
Temples and other places of worship are great places to visit when one is in need of solitude or peace. Their calming air and comforting environment help in attaining the inner peace we all so desire in this modern world. […]
This year in January, exhausted with the lockdowns and Covid gloominess, we finally mustered some courage to take a respite from the routine and drive away to some wilderness. We didn’t know the place that we chose with so much […]
Ranakpur village, in Rajasthan’s Pali district, is a popular destination for tourists. Its scenic beauty and relevance to the Jain community have also turned it into an important wedding destination. Its proximity to both Jodhpur and Udaipur and its strategic […]
Among Rajasthan’s most famous tourist hot spots is Ranakpur. Located in a valley on the western side of the Aravalli range, the closest railway station to reach Ranakpur is the Falna railway station. One can also drive to Ranakpur through […]
Recently, Mana Ranakpur and Architecture Discipline, the firm responsible for designing and creating the magnificent resort in Ranakpur, Rajasthan, were in the limelight, having been covered in the February 2012 issue of the reputed Indian Architect and Builder Magazine. The […]
Khajuraho Jain Temples The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India and listed amongst UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. The temple complex has numerous Hindu and Jain temples built over 200 years (from 950 […]
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 […]