When Yuvragi Rathore moved from the vibrant city of Jodhpur to Sri Lanka, she carried more than just suitcases with her. She brought along a collection of lullabies, folk tales, and rituals, all the little bits of her homeland and its heritage, the Marwari culture.

Growing up in Rajasthan, Yuvragi was surrounded by colour, food, and tradition. Her childhood was filled with rhythms of Marwari songs sung by her mother, the joy of festivals celebrated with grandeur, and the comfort of a close-knit community that found a connection in customs. These were more than practices, they were memories in motion, lessons of belonging passed down through generations.

But in a new country, far from the familiar scents of

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