Andhra Pradesh Saris – Chic, Elegant and comfortable for any time wear
The most favored dress material among Indian women are Saris. They are used as both formal and casual wear. Some…
Margazhi Month – Festivals And Temples Associated With This Month
The Month of Margazhi is considered divine month in south India. It is the ninth month in the Hindu calendar.…
Karthika Deepam –Another Festival Of Lamps And Lights After Diwali In Tamil Nadu
Most winter festivals have something to do with lamps and lights as the darkness sets in early. You have Diwali…
Itu Puja- A Bengal festival for Sun God
There is a saying among the Bengalis which means that Bengalis have 13 festivals in 12 months. Apart from many…
Visit The Kanaka Durga Temple In Vijayawada For Navaratri celebrations
The festive season in India has begun. Many homes in India are now celebrating Dasara - a festival of 10…
Book Fairs In India – A Melting Pot Of Bookworms, Authors and Publishers
Various studies have shown that book readership statistics in India is very high. Book Fairs in India attract huge numbers…
Thadri – The Cooling Festival Of The Sindhi community
India is a land of festivals. Due to its multi-religious, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural social setup, every day is a festival…
Ganga Dussehra, A Festival That Gives You Tenfold Benefits
It was ages ago when the great Suryavanshi King Anshuman prayed to the mighty Mother Ganga from heaven to descend…
Vraths And Fasts Undertaken By Women South Of Vindhyas
There are numerous Vraths (religious observations in Hindus) and Fasting sessions undertaken by married women of India. Of these, the…
Garudan Thookam, A Strange Ritual Of Self Torturing
Garudan Thookam is one of the traditional festivals that are celebrated in Kerala. It is a very strange tradition that…
Onasadya: The Lavish Onam Feast
Once upon a time, a great king called Mahabali ruled Kerala. He was righteous, generous and much admired by his…
Tirupathi Brahmotsavam –Where Lord Brahma Leads Celebrations
The Lord Balaji temple is situated at in Tirumala hills in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. It is world-famous and…
Abhaneri Festival – Another Reason To Visit Rajasthan
Do you want a new reason to visit Rajasthan? Here is another excuse to visit this colorful and vibrant state…
Don’t Miss Out The Ladakh Bird Festival
Come to Ladakh this September! Be there between 20th to 25th September 2018 to attend the remarkable Ladakh Bird festival…
The Beautiful Tradition Of Dahi Handi
Just after the heavy rains subside, the month of Shravan arrives and with it a whole lot of celebrations and…
Adi Perukku- The Monsoon Festival Of Tamil Nadu
Aadi Perukku is a festival celebrated mainly in Tamil Nadu during the monsoons. Celebrating this festival is a way through…
Puli Kali A Colorful Celebration In Kerala
The crazy colourful display of folk’s art in the Kerala state in the way of dancing and other artistic activities…
Mango Festivals in India
Mango is the King of fruits. No doubt about it! Loved by one and all, it is also part of…
Aadi Festival, The Monsoon Festival of Tamil Nadu
Monsoon starts its beginning in the month and the time is considered inauspicious for major functions like marriage, housewarming or…
Hop Into The Ambubachi Mela At Kamakhya Temple In Guwahati
The Ambubachi Mela is a mela held at the Kamakhya temple located in Guwahati, Assam. This annual mela is held…
9 Crazy Festivals Celebrated in Goa…
Goa, the place is just not about the stunning lovely golden sand beaches or the water sports or the marvellous…
Ayudha Puja Or Astra Puja, Worshiping The Instruments
Astra Puja or Ayudha Puja, as it is more commonly known as, is an important part of the festival of…
The Muslim Tradition Of Iftar
Many Muslims look forward to the tradition of breaking fast after sunset during the month of Ramadan. This observance is…
Lets Explore The Traditions Of Agni Keli
Agni Keli is the most unique festival you will find in India. It is performed in the Kateel Durga Parameshwari…
Celebrate Pori In Rapturous Himachal!
