Vazhai – The Sacred Leaf of Life

Vazhai – The Sacred Leaf of Life sarathpathi July 14, 2025 Documentary In Tamil culture, the Vazhai maram (banana plant) is not just a tree—it is a symbol of prosperity, purity, and continuity. From festivals to feasts, weddings to rituals, its presence is sacred and essential. At Stories by Siragugal, we journeyed into the fields […]

Thalaiyatti Bommai – The Bobbleheads of Tradition

Thalaiyatti Bommai – The Bobbleheads of Tradition sarathpathi July 14, 2025 Documentary In the vibrant lanes of Tamil Nadu’s temple towns, there’s a quiet magic that draws the eye—brightly painted dolls with gentle smiles and heads that nod in grace. These are the Thalaiyatti Bommai—traditional bobblehead dolls that embody the charm of our culture, childhood, […]

Pot Making – Where Earth Meets Art

Pot Making – Where Earth Meets Art sarathpathi July 14, 2025 Uncategorized In a world rushing toward the artificial, there’s something grounding about clay. Something ancient. Something pure. Pot making, or “kuyavar kalai”, is one of the oldest crafts in Tamil culture—a dance between earth, water, fire, and human touch. At Stories by Siragugal, we […]

Kaithari – Woven by Hand, Held by History

Post ONE sarathpathi October 29, 2024 Uncategorized Kaithari – Woven by Hand, Held by History In the quiet rhythm of handlooms, there lies a story that is centuries old. Kaithari, the art of handloom weaving, is not just a craft—it is the living heritage of Tamil Nadu, spun with tradition, skill, and soul. At Stories […]