Mahashivratri is a festival which honours Lord Shiva. The devotees start preparing a few days before the festival. Most people keep fasting throughout the day and visit the shrine of Shiva and Parvati. According to the Hindu calendar, Mahashivratri generally falls on the month of ‘Phalguna’ or ‘Maagh’ (February or March). It is a yearly
Republic Day just around the corner, the first thing that comes to any traveller’s mind is the amazing display of the cultural richness of the nation. The celebrations take place on 26 January every year. After gaining independence from British rule, Republic Day marks India’s adoption of a republic constitution. This makes it an opportunity
Lohri is one of the most beautiful festivals marking the beginning of harvest season and celebrating the New Year’s arrival. The festival is celebrated is held in different parts of northern India. This year, Lohri falls on January 13. Not only is the festival celebrated to thank the Sun god for the year’s harvests, but
India is one of the few places where multiple celebrations can be found for the same event. Travelling to amazing places is the best way to start the New Year. Since every one welcome, the New Year in many different ways so here are the top 10 places that you should add to your New
Hornbill Festival is one of Nagaland’s most popular festivals. The festival is organised by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments and usually takes place between 1 to 10 December every year. The festival’s aim is to revive and preserve Nagaland’s rich culture and showcase its opulence and traditions. The Hornbill festival takes place
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also called, Gurpurab, is a Sikh festival that Sikh communities celebrate with great fervour and excitement. The festival is celebrated as the birth of the first Sikh Guru- Guru Nanak Dev Ji. As the 2019 Gurupurab approaches, here’s a short trip that you can plan and visit the most famous Gurdwara’s in
The Dev Deepawali or “God’s Lights Festival” is the festival held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. This falls on the full moon of the Hindu month Kartika and occurs 15 days after Diwali. It is believed that the gods are coming down to Earth on this day to bathe in the Ganges. It also marks
Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in India. Most believe that Diwali marks Lord Ram’s return after his exile, but for most around the country on this day Goddess Laxmi is worshipped for wealth and prosperity and Here’re the 8 best places to visit during this festival. 1. Jaipur The warm glow of lights
It is said that the best time to visit India is during October. Well, that’s true but not because the weather is pleasant but it is also the best time when you can witness some of the major festivals of India like Navratri, Dusshera,Diwali and Bhai Duj etc. Navratri is nine day fast festival dedicated
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the nation will be celebrating the birthday of the person whose contributions proved vital to the independence of India from the British. Recognized as the nation’s father, in his quest for autonomy, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi travelled through India’s many faces. If you are planning to visit places related to