Luxury Made-In-India
Business Traveller India|August 2018

India, with its rich heritage, often conjures up exotic images in the minds of travellers. Hospitality brands — homegrown and international — have done all they can to include desi elements in their design and service.

Neha Gupta Kapoor
Luxury Made-In-India

BENGALURU

Despite being on the forefront of advancement and technology, the denizens haven’t forgotten their roots and customs. Every evening, most households will have a lit lamp offered to the deities while sounding a hand bell. During iconic festivals such as Diwali, the city comes to life in the most beautifully traditional way. Rangoli or artwork with coloured powder decorate entrances of residential and business establishments both. 

Temples are busier than usual and the locals are seen in typical silk saris and dhotis.

Adopting one such tradition, The Ritz- Carlton, Bangalore follows something known as the Mashal Lighting ceremony. At twilight, rhythmic beats of brass gongs fill the air. A man dressed in traditional dress dramatically walks towards unlit lamps with a tall flaming torch. His movement is measured and in tune with the beating gongs. He then proceeds to light the lamps on the waterbody. Another evening ritual in Bengaluru, well more of a habit really, entails tea. This doesn’t go back centuries nor doesn't have a spiritual significance, but it's still important to many. Crowding tea stalls on the streets is a way of life here with locals ending their day with a hot cup and snacks.

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