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Festivals are the soul of India, they are a true picture that depicts the culture, art, beliefs, traditions, morals, and values of Indians and they serve as a link between people and the great Indian mythology. The feeling of following the legacies, trends, rituals, and values set by our ancestors, ...
Buddha Purnima: Gautam Buddha Jayanti
Buddha Purnima signifies the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautam Buddha, which is also known as Buddha Jayanti or Vesak. It falls on the full moon day in the month of May. Buddhists visit temples and listen to the teachings of Buddha. Caged birds and animals are bought and set free in front of...
Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world after Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism. Its founder was Mahatma Buddha Shakyamuni (Gautama Buddha), who lived from 563 BCE to 483 BCE. Gautam Budhha is known as a Jyoti Punj of Asia. Buddhism is a religion and philosophy derived from the Śramaṇa ...
Sikkim - The Untouched Beauty of Nature
To witness the untouched beauty of nature, Sikkim is the best option to explore. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Sikkim is the second-smallest state and is inhabited from 27 to 28 degrees latitude in the north and 88 to 89 degrees in the east. Despite being India's second-smallest and le...
Nandikeshwari Temple - Information, History & Temple timings
Location: 165, Mayurakshi Sarani, Beside Sainthia Railway Station, Sainthia, West Bengal 731234 Temple Timings: 06:30 am to 10:00 pm How to Reach Railways Sainthia Junction railway station is only 700 m away from the temple. So, the best way to reach the temple is considered via railways. Airwa...
Sugandha Shakti Peeth About | Architecture | How to Reach
Maa Sugandha is a beautiful temple or part of 51 Shakti Peethas located on the banks of the Sunanda River in Shikarpur village, just 21 km north of Barisal in Bangladesh. It has believed that this is where Mother's Nasika (Nose) fell, and the temple has been dedicated to Sunanda, with Bhairav o...
Mahabodhi Temple: The Evidence Of Siddharth Gautama
The Mahabodhi Temple is the famous temple and sacred Buddhist site in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. This is the place known for Siddhartha Gautama. Gautama, who was the founder of Buddhism. He attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree of the Mahabodhi temple. The temple is very ancient, it was built during ...
Jammu and Kashmir - The Crown of India
As one of the great Mughal emperors of Kashmir has quoted, "Gar firdaus ruhe zamin ast…hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin asto!" meaning- If there is a Paradise on Earth…it is here, it is here, it is here! Keep your first step in Jammu and Kashmir, and this quote gets justified itself. Fee...
Punjab - The Land of Five Rivers
Situated in the northwest part of India, Punjab is one of the most affluent states known for its rich culture, religious sentiments, and warm hospitality. Punjab was named after the five rivers, Beas, Sutlej, Chenab, Jhelum, and Ravi, which divided it into three regions - Doaba, Malwa, and Maja. Hav...
Arunachal Pradesh - The Land of Dawn Lit Mountains
If you want to experience a calm environment, amazing sights which can control your breath, sky hugging mountains, serene early morning rays of the Sun touching your face and brightening your eyes, wonderful fresh green sheet spread all over then, Arunachal Pradesh is the place for you. Arunachal...
Holi - Joyful if played Wholly
One of the most popular festivals of India, Holi, has a special place in the hearts of people. It occurs in the month of March every year. This two days festival is celebrated almost all over the country and in some parts of the world as well. Though being a Hindu festival, Holi is celebrated by mos...
Janmashtami - Birth of Lord Krishna
Lord Krishna, who is said to be the eighth incarnation or avatar of Lord Vishnu took birth on Janmashtami that occurs on the eighth day of Krishna Paksha of the month of Bhadrapad (August or September). The eighth son from Devki and Vasudev was born in Jail when his parents were imprisoned by his m...
Hinduism is said to be the oldest religion in the world. There are about 1.03 billion followers who follow Hinduism making it the world’s third-largest community. As the above fact indicates, Hinduism should have a variety of festivals, cultures, and rituals in its basket. Some of the festival...
Makar Sankranti: Significance and Importance
Falling every year on the 14th of January, Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival and is celebrated all over India with great joy and devotion. It is a Hindu festival, and Lord Sun is worshiped on this day. Makar Sankranti has different names in different zones of the country like Makar Sankranti in...
The Festival of India | Pongal
Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu with great enthusiasm. This festival is celebrated for four long days and filled with traditions and rituals. By rejoicing this festival, people thank Mother Nature for giving them a good harvest of crops like Rice, Cereals, Sugarcan...