India is a land of festivals. The celebrations mean a time of joy, family, love, laughter and community spirit. Young…
The Celebration Of Dhinga Gavar
For many Dhinga Gavar is nothing more than a folk deity. This is said to be a humorous take on…
Jaisalmer Desert Festival A Spectacular Cultural Gala
From the endless sand dunes to the lush green oasis and ancient forts, the golden city of Rajasthan has everything…
13 Most Popular Festivals In Delhi
India is a land of festivity and colors. The air blowing in India is completely filled with delight and merriment.…
Nongkrem Dance Festival – Meghalaya
Meghalaya in Sanskrit means “the abode of clouds “, is a state in the northeast of India. One of the…
Fire Walking – Theemithi, Tamil Nadu
India is a vast nation which has a huge cultural diversity. There are some amazing festivals and rituals that this…
7 Grand Festivals Of South India
Every single festival in South India has its unique origin and a long history associated with it. Well, these interesting…
Gangaur A Festival For Women In Rajasthan
The state of Rajasthan is synonymous with rich culture, traditions and creativity. Gangaur is a colourful and lively festival. The…
Banni Festival, The Stick Fight Festival Of Andhra Pradesh
India acts literally as a miraculous association for several festivals which has been religiously followed from a long period of…
Bali Jatra A Beautiful Festival Celebrated In Cuttack
The Bali Jatra festival (also known as Boita Bandana) is celebrated in Cuttack to mark the maritime event prevalent in…
Holi And The Celebration Of Colours In Mathura
Holi, the festival of colors is one of biggest Indian festivals filled with fun. Holi is the day when the…
Buddha Purnima – An International Festival
India is a land of culture, festivals and worship. Around the year the festivals are celebrated by the people. One…
Bihar – A Land of Fairs and Festivals
Bihar, an eastern state in India has a passion for celebrating the festivals and spiritual fairs. These festivals are famous…
Popular Festivals Celebrated in Pondicherry
Pondicherry or Pondy, is one of the popular tourist place known mainly for its amazing history and wonderful heritage. Years…
Taalbelia Festival: An extravagant cultural fiesta in Rajasthan
The colors, unique traditions, folk songs, dance and paintings of Rajasthan have attracted tourists from all parts of the globe.…
KUMBAKONAM – LAND OF TEMPLES IN THE SOUTH
Kumbakonam is one of the many Temple Towns in South India. Numerous temples dot the Cityscape. The 150-year old Government…
Ramoji Film City – A place of Glamour, Thrills and Adventure
It is the end of the year, but the starting of the Holiday Season for the whole world. Christmas and…
The Key Festivals of Puducherry
Puducherry, the Union Territory was formerly called as Pondicherry, Pondy. It was under the French Government rule until 1954. Restaurants,…
CHENNAI MUSIC SEASON – MARGAZHI UTSAVAM
The rains and the cyclones that caused a lot of havoc in November have now subsided. The Migratory birds already…
The Golden spice Turmeric and its importance in Indian culture
Of late, Turmeric Lattes have become very popular in the US and across the globe. Instagram is filled with pictures…
International Hot Air Balloon Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan
Pushkar is one of the most ancient city located in Ajmer district of Rajasthan in India. In the recent time,…
Indian Tribal festivals – Festivals of Flamboyance, Culture, Worship
Indian Tribes are part of our society. They do follow unique custom, culture, and festivals. When we see their celebration,…
Colourful and Energetic Festivals of Punjab
Punjab is one of the prominent northern states in India. Punjab is a state of charming wheat and corn fields…
Jammu and Kashmir festivals
Jammu and Kashmir is the most beautiful part of the Indian Subcontinent. It is said that Kashmir is the heaven…
The Famous Festivals of Odisha
Odisha was established as a state on 1 April, 1936. It is actually one of the most beautiful states in…
During Spring It Is Time To Visit Doljatra Shantiniketan
