One of the most widely celebrated festivals in Northern India, especially Rajasthan, Teej is a Hindu festival for women and involves swings suspended from trees, mehendi (henna tattoos) and traditional song and dance. The celebrations for Teej originated with an […]
Mana Hotels Unveils Renderings of Luxury Cottages in Ranakpur Resort
Mana Hotels unveils renderings of the 9 luxury cottages on their Ranakpur property. The cottages are in two rows, away from the hotel block. Each cottage has two bedrooms, with the master bedroom, living room, and dining area on the […]
The Intricacies of Jain Architecture
Jainism is an ancient religion that has, over the centuries, had a great impact on Indian culture. As a religion, it has a great following; larger than what the numbers would suggest. The result therefore is that there are a […]
The Rivers of Rajasthan
When one thinks of Rajasthan, the images that most often strike our fancy include lonely sand dunes, grand forts and palaces, and the vivid colours of the local culture. The last image that could come to mind would be of […]
Review: Gorbandh Palace Hotel, Jaisalmer
Gorbandh Palace in Jaisalmer is another beautiful property of the HRH Group of Hotels. It is ideally located and inspired by the desert and its associated stories. Here, you can enjoy all modern-day facilities in an authentic Rajasthani ambiance. This […]
Top 10 Wildlife Reserves in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a haven for a wide spectrum of wildlife sanctuaries. The topography of Rajasthan ranges from the barren desert, scrub-thorn arid forests, rocks and ravines to wetlands and lush, green forests. And each of these areas houses a large […]
Rajgarh, Rajasthan – A Photo Essay by Sanjhi Rajgarhia
A small and sleepy town in Churu, Rajgarh. Rajasthan’s hottest district is where my family hails from. As all business persons do; my paternal grandfather and his brothers left behind their century’s old family haveli or mansion in their quest […]
A Peek into the History of Rajputana
Rajasthan’s political history has been a strife with heroic battles and valiant martyrs who laid down their lives to protect their pride, their land, and their culture. Rajasthan literally means the Land of Kings and the modern state is a […]
A Peek into Rajasthani Handicrafts
The plethora of arts and crafts available in Rajasthan is awe-inspiring. As it happens in most regions across India, these arts and crafts are pursued by specific communities and often, their social stature depends on the nature of their efforts. […]
Gajner Palace Bikaner: Magnificent Hotel of Red Sandstone
30 minutes from the city of Bikaner, hides the Gajner Palace, a magnificent heritage hotel constructed of red sandstone on the banks of the gorgeous Gajner Lake. The Palace was originally built by HH Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh of Bikaner […]