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Bodh Gaya: The City of Sanctum Sanctorums
Bodh Gaya or Bodhgaya is a religious place in the Gaya district in the state of Bihar in India. This is an immensely important place for Buddhists and Hindus since Gautama Buddha Attained nirvana (enlightenment) here. Thousands of people from India and all over the world visit this place for pilgrimage and for enjoying the sight of beautiful temples that are located here. The city was named Bodh Gaya in the eighteenth century before which it used to be called Bodhimandha-Vihara. Read more »
Bhangra The Folk Dance of Punjab
Bhangra originated in the Western Punjab's district of Shekhpura, Gujrat and Sialkot. It is the folk dance of Punjab and an integral part of Punjabi culture. Bhangra celebrates the harvest and is associated with the festival of Vaisakhi (April 13th) when the sight of tall heaps of golden wheat fill the farmer’s heart with joy. To the accompaniment of large drums called dhols, S/he and his/her fellow villagers circle round and round in a leaping, laughing caper. It’s a dance that cuts across all divisions of class and education. At marriages, parties, or celebrations of any s... Read more »
Janamashtami - The Festival of Zeal and Enthusiasm
Janamashtami is one of the famous Hindu festivals celebrated across India. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement. The festival is also known as "Krishnashtami", "Saatam Aatham", "Gokulashtami",? "Ashtami Rohini", "Srikrishna Jayanti", "Sree Jayanthi" or sometimes merely as "Krishna Janamashtami".? The festival is observed on eighth day which is called Ashtami (according to Hindu calender), of the dark half of the month (which is called the Krishna Paksha in Hindi) of Bhaadra (a month in Hindu Calender) month. Read more »
The 9 Nights of Divine Celebration
Navratri is the 9 day long Hindu festival of worship and dance. In Sanskrit the word Navratri literally means nine nights. Nava means nine and Ratri means Nights. During these 9 nights nine forms of shakti (power) are worshipped. Each day is dedicated to a Goddess and has very important significance. In Gujarat it is the festival of dance. All 9 days observe dandiya and Garba (regional dance of Gujarat). ? The Sharad Navratri is the most important of all three Navratris. It is celebrated during Sharad (beginning of winter, Sept-Oct). It celebrates the slaying of Mahishasura by the g... Read more »
Durga Puja: A Prominent Festival in India
Durga Puja is one of the auspicious occasions celebrated in almost every parts of India. Major celebrations are observed in Bengal, where Puja pandals are set with huge idols of the Goddess Durga. Durga Puja is a grand occasion when the familiar sound of Dhak, the spirit of ?Dhunuchi Nachh? and the fragrance of the Shiuli flower creates a majestic spur in every Bengali heart. Bengalis from all over India visit their home town and reconnect with friends and relatives during festival days and exchange gifts. It is the most happening festival of the Bengalis. Go shopping, or enjoy looking at t... Read more »
Konark: Temples and Tourism
Konark is a small town in the Puri District in the Indian state of Orissa and is located near the city of Bhubaneshwar. This may be a small town but carries immense importance because of the presence of the Sun Temple here. However, the deity in the temple has been shifted to Jangannth Puri and every year a humungous procession carrying the deities on a huge chariot can be witnessed here. In fact the etymology of the word Juggernaut is this procession which is truly a sight to behold. Read more »
Navratri: The Worship of Power
Navratri, meaning ?nine nights?, is a widely celebrated Hindu festival of worship of worship of Shakti. During the nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti are worshipped. All of them are related to Hindu Mother Goddess and her various forms ? Durga, Bhadrakali, Amba or Jagadamba, Annapoorna devi, Sarvamangala, Bhairavi, Chandika or Chandi, Latika, Bhavani and Mookambika. The Devis worshipped depend on the tradition of the region. It is one of the major celebrated festivals all over India. The festival comes two times a year. One is celebrated during the Vasanta Rhitu that marks the b... Read more »
Getaway to Kashid Beach near Pune
Maharashtra is blessed with many finest beaches in the country. These beaches are nice places to unwind, chill, relax, blast and have a d...
Durga Puja: A Festival of Traditions and Joy
Durga Puja, also known as Dussehra and Navaratri in other parts of India, is one of the main festivals of the Hindus. The puja is dedicat...
Munnar - A Hill Station in God’s Own Country (I...
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Onasadya: The Lavish Onam Feast
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Kashmir - A Heaven on Earth
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The Great Indian Classical Dancers
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Khushwant Singh - A significant post-colonial w...
Khushwant Singh, born 2 February 1915 in Hadali, British India, now in Punjab, Pakistan, is a prominent Indian novelist and journalist. S...
Yummy Indian Monsoon Cravings
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Jimmy Choo Opens in India it's First Exclusive ...
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Best of the Himalayas: Leh-Ladakh
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You Know you're watching a Bollywood Movie when...
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The Old City Charm is Still Alive at the Peth A...
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Shashi Tharoor - A Man Surrounded by Controversies
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Beauty Parlours in Koregaon Park, Pune
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Manmohan Singh's Daughters - Upinder Singh, Dam...
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has three daughters. All three maintain a very low profile and keep away from media and limelight. All thre...