At an alcove of West Bengal, nature, in its most chaste demeanor, awaits to greet man-kind with the same fervors.…
5 Amazing Hindu Festivals Celebrated in India
India is probably the only land where people belonging to different religions live with peace and harmony. It is because…
Surfing Festival Of Karnataka – An Ultimate Adventure
You all know what surfing is. It the most amazing water sport. This sport is appreciated all over the world.…
4 Dandiya Gigs That You Shouldn’t Miss This Year At Any Cost
Dandiya is a very amazing dance form of India. This is the traditional dance form of Gujarat. The people of…
Kumbha mela – World’s largest religious festival
Kumbha Mela is a religious festival in India where Hindu followers come together and take bath in the holy river.…
Nagaland Hornbill Festival
Nagaland one of the most beautiful states in India placed at the Northeast. The state is very close to Myanmar.…
8 Most Unusual Rituals And Festivals Of India
India is a country with a variety of customs and festivals. It is because there are many religions followed in…
Thiruvairanikulam Temple
Thiruvairanikulam temple is the most popular temple in South India which is located at Vellarappaly nearby Kalady, in the district…
Navrathri celebrations in Tamil Nadu
Navrathri means nine nights. It is a festival of nine nights which is devoted to Goddess Shakti, the powerful depiction…
BONALU – THE STATE FESTIVAL OF TELANGANA
India is the most diverse of all nations. There are 29 states in India and each state has its own…
10 Must-Attend Festivals of India
India is a colorful, multi-cultural land with more celebrations than Sundays in a calendar year. The country is inhabited by…
Arattupuzha Pooram – The Mother of all Poorams
Pooram is considered as one of the biggest temple festivals in Kerala. Arattupuzha Pooram is known as the mother of…
Significance of Muharram
Indian festivals are a treat to enjoy, and other religious events gain importance too, as there are so many cultural…
Shigmo mel: the Goan holi that drenches your soul
Shigmo mel is the spring festival celebrated by the Konkani hindu people of Goa. It is very much like the…
Hilsa festival- Enjoy the delicious taste of Hilsa at Kolkata
What is the first and foremost thing that comes to our mind when we think of Bengalis? It is that…
Thiruvathira – When women fast for brothers, husband and sons
The Thiruvathira star that comes in the month of Dhanu is celebrated by the women of Kerala for their brothers,…
Village With Firefly Festival – Purushwadi
Not only urban travel enthusiasts are packing their bags for Purushwadi, but travellers from small town cities are also coming…
Eid celebration in India
India is a country with diverse religions, languages and culture where festivals fill the calendar. The number of muslim population…
Paush Mela… Experience the True Culture of Bengali people
West Bengal has been the birthplace of many great artists, intellects, scientists and renowned poets in the world. The art…
The Glory Of Simhastha Kumbhamela At Nashik
Kumbhamela is the world's biggest celebration and religious pilgrimage where millions of devotees and pilgrims participate. It is also known…
The Guruvayoor Lord Krishna Temple
Guruvayoor Temple is located at Guruvayoor town in Trichur district of Kerala. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, one…
Pongal – The Tamil Harvest Festival
As all we know, India is a country with different cultures and celebrations. You might have noticed that even though…
Thaipusam – Spear Piercing, Kavadi and Celebrations
Thaipusam is celebrated by the Tamil Hindu community on the full moon day of Thai month of Tamil calendar. It…
Mela Or Fairs In India – Time To Check Out The Most Popular Ones
India is one ultimate land known for the different kinds festivals and fairs. Talking particularly of the fairs today, there…
Kullu Dussehra: Himachal’s ‘International Mega Festival’
Himachal Pradesh fashions itself as the ‘Dev Bhumi’ of India. Even for a country that has places of worship on…
The Revenge of Kannaki – A Tale to Remember
Kannaki is a powerful mythological character who burnt the city of Madurai in revenge for wrongfully killing her husband. Her…
