The Far Horizon Magazine

January2018

Six Festivals of South India that Cannot Be Missed

Every festival in South India has a unique origin, rich history, secular nature and deep meaning connected to it that enhances its values and makes it of tremendous importance. Overall, these are six major festivals in South India that are celebrated with unparalleled pomp and enthusiasm. Pongal Pongal marks the[…]

Pongal – Celebrating the Bounty of Harvest

Pongal is an ancient harvest festival of South India, especially Tamil Nadu, celebrated in various manifestations all across India with abundant joy and enthusiasm over the course of four days. The essence of the festival is to get rid of all the elements that create negative energy, thus making room[…]

Svatma – A Vision Suspended in Time

Svatma, in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, is a heritage site refurbished by Krithika Subramaniam who used her architectural education and love for art and culture into the creation of this mystical space. She aims to take her guests on the voyage of rich culture and culinary heritage discovery[…]