Bhopal - The place that excels Priority with Unity

The capital of Madhya Pradesh (an Indian State) is an administrative headquarter of Bhopal district and Bhopal division, a verdant set up popular for its traditional silver jewelry, sophistically designed beadwork, chromatic and sequined velvet purses, and beautifully embroidered cushions and wall h...

Amaravati - The Capital City of Andhra Pradesh

Before Andhra Pradesh got bifurcated and a new state of Telangana was formed, Hyderabad was the capital city of Andhra Pradesh. After it's bifurcation, the state got it's a new proposed capital city - Amaravati. It is a beautiful riverfront city. However, both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana initially ...

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...

Visakhapatnam - The Jewel of East Coast

Vizag, a special nickname given to Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh's largest city. It has the largest land area and largest population among all the cities of Andhra Pradesh. In accordance with the census report of 2011, the population of the city was 2,035,922 due to which it has been declared as t...

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...

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...

Bhai Dooj: The Festivity of Affection

The festival dedicated to brothers, Bhai Dooj, is known with several names like Bhaubeej, Bhai Tika, Bhai Phonta, etc. Majorly celebrated by Hindus, Bhai Dooj falls on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the month of Kartika, as per the Vikram Samvat calendar (Hindu calendar)...

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 ...

Christmas - The Festival of Joy

It is well quoted: “Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every day.” - Helen Steiner Rice Christmas is that occasion when we are all supposed to feel happy, isn’t it? Because the day is synonymous with joy, hope, love, and prosperity. With the melodious ca...

Chhath Puja: an Honor to Sun God

Dedicated to the Sun and Shashthi Devi (Chhathi Devi), Chhath is a major festival for the people in the Indian States of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. It is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival in which devotees show gratitude to almighty for giving the bounties of life on earth and accomplishing ...