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Dussehra: The Triumph of Good over Evil
Dussehra or popularly known as Vijayadashmi ('Vijay' means 'victory' and 'Dashmi means 'tenth day), ?is a popular Hindu festival celebrated all over India. ?It is believed that on this day Lord Rama killed the demon King Ravana and rescued his abducted wife Sita. The day symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Dussehra is observed differently in different parts of the country depending on the legend believed in each region. 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 »
Til (sesame seed) Based Sweets for Sankranti
In India festival means delicious food. They both go hand in hand. No celebration is complete without some delicious, moth watering, yummy and amazing sweets and food. The first festival of the year is Lohri which a North Indian festival and second festival is the Sankranti popularly known as Makar Sankranti. This festival is celebrated all across the nation with full enthusiasm and fun. In north India the skies are full of marvelous and colorful kites flown by all age groups especially in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Lets have a look at the 5 most popular Sankranti sweets : Read more »
Dahi Handi : The Merge of Spirituality and Unity
Dahi Handi, also known as ?Gopal kala? is the popular ceremony celebrated on the second day during Krishna Janmashtami. The name Gopal Kala comes from a dish made of yoghurt, pounded rice and jaggery, which is offered to Krishna on the day. Dahi Handi is mostly celebrated in Northern Indian states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. But now Dahi Handi has become a major ceremony in all most all states in India. Janmashtami is also referred to as Dahi Handi in Mumbai and Pune. Dahi Handi is actually one of the rituals for which individuals especially the youngsters look forward to the festival of Ja... Read more »
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 dedicated to deity Durga who is the Goddess of divine power against all evils.?It is the celebration of joy, culture, tradition and customs, more than just a festival. Much awaited Durga Puja is the time of reunion and rejuvenation, a share of joy and care. It is also one of the biggest festivals in the state of West Bengal. It is celebrated in the month of September/October every year. The festive moods build up as ?dhakis? (drummers) gather near the city. The b... Read more »
Durga Puja Delicacies
Durga Puja, a ten day festival is celebrated with great religious observance. The festival is marked with a number of rituals that are followed since time immortal. Dedicated to the worship of female divinity Ma Durga who is known to have killed mighty demon king Mahishasura, Durga Puja is the festival of victory of good against evil. The celebration is a grand affair in West Bengal state of India and several other states including Tripura, Assam and Orissa. Bengalis from all over the country adorn themselves with new clothes, accessories and indulge in feasting, which is a delight of Durga... Read more »
Hindu Deities- All about the Gods
Hinduism as a religion is called as `apauruseya` which means of impersonal origin. Hindu Gods are also known as such, they are eternal deities appearing to be sovereign and different, but in reality are aspects of the same 'Supreme God'. A Hindu deity (god or goddess; note small g) represents a particular aspect of the Supreme Being. Within Hinduism a large number of personalities, or 'forms' of this Being, are worshiped as deities or incarnations. Hindus view cosmic activity of the Supreme Being as comprised of three tasks: creation, preservation, and dissolution and recreation. Hindus as... Read more »
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The 'Unforgettable Tour' Updates
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Journey from Childhood to The Father of The Nation
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A Guide to Backpacking In India
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Best Railway Stations of India
India is a home to some of the best railway stations since railways were first introduced in 1853. By 1947, the year of India's independe...
A guide to Shopping Malls in Pune
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Top 10 Luxury Cars and Most Expensive Cars in I...
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Classical Dances of India
Dance in India, is rooted to age-old tradition. This vast sub-continent has given birth to varied forms of dancing, each shaped by the in...
The Top 5 Secret Beaches of India
If you ask someone about the best Beaches of India you?ll for sure hear of the most popular beaches of Goa like Anjuna Beach, Calangute B...
Pune- The Oxford of the East
Pune was called "The Oxford of the east" by Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister due to the well-known academic and research in...
Amritsar - The City Of The Golden Temple
Amritsar is one of the major cities in northwestern India in the state of Punjab which is renowned as a religious metropolis. Thousands o...
Harman or Imran?
Two Proteges of Two Biggies of Bollywood. One is the nephew of one of the renowned Bollywood star, popularly known for his perfection, hi...
