Madurai is an example of cultural diversity. Owing to its glorious past, the richness of its culture is visible in everything. This includes its architectural majesty, customs and traditions, religious sanctity, magnificent art work, handicrafts, ballads, folk dances, dramas, songs, festivals and ceremonies. The city has very-well blended its ancient cultural heritage, with the fast… Continue reading Athens of the East-Madurai
Tag: Pilgrimage
Hemis Festival-Ladakh
Hemis festival is one of the most famous monastic festivals in June to commemorate birth of Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tantric Buddhism inTibet. The sacred dance drama of the life and mission is performed wearing facial masks and colorful brocades robes. The three-day festival takes place from 9th to 11th. Especially the monkey year… Continue reading Hemis Festival-Ladakh
Bhubaneswar The Largest City of Orissa
A thriving centre of art and culture, once the heart land of erstwhile Kalinga Kingdom, Bhubaneswar is presently renowned as the capital city of State of Orissa in India. Bhubaneswar, literally means the Lord (eswar) of the Universe (bhuban), is a hub of historic temples and the city is webbed with many concrete lanes. The… Continue reading Bhubaneswar The Largest City of Orissa
The Great Rath Yatra of Jagannath Puri
The Puri Rath Yatra is world famous for the crowd that it attracts. Puri being the abode of these three deities, the place plays host to devotees, tourists and about one million pilgrims from acrossIndia and abroad. Many artists and artisans are engaged in building these three chariots, weaving its fabric covers that dress up… Continue reading The Great Rath Yatra of Jagannath Puri
Mahavir Jayanti Biggest festivals of the Jain community
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
Religious Holidays In Haridwar
Haridwar is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimage places. Haridwar is situated on the right side of the bank of the Har Ki Pauri – Haridwarholy Ganga, and is the point where the river spreads over the northern plains..