traditional Indian festivals
Delhi Celebrates Special December Diwali as UNESCO Considers Heritage Recognition
Dec 10, 2025 02:13 pm CST
Delhi hosts an unusual December Diwali celebration as part of India's bid to secure UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for the festival. With the Red Fort serving as the main venue and Chandni Chowk adorned with traditional decorations, the city welcomes international delegates attending UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee meeting where Diwali's proposal will be discussed on December 9-10.
American YouTuber Faces Backlash After Filming Traditional Karnataka Cow Dung Festival: Cultural Controversy Explained
Oct 27, 2025 05:20 pm CST
An American YouTuber's controversial filming of Karnataka's traditional Gorehabba festival has sparked outrage across social media. Tyler Oliveira's videos showing the sacred cow dung throwing ritual during Diwali celebrations have been criticized for cultural insensitivity and misrepresenting the religious significance of this ancient purification ceremony. While the content creator defends his actions as non-racist documentation, many Indian viewers argue he deliberately portrayed their tradition as bizarre for Western entertainment.