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Ancient Temples in India

India is defined by its rich history and culture, of which temples form a huge part of its heritage. Carved beautifully out of rock, stone, and mortar, in a time when ‘precise architectural planning’ was a thing of the future, ancient temples with beautiful carvings and unimaginable grandeur were built with precision and expertise, and we’re in awe of how these have stood the test of time, even today. So, if you’re interested in a spiritual and cultural walk down history, we’ve got a list of 14 of the most ...

26 January 2023: Republic Day of India

January 26 has been celebrated as Indian Republic Day every year since 1950. On January 26, 2023, India will celebrate its 74th Republic Day. Republic Day, also known as Gantantra Diwas, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country including schools, colleges, and government and private institutions to honour the Constitution that came into force on January 26, 1950.Every year, the main Gantantra Diwas celebration is held at the Kartavya Path (earlier Rajpath) in the national capital, New Delhi on January 26. On this day, an elaborate Republic ...

Baba Harbhajan Singh: Ghost Soldier on Duty in Indian Army

Baba Harbhajan Singh was born in Brondal village of Kapurthala, Punjab. Baba Harbhajan Singh was born into a Sikh family on 30th August 1946. After completing his preliminary education in the school of his village, he further matriculated from DAV High School in Patti, Punjab in March 1965.He worked in the Dogra Regiment during the 1962 China-India War.During this time, on October 4, 1968, while escorting a mule caravan Sepoy Harbhajan Singh found himself in an unfortunate situation and lost his life as he fell into a fast-flowing stream.Hoping to ...

Kainchi Dham Temple – Famous Hanuman Temple in Uttarakhand

A famous Hanuman temple located in the Kumaon mountains is the Kainchi Dham. The place offers a perfect combination of beauty and spirituality. Surrounded by mountains and forests with a river flowing alongside, Kainchi Dham is a heaven for people who seek peace and calm. The temple was established by a local and very profound saint, Neem Karoli Baba in the 1960s. It is also an ashram of Neem Karoli Baba who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Hanuman. Devotees claim to feel the divine presence of Lord Hanuman ...

The World’s Longest River Cruise of 4,000 km Varanasi to Dibrugarh

Ganga Vilas Cruise, the world's longest luxury river cruise, covering a distance of 4,000 kilometers will set sail early next year in January, announced by Sarbananda Sonowal, union minister of ports, shipping, and waterways.The maiden river voyage will commence on January 13, 2023, from the holy city of Varanasi in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and will end in Dibrugarh, Assam, a northeastern state on March 1.The minister informed that the cruise ship will also be passing through Bangladesh, covering 1,100 kilometers, en route to Assam, bringing both ...

Top Few Churches to Visit during Christmas in India

India is home to many old and sacred churches and this Christmas Day, visit one of these beautiful churches to celebrate this holy day. Christmas is on its way, and if you’re looking for a church to visit for midnight mass services, here are our top few churches to visit during Christmas in India. St. John In the Wilderness Church, DharamshalaSt. John in the Wilderness Church is an old Anglican church in McLeodganj, a lovely valley about 8 kilometers from Dharamshala. The church was built in 1852. It was dedicated to ...

Wonderful places for a Christmas vacation in India

Christmas is the grand festival celebrated across the globe right before the year is about to end. And the New Year celebration is the best way to ring in another beautiful year filled with hope and opportunities. These two occasions are observed within one week, which gives people more reasons to celebrate. After all, India is packed with perfect holiday destinations to bid goodbye to the past year and start a New Year with positivity with your friends and family. Here are a few that should be on your bucket list. Goa Goa, ...

Triyuginarayan Temple, The Wedding Venue of Lord Shiva and Parvati

The Triyuginarayan village in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand makes for an ideal destination for all those in search of a revered place to get married.While finding the right life partner is a big deal for all of us, finding the ideal wedding location is also an equally big one. Mostly, those in search of an ideal location, pick a hotel, a resort, or a destination wedding for their big day.That's where this beautiful Uttarakhand village comes into the picture. Why so? Triyuginarayan is famed for its namesake temple that is ...

Sarnath Varanasi

Sarnath (along with Bodhgaya and Kushinagar in India and Lumbini in Nepal) is one of the world's four most important Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. It has special significance because it's the place where the Buddha gave his first sermon. However, you don't have to be Buddhist to enjoy visiting it. Sarnath also makes a peaceful and refreshing side trip from Varanasi. Many people are surprised to discover Sarnath has Jain and Hindu connections too. Find out what you need to know to visit in this guide.History of SarnathA long time ago