Rajputs were one of the major ruling warrior classes in the Indian subcontinent, found mostly in Northern India. Erstwhile Rajputana, now known as the modern of Rajasthan, was divided into smaller princely states which were ruled by different Rajput families. […]
Review: Shiv Niwas Palace, Udaipur
One of the finest properties in Udaipur, the Shiv Niwas Palace is a crescent shaped palace which was built in the early 20th century during the reign of Maharana Fateh Singh. It was meant exclusively for visiting dignitaries and guests […]
The Festival of Dushera in Kota, Rajasthan
The festival of Dushera is celebrated all over India, Bangladesh and Nepal. It is known by different names in different parts of the Indian subcontinent and is celebrated on the tenth day of the Hindu month of Ashvin. This year, […]
Explore Chittaurgarh
Chittaurgarh was a fortified citadel with a valiant but turbulent history. It was built in the 7th Century by the Maurya dynasty and was often under attack. Under the notions of Rajput chivalry, the people of Chittaur always chose death […]
Mana Hotels Announces its New Website
Mana Hotels announces its newly designed website: www.manahotels.in/ranakpur. The new design carefully and conveniently details out every facility offered by the Mana Hotels in an easily accessible manner and makes booking rooms at the soon to be launched Ranakpur property […]
Top 5 All Girl Vacation Destinations in India
Any girl’s dream come true is going on a shopping spree, a relaxing spa session or a scrumptious brunch and a movie on the weekend. However, nothing is better than having your girlfriends join you for these fun activities! Whether […]
Panja Durries – The Backbone of Ranakpur’s economy
Durries were originally the poor cousins of carpets – meant purely as a utility product and lacked hugely in terms of finesse, design and ornamentation. Most often, they formed the bottom-most layer of the bedding or used as an underlay […]
How to Travel North India in 10 Days
It is difficult to summarize the tourist experience in India. Each of its 28 states and 7 union territories has a unique culture and flavour which can take a lifetime to explore. India has it all – mountains, beaches, forests, […]
Discover Tamil Nadu
Surrounded by mountains and waters, Tamil Nadu is bound by the Eastern Ghats towards the north, the Nilgiri and the Anamali Hills towards the west, the Bay of Bengal in the east, and the Indian Ocean in the south. It’s […]
A Trip to Ranakpur Jain Temple – by Nishank Verma
The Ranakpur Jain Temple is perhaps the most massive Jain temple in India, with the compound sprawled across 40,000 square feet. Within this huge complex lie three temples, but the main attraction is the Adinath temple, built for Bhagwan Adinath, […]