambam, Gatka, and Thang-Ta practitioners demonstrating their ancient forms in culturally authentic settings.

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.

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Holy Cow! Where’s the Beef?

Indian Cow with Calf
Indian Cow and calf

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.

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Why Do Indians Eat with Their Hands? Flavor, Culture & Tradition

Indian lady eating a traditional south indian meal with her hand
Indian lady eating a traditional south indian meal with her hand

Eating with hands isn’t primitive—it’s practical, flavorful, and cultural. Discover the history, etiquette, and pride behind this Indian dining tradition.

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Brushing Teeth with Neem Twigs: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science

Neem Tree - has a lot of benefits
Neem tree which has a lot of uses

Before plastic toothbrushes, people relied on nature for oral hygiene. In India, neem twigs were the original toothbrush—trusted for centuries in Ayurveda. But how did other cultures clean their teeth? Some methods may surprise you.

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The Indian cultural secret to Great Customer Service

A digital illustration of a cartoon character inspired by traditional Rajasthani attire in India. The character is in a namaste pose with both hands
Welcoming Guests with a Namaste

Indian hospitality teaches a simple truth: great customer service begins with genuine care. Discover how Atithi Devo Bhava can shape meaningful customer experiences.