Mawlynnong, known for its legacy of cleanliness, lies threatened in the face of increasing tourism in the village.
Tag: Rituals
Burning Man Highlights the Primordial Human Need for Ritual
In Nevada, people create a makeshift city toward the end of summer and later burn it down. What’s behind this event, and what makes it meaningful?
A Sestina for an Abandoned Farm Shrine
A poem on the loss of a farm shrine where we used to make offerings of meat and toddy to a rock-turned deity.
Rashol: Where Gods Still Visit Men
An essay on joining the festivities in Parvati Valley's Rashol with the hope of getting a glimpse of a 'devata'.
Ancient Olympics: Not Everyone Cheered, but the Games Brought Together Rival Societies
A scholar of ancient Greek literature explains what the Olympics of modern day have in common with the 776 BC games at Olympia.
The Tooth Fairy as an Essential Worker in a Child’s World of Wonder
During this unsettling time, global leaders have assured children and adults alike that the tooth fairy, free from the risk of infection, is indeed an essential worker.