‘Jhalee’ fame Harshita Kashyap: Lord Ganesha is not just a deity, but my strength and guide‘Jhalee’ fame Harshita Kashyap: Lord Ganesha is not just a deity, but my strength and guide

Actress Harshita Kashyap, known for her role in ‘Jhalee,’ shares her Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Delhi, a tradition of nine years. For Kashyap, Lord Ganesha is her strength and guide, and she prepares his favorite dishes like ladoo and modak. Balancing her shoot schedule with festive rituals, she finds joy in early morning aartis and…

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In Ghana, the dead are buried in beer bottles, shoes, and airplanes: Inside the tradition of fantasy coffins

In Ghana, death takes on a vivid new form through “fantasy coffins” — elaborate wooden caskets shaped like planes, fish, and Coca-Cola bottles. Born from royal tradition and reimagined by craftsman Seth Kane Kwei, this remarkable art form blends spirituality, identity, and aspiration, transforming funerals into vibrant celebrations of life and imagination.

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