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 […]
Temples of Udaipur: In and Around
The city of Udaipur is famous across the world for its historic charm, romantic palace hotels and beautiful museums and forts. It is also known for the artistically built temples that attract tourists and pilgrims in throngs. These are the […]
How to Travel East India in 10 Days!
When referring to East India, one would be referring to the four states of West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand, and Bihar. The region is rich in history as it was the centre for many illustrious empires, from the time of the […]
Chandrabhaga Fair – 9th to 11th November 2011
The Chandrabhaga Fair is held annually at Jhalrapatan, a mere 7 kilometers from Jhalawar city, in the south-eastern part of Rajasthan during the Kartika month (October-November) according to the Hindu calendar. Jhalrapatan is an ancient city and its name literally […]
Top Religious Destinations in India
Religion has played an integral role in India’s history and culture. In fact, India has been the birthplace of some of the major religious traditions in the world, namely, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Over the centuries, India’s dynamic culture […]
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, […]
Ranakpur Jain Temple – A ‘Wonder’ of India
In 2008 – 2009, the Ministry of Tourism of the Government of India along with premier news channel NDTV did a nationwide survey of the 7 wonders of India. Amongst the Top 200 nominees was the gorgeous Ranakpur Jain Temple. […]
The Festival of Teej, Jaipur, Rajasthan
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 […]
Discover Madhya Pradesh – The Heart of India
Right in the center of India sits Madhya Pradesh, a beautiful state with a rich culture, splendid natural beauty and numerous historical sites that attract swarms of tourists. Narmada River, Madhya Pradesh Most of the state is a part of […]
Hampi – Did Anyone Say Ancient? : By Sanibh Aryan
Hampi is a short journey from Bengaluru. It takes 7 hours by bus and 10 by train… but train journeys are just so much more fun. The one thing that the Indian Railways gives you without fail is a brilliant […]