Ganesh Chaturthi – Celebrating the Elephant God
Vinayak Chaturthi or Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival of Lord Ganesha, in which the celebrations last for 10 days.…
Aattukal Pongala – A Festival Exclusively for Women
Aattukal Pongala is the largest women gathering festival in Trivandrum. The Attukal Bhagavathy temple, in the capital city of Kerala…
Kila Raipur Sports Festival – India’s Rural Olympics
In many ways, Kila Raipur is a village just like any other in Punjab – lush green fields, being worked…
Subverting Mythology – The Ravan Temples Of India
In Hindu mythology, there are few villains that get as much bad press as Ravan, the chief antagonist in Ramayan.…
Vishu – An Auspicious Start to a Harvest Season
April officially marks the beginning of summer in Kerala. The schools are usually closed for 2 months starting April. The…
Thrissur Pooram – A festival of Elephants, Colours and Fireworks
Pooram is a one-day temple festival celebrated annually across Kerala. It is considered very auspicious and celebrated in a grand…
The Hornbill Festival: Nagaland’s Festival Of Festivals
In the first week of December, when the weather is just right for travel in India, if you are looking…
When Man Becomes God – Theyyam
Theyyam belongs to the Northern Malabar area. It is a Hindu temple ritual predominantly performed in Kolathunadu in Kasarkode, Kannur,…
Laxmi Puja, Its Importance For Bengal and Bengalis
Laxmi Puja is one of the many festivals of Bengal that are celebrated nearly in every household of the country.…
Onam – Welcoming Mahabali, the Virtuous Ruler
Onam is considered as the Malayalam New Year. The Malayalam calendar starts with the month of Chingam, the month in…
Top Indian harvest festivals
Agriculture in India Feeding the teeming millions is not a mean task. Without proper stress on agriculture, it will be…
Interesting Festivals of the Indian Fishermen
Being a land of diverse and vibrant culture, India is full of travel experiences that can capture the attention of…
Eid Mubarak! Celebrating Eid With These Mouthwatering Delicacies
While everyone is just done with Eid celebrations, I feel its still not over. Indian festivals are about celebrations, lights,…
Where Snakes And Tigers Dance – An Insight into Kerala Culture
Have you seen a Snake dance? That too, on a colorful platform set with organic Rangoli? Have you seen tigers…
How Christmas is celebrated in the mighty City of Joy
During the time of Christmas the city of Joy is painted with a tremendous colorful picture. Each and every nook…
Local Brews Of India
Local Alcohol from different parts of India IMFL is a term that explains it all. IMFL is an abbreviation for…
Celebrating The New Years In India
Celebrating the New Year in India The New Year is a very painful time. All the revelry of New Years…
Ramadan The Islamic Month
There are around 1.6 billion Muslims across the globe, and for each one of them, Ramadan is one of the…
Mountains and Rainforests of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
Mountains and Rain Forests of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam As the mountains of the Himalayas merge with the South-East Asian…
Along The Ganges: From The Source To The Sea II
The Ganges or the Ganga is more than just a river. It is an entity in itself. Countless empires have…
Along the Ganges: From the source to the sea I
It is almost impossible to separate the idea of India from the river Ganges. The longest river in India is…
Karwa Chauth – The festival of love
Karwa Chauth - The festival of love India is a land of festivals, rituals and umpteen number of…
Interesting Facts Of The Celebration Of Neel Shasthi In Bengal
Neel Shasthi has a very emotional and a traditional value in the life of all Bengali Mothers, Many times an…
Poila Boishakh The Ultimate Say Of Celebration For All Bengalis
Shubho Naboborsho'r Priti o Shubhechcha Poila Baisakh, the ultimate day of Celebration for all Bengalis. As the name referes, 'Poila' meaning…
Bakrid The Muslim Festival Of Sacrifice
How I remember my Bakrid!!!! Bakrid a major festival in the Muslim religion. The roads of India itself describe the…