Mahavir Jayanti is the most propitious day for the followers of Jainism and principally the Digambars. Jayanti means Birth anniversary. Mahavir Jayanti is one of the biggest festivals of the Jain community who celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Teerthankar of the Jains. History Lord Mahavir is the founder of modern Jain religion and… Continue reading Mahavir Jayanti Biggest festivals of the Jain community
Author: Atul Gupta
Baisakhi – Celebrated as Sikh New Year
In April, this day marks the beginning of the Hindu solar New Year. In fact this day is celebrated all over the country as New Year day under different names. It is also the time when the harvest is ready to cut and store or sell. Baisakhi is perhaps one of the most vibrant and… Continue reading Baisakhi – Celebrated as Sikh New Year
Mewar Festival Udaipur
The Mewar Festival Udaipur celebrated to mark the onset of spring has much resemblance with Gangaur festival. The special charm of the Mewar Festival sets it aside from other people. Furthermore, in contrast to most other festivals, this festival has both cultural and religious importance. Cultural activities such as the females folk dressed in brilliant… Continue reading Mewar Festival Udaipur
Amritsar – Holiest Place For The Sikhs
Amritsar, which literally means a pool of nectar, lies twenty kilometres east of the lndo-Pakistan border, is the Punjab state’s second largest town. It was founded in 1577 by Ram Das, the fourth guru of the Sikhs. Here a tank was excavated and a temple was got built by the Fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev… Continue reading Amritsar – Holiest Place For The Sikhs
Alwar
It is between a cluster of small hills of the Aravali range. This city was formerly known as ‘Mewar The people of the state did not accept any external interference’s and daringly resisted against foreign invasions. In the 12th and 13th centuries they formed a group and raided Delhi. But finally Sultan Bulban (1267 A.D.… Continue reading Alwar
Ajmer – a green oasis
Ajmer, formerly written Ajmere, is a city in Ajmer District in India’s Rajasthan state. Surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains once ruled by Prithviraj Chauhan. Ajmer always had great importance and was sacked by Mahumud of Ghazni on one of his periodic forays from Afghanistan. Later it became a favorite residence of the great Moghula. One… Continue reading Ajmer – a green oasis
Nagaur Fair-Cattle Fair in Nagaur
Nagaur Fair The Jodhpur Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in India. The fair goes on for eight days. Nagaur Fair of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is held every year during the month of Jan-Feb. . It usually takes place in the Hindu month of Magha that comprises of January and February months of English. Besides doing… Continue reading Nagaur Fair-Cattle Fair in Nagaur
Pushkar Fair
Pushkar-The small and beautiful town in a valley just about 14 km off Ajmer of Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the other, Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair which is globally famous and attracts thousands of visitors from all… Continue reading Pushkar Fair
The city of lakes-Udaipur
The city of lakes, Udaipur. Udaipur also known as the City of Lakes, regarded as one of the most romantic cities of the World and subsequently, also known as the ‘Venice of East’. In context of Rajasthan, Udaipur is the second most-sought after tourist destination of the state, the first being Jaipur. Udaipur had been the… Continue reading The city of lakes-Udaipur
Mount Abu – The only hill station in Rajasthan
Mount Abu – The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu retreat set amidst the lush forested hills . Dilwara Jain Temples, Guru Shikhar, Nakki Lake. Mount Abu is the only hill station in Aravalli Range of Rajasthan is located at an elevation of 1220 meters. Mount Abu is 58 km from Palanpur (Gujarat),214 kms from Ahmedabad,… Continue reading Mount Abu – The only hill station in Rajasthan