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The Lost Traditions of Dressing Up in Garhwal
A young and curious student from Balyakhana village steps into the shoes of her grandmother (quite literally) as she discovers the nature-oriented ways of dressing up in her village two generations ago.
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The Search for Mother’s Laughter
In the Gullar Dogri village of Uttarakhand, a young girl ventures into the world of spirits to revive the light of her mother’s smile which pushes her to revisit her beliefs
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Who Will Sleep? A Night Festival in Uttarakhand with Fire Swinging and Walking on Blades
A young student and adventurer from Uttarakhand’s Garhwal region introduces the revelry and history of Selku – a local festival celebrated with fireplay and a ‘walk on holy blades’
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Facing the Mountains of Life to Build a Career in Mountaineering
A young girl’s inspiring journey from the traditional village of Lonthru to her dream career in mountaineering
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Challenging a Patriarchal Tradition to Revive a Reservoir
In the mountains of Uttarakhand, the women of Sarmoli village came together to revive the dried-out Mesar Kund – that they were once forbidden to visit
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The Legend of a British Runaway in a Remote Uttarakhand Valley
A zoology student from Mukhwa village sheds light on the fascinating life of “Pahari Wilson,” who both plundered her valley and created the livelihoods that flourish to this day.
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How Love Has Changed Over Four Generations
What if you were married off at seven? Or 13? What if you had to elope from a country fair? A brave, young woman, who married for love two decades ago, writes about pride and prejudice, and love, in the mountains near Munsiari
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Colors of the Earth
A woman from Uttarakhand’s Bhotiya community introduces the wonders of extracting natural colors from walnut leaves, rhododendron flowers, turmeric roots and more.
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A Culture in a Grain
The daughter of a farming family looks back with nostalgia and pride, at the disappearance and return of barley, the king of grains in Munsiari, Uttarakhand.
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The Disappearing Craft of “Likhai”(Wood Carving)
A guide from Shankhdhura village visually documents the intricate craft of Likhai (wood carving), from walnut wood to wood-carved window and doorframes, once found in villages across Kumaon
