India, Aug. 3 -- There's something about the monsoon that calls for sweetness, a burst of freshness, a slice of sunshine amid the rain. And just when Delhi needed it most, Meghalaya arrived with its juiciest gift, pineapples. Sweet, golden, and glowing with the spirit of the hills, these fruits are delicious, they carry a story of organic farming, indigenous pride and a community deeply connected to its land. Now in its third edition, the Meghalaya Pineapple Festival has become a celebration of everything that makes Meghalaya vibrant from its all-organic produce to its music, culture, and deep-rooted respect for nature.

At the festival, visitors are welcomed with tall glasses of freshly pressed pineapple juice, wedges of ripe fruit sprin...