Shantiniketan: UNESCO World Heritage Site of 2023

Preservation of cultural heritage and nurturing creativity in West Bengal The picturesque town of Shantiniketan, located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India, has recently earned the prestigious honor of being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023. This recognition confirms the ...

Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas Temples, Karnataka

The Hoysala dynasty of South India is known for its rich cultural and architectural heritage, which is still evident in their temples and sculptures. One of the most fascinating aspects of this heritage is the tradition of sacred ensembles, which were an integral part of Hoysala temple architectur...

Chandra Taal – The Jewel of Himalayas

Chandra Taal lies beneath the tranquil beauty that is the Indian Himalayas. It is a pristine alpine lake that gets into the hearts of both holidaymakers and adventure enthusiasts.Chandratal is nested in the enchanting Lahul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It's about 4,300 m (14,100 ft) ...

Sasthamkotta Lake: Kerala's Enchanting Freshwater Jewel

Sasthamkotta Lake is one of the most pristine beauties within the serene state of Kerala, India. It is a freshwater lake known for its scenic beauty and calm surroundings. This heartbeat of the local community contributes significantly to the area’s culture and environment. It...

Weaving into the Rich Tapestry of the Garo Tribe of Meghalaya

As the emerald valley of Meghalaya begins to enchant the traveller within you, and as you bask in the glorious mountain sun, bow down and thank for the beautiful diversity of India. Tradition and culture invigorate us with a sense of belonging to our land. As we move along the terrains of the hills,...

Culturally North Eastbound: Expedition through the Khasi Heritage of Meghalaya

YM LEI LEI! HUE, KUMNO?(Wondering what’s up with our content team?) Ym Lei Lei and Hue, Kumno, translate to Welcome, Hi, How are you? Wondering what language this is? It is Khasi, spoken in the land of Meghalaya. “Khasi” originates from the word ”Khas” meaning hills.Eve...

A Beginner’s Guide to the Holy Month of Ramadan

The beauty of a religion stems from the tradition and culture it brings along. The way cultural practices and celebrations perpetuate a feeling of community and love is a beautiful expression. We Indians are truly blessed with the diversity of religions. Every new month brings along with it some cha...

The Indian Kaleidoscope of Diversity Unveiling Holi Festivities Across Different States

Do me a favour, let's play Holi? We know you’re going to hum back “rangon mein hai pyar ki boli!” In Anu Malik’s charm through and through. But what if we were to tell you Holi is way more than just the Bollywood movies commercialising a colourful pool party? It’s a uni...

Bangla Sahib Gurudwara: Spiritual Culmination of Faith and Belief in the heart of New Delhi

  "Jo Tis Bhaavai, Soee Theeai" "As he wills, so shall it be"  This line from Gurbaani helps us to allow the blessings of the divine to unfold and that his plan is greater than ours. It is in the divine's will to orchestrate what happens in our lives...

Bhairavnath Temple: Guardian of the Kedarnath Dham

Every year thousands of devotees travel to Kedarnath as a part of the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand. This pilgrimage takes place from May onwards and up until October or November. With the opening of the Shri Kedarnath Dham from May 10th onwards at 7 AM, we are here to take you through this spiritu...

Festivals of Sikkim: A Dive into the Rich Cultural Heritage

India boasts of a kaleidoscope of cultural and traditional fragments. The beautiful tapestry of diversity woven across various regions brings forth the strength of India. As we move along this blog post, allow us to take you through the vibrancy of Sikkim and its festivals. A beautiful culmination o...

Worshipping Tools of the Trade: Mythology and Rituals of Vishwakarma Puja

Lord Vishwakarma is known to be the architect of our world and all creations. As per mythological references it is believed that Lord Brahma Ji handed over the responsibility of adorning and putting the world into systematic order to Lord Vishwakarma. Lord Brahma had full faith in the art and creati...

Navratri Day 1: Rituals and Significance of Worshipping Goddess Shailputri

Marking the onset of the nine divine days of Navratri, where we worship Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Each day through the course of Navratri is devoted to a different goddess. The grand celebrations begin with worshipping Shailputri Mata on the first day. Shailputri Mata is known to be a surrea...

Navratri Day 2: Rituals and Significance of Worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini

Navratri marks the onset of the festival season. It is a period of nine days where devotees worship Goddess Durga and her nine forms. In our previous post we talked about Shailputri Mata who is worshipped on Day 1 of Navratri. As we proceed with our celebrations to the second day of Navratri we wors...

Celebration of Love on Your First Karva Chauth: A Guide to Traditions and Rituals

It’s that time of the year again, with the fragrance of festivities rising high up in the air. Right in the middle of all these festivals in the latter half of the year, we have Karva Chauth. A day celebrating a couple’s love and commitment for each other. First Karva Chauth after gettin...