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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...

Muslim festivals

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Chitkul - The Crown of Kinnaur

Chitkul is a small village and hill station in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at the height of 3450 m, 28 km from Sangla. On the Indo-China border, Chitkul is the last village to be inhabited. The village also marks the end of Indian roads. Visitors are not allowed to go be...

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...

Kargil Victory Day

Kargil Victory Day or Kargil Vijay Diwas is termed after the successful operation called ‘Vijay.’ This memorial day is held on 26th July every year in India as it observes the end of the Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan. On 26th July 1999, India got a victory in the Kargil War ...

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 ...