When Concrete Replaces Courtyards, Traditional Festive Trades Suffer
How Guwahati’s concrete boom is extinguishing its sacred festive heritage The autumn air over the Brahmaputra usually carries a distinct crispness in the days leading up to Kali Puja and Diwali, a season once defined by the earthy aroma of damp clay, the bitter-sweet fragrance of freshly plucked marigolds, and the green, sap-heavy scent of…