The beating of the dhak , the splendid kash phool, visiting different mandaps — it is almost that time of the year again! We still have patches of rain instead of clear blue skies and fluffy white clouds, but that is no excuse for not getting on with the calendar. In just a few days, Durga Puja celebrations shall start, and so it is high time you get on with the myriad preparations for the festivities.

And we got you covered, be it fashion or food. Flip through the pages to bring in the vibe and to help with your Durga Puja planning, as we venture into style guides and recipes.

— LS Desk