Take a deep dive into the Holy Ganges and witness the biggest pilgrimage festival of the Hindu Religion. India’s Mightiest Religious Celebration and Fair Festival- A phenomenon you cannot miss-The Kumbh Mela: The Kumbh Mela witnesses millions of devotees and pilgrims from across the Globe attending the Mighty Festival. Why do so many people attend […]
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Manipur, the name means the land of jewels, is one of the seven sisters of North-East India. Burma’s geographic features are dominated in the east, Nagaland in the North, Assam in the west, and Mizoram in the south. Manipur is a mixture of ancient traditions and rich cultural patterns. However, the Sankirtana Dance shines as
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India as a nation has its diversity and culture of various regions. When it comes to religious festivities, every festival has a mythological narrative that binds people’s faith. In the various gods and goddesses that are worshipped in the country. Lathimar Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated by the people from the town of Barsana
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In a country where being anything other than society’s expectations makes you different. 4.8 million of the population who identify as transgender face many difficulties in living everyday life in the country. But, did you know that in ancient Hindu history, was married to ‘Mohini’ – Lord Krishna’s avatar as a woman. This fascinating history
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Chhau dance is an eastern Indian dance style that recreates scenes from epics such as the Mahabharata and Ramayana, as well as local folklore. Chhau dance is very significant with regional celebrations, especially Chaitra Parva in the spring. It takes its inspiration from indigenous dance and martial arts. Mock combat techniques, stylized gaits of birds
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Naag Panchami is a Hindu traditional festival celebrated on the fifth day of the fifteen days of the moon’s waning. In the month of Shravan (July/August). The name Naag means serpent, and Panchami means the fifth day. On this day, people worship snake deities or real snakes in some cases. They offer milk, flowers, and
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Hola Mohalla is a 3-day grand Sikh festival where the Sikh Nihang community showcases their martial art expertise. The word ‘Hola Mohalla’ is for the “charge of Sikh Nihang warriors”. However, The Hola Mohalla festival is celebrated on the day after Holi, on the first day of the Lunar month of Chet which falls in
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Ladakh is a tranquil place covered with snow-capped regions, niche human settlements, and vibrant monasteries. Located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh receives immense love from Hodophiles across the globe. With lush lakes and a serene atmosphere, this destination is home to the famous Buddhist chanting. Ladakh is dominated by the culture of
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Take a look inside the lifestyle of Lord Shiva’s Devotee Sadhus- The Ascetic Aghori Sadhus of Varanasi. Varanasi, one of the seven sacred cities of India, is the spiritual capital of the country and also the Land of Lord Shiva known as Kashi or Benaras. Likewise, Kashi Vishwanath Temple is located here and it is
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Let us explore Ferozabad and how the architecture changed across medieval times! India is a land that reflects every era and time it has been through in the rich architecture that is left behind. We can observe the Hindu Temple Architecture and the Indo-Islamic Architecture reflect the most in our monuments today. Especially in the
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The word Hauz Khas in the Urdu language is derived from the words ‘Hauz’ means ‘water tank’ and ‘Khas’ means ‘imperial’Hauz Khas Fort near Hauz Khas Village is one of the most visited tourist sites and a favorite hangout place of the Delhiites. Hauz Khas Fort was the frequent hangout spot for all the south
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Delhi never fails to mesmerize us with its iconic history. The ruins of various forts, cities, and palaces are still living in Delhi’s nooks and crannies. Tughlaqabad, a stunning ruined fort founded in 1321, is one such example. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq, the dynasty’s founder, built it. This founder constructed the Qutub-Badarpur Road to link it with
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