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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)...
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 ...
Zarthost No Deeso falls on the 11th day of the 10th month of the Zoroastrian calendar. Somewhere in June, according to the Georgian calendar. This day is the death anniversary of Zoroaster - the prophet, on which No special function or celebrations take place on this day. People go to the Fire templ...
Islam is a significantly considered religion in India. Even though India is predominantly a Hindu nation, it also possesses secular beliefs and gives freedom to people of all religions to practice what they believe. Around 14.2% of the Indian population is Muslim, which means, that Muslim fest...
Sindhis worship, Lord Jhulelal, and Chaliha is the most important festival for the Sindhi community. Chailo Sahib or Chaliha is a forty-day festival which falls in the months of July - August when Sindhis observe fast for forty days to please their God Jhulelal. They say that there was a Muslim inva...
Parsi or Zoroastrian Festivals
Zoroastrianism is the Persian religion, which is based on scripture called Zend Avesta. Zarathushtra is the founder of this religion; hence it is also called Zarathustra religion. Historically, Zoroastrianism is known as the world’s oldest religion and began in the 6th century BC. By th...
Fair-festivals are the identity and heritage of any religion and culture. In our country, people from different religions and communities live in unison and celebrate festivals with love and enthusiasm. Similarly, the ‘Sindhi community’ who is living in various cities in India celebrates...
Himachal Pradesh - Nature, Culture, & Civilization
Towering hills, scented air, nature’s glimpses, and rich-spicy cuisines - if one wishes to get an all-inclusive package of experience in an ideal tourist destination, then Himachal Pradesh is a place to go. A northern Indian state in the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful...
Celebrate The Culture Of Vibrant Sikh Festivals
India is a secular country and respects all religions in the same manner. Diversity and unity allow Indians to celebrate Sikh festivals with a great pomp and show. The 20.8 million populations of Sikhs celebrate their Sikh festivals with great pride and equality. Beautiful Culture And Tradition Si...
McLeod Ganj - The Town of Spirituality
Located in the suburb of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India, McLeod Ganj is a heaven for all nature and adventure lovers. The hills, valleys, dense vegetation, peace, and serenity is not the only highlight of this place. McLeod Ganj is widely famous for being the home of 14th Dalai Lama, alo...
Nainital - Hill Station with Exotic Life
Surrounded by the beautiful scenic glimpses and crowned by some of the most impressive mountain ranges, Nainital is undoubtedly one of the most attractive hill stations in India. Revealing beautiful aspects of nature in its pristine form - with valleys and deep blue water bodies, it has managed to ...
Kullu Manali - A worth visiting Hill Station
One of the topmost tourist states on the Indian land, Kullu Manali, invites tourism from the nooks and the corners of the world because of its significant beauty. Its high mountain peaks, its traditional and cultural heritage, a local ethnic flavor which could be traced in its festivals. Its costu...
Shimla - Nature and Culture Intertwined
The capital town of Himachal Pradesh, surrounded with serenity in the North-Western part of Himalayas, Shimla, is undoubtedly amongst the most beautiful and the most enchanting hill stations of India. Covered with the blanket of scented air and nature’s beauty at its best, Shimla, also spelled...
Ooty - Hill Station With Charm And Beauty
The one place that can stand as a stiff parallel to mesmerizing beauty and aura of the famous hill stations such as Shimla, Manali, and Nainital is undoubtedly the scenic Ooty. Ootacamund (Ooty), also known as Udhagamandalam, is one of the most refreshing and exciting hill-statio...
