The Day of Sacrifice - Muharram

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. The first day of Muharram is observed as Islamic New Year among Muslims. The occasion starts on the first day of Muharram and continues until the 10th day of Muharram. The month of Muharram is of great religious significance to the followers of I...

Eid - The Festival of Teachings

Eid is one of the most religious festivals of Muslims. It is a three-day-long festival and celebrated by Muslims all over the world. The actual meaning of Eid, in Arabic, is a ‘festival’ or ‘feast.’ It is celebrated twice a year as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Fashion statem...

Agartala - The Glory of Tripura

A cultural hub in the northeast, located in Western Tripura and crossed by the Haroa River, congested but relaxed, this half rural and half urban looking region is the capital as well as the largest city of Tripura. Agartala, where ‘Agar’ means a kind of oily valuable perfume tree and &l...

Khajjiar – The Mini Switzerland of India

Located in the hills of Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh, Khajjiar is a hill station, profoundly known as the mini Switzerland of India. It is located 24kms from Dalhousie, at the foothills of the Dhauladhar mountain ranges of Himalayas. Surrounded by the mountains and nature, Khajjiar is the place...

Ganesh Chaturthi - Festival of Lord Ganesha

Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Ganesh Chaturthi marks his birth anniversary. This festival falls on the fourth day of month Bhadra according to the Hindu calendar and occurs in the months of August-September. This festival is celebrated with great fe...

Onam - Biggest Harvesting Festival of Kerala

The most important and vibrant festival of the Kerela falls at the beginning of Chingam month of the Malayalam calendar, Kollavarsham, and it is the first month as well. It occurs in the months of August or September following the Gregorian calendar. People celebrate this festival to welcome King M...

"Gahambars: Ancient Persian Festivals Celebrating the Elements"

The rich tapestry of Persian culture is woven with a myriad of traditions, festivals, and celebrations, each reflecting the deep-rooted history and spiritual beliefs of the Iranian people. Among these, the Gahambars stand as unique and significant cultural events that have been celebrated for mill...

Pachmarhi - The Queen of Satpura

Pachmarhi is a hill station in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. During British rule, the area was made the location of a cantonment (Pachmarhi Cantonment) and has remained the same since. It has been nicknamed “Satpura ki Rani” (Queen of Satpura) because it is situated 3,500 f...

Explore The Colonial Heritage of Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a hill station in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the most pristine hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. It was named after British Governor-General Lord Dalhousie. Lord Dalhousie established the hill station in early 1854 and treated it as a great summer retreat. D...

Darjeeling - The Queen of Hill Stations

Darjeeling is one of the most famous hill stations in the world. It is a town and municipality in the state of West Bengal.  It is located in the Lesser Himalayas and is a majestic combination of lush green hills, beautiful serene monasteries, tea plantations, and the amazing toy train. Kangch...

Gangtok - the ‘Hill Top’

In the Indian state of Sikkim, Gangtok plays the important role of being the largest town, a municipality, and the capital of the city. It also serves as the East Sikkim district. Gangtok is located in the eastern Himalayan range with a population of 100,000, belonging to different ethnicities like...

Kasauli - A Perfect Gateway for Peace

Kasauli is a small town in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh and a very famous hill station all over India. It lies equidistance from Shimla and Chandigarh, i.e., close to 72 km. It is believed that Hindu Lord Hanuman placed his feet here, in order to advance on to the Sanjeevani hill. Kasauli...

Calendar 2020: Important Dates And Events

Is everyone excited to welcome New Year 2020? What would it hold for everyone? One must have already planned resolutions and goals for the upcoming year. According to Gregorian Calendar, which is followed worldwide, a new year’s day starts from January 1. It marks the beginning of the new year...

Jamshed Navroz - Persian New Year

Jamshed Navroz or the Iranian New Year, also known as Persian New Year, is celebrated by Iranian people worldwide. It usually falls on the 21st of March and signifies the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. According to the Shahenshahii calendar, followed by the Zoroastrian faith and Ind...

Khordad Sal: Zoroaster's birth anniversary

Khordad Sal is one of the most important festivals of Parsis. Zoroaster, the founder of the Zoroastrian religion, was born on this day. So this day is celebrated by Parsis as the birth anniversary of Zoroaster. It is glorified after six days of Jamshed Navroz. It is believed that Zoroaster used to ...