Dehradun, Oct. 27 -- In many ways, people have to live outside of themselves to achieve fulfillment. It is not enough to meet one's material needs. Spiritual sustenance is also a must and not just in terms of religious belief. This is why cultural elements play such a major role in human existence. Literature, music, dance, the arts and theatre, storytelling in its many forms are not just entertainment but also a deeper form of education for the collective and individual psyche. This involvement is what makes one human.
This is why every human gathering over time evolves its particular forms of celebration. Increase in material well-being provides the leisure these activities require. As such, these are also indicative of general prosperit...