The sun god is an ancient and revered deity in India. Known as Surya or Aditya, vedic scriptures refer to the sun as a storehouse of inexhaustible power and radiance, as the source and sustenance of all life on earth. […]
Marwar Festival, Jodhpur
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Mana Hotels Unveils Images for Luxury Cottages Ranakpur
Mana Hotels unveils the first set of photographs of its luxury cottages Ranakpur, which is scheduled to open in November 2011 Each cottage has two bedrooms, with the master bedroom, living room, and dining area on the ground floor and the […]
Review: Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel, Udaipur
One of the most illustrious rulers of Mewar, Maharana Fateh Singh constructed the Fateh Prakash Palace on the eastern shores of Lake Pichola in Udaipur as an exclusive venue for royal functions. The Palace has been converted into a 38 […]
Parvadhiraj Paryushana – The Jain Festival of Self Realisation.
Paryushana is an 8 to 10-day festival observed by the Jain community that takes place in the Shukla Paksh (dark phase) of the Bhadrapada month as per the Lunar Calendar (this date can vary amongst sub-sects). Paryushana is also known […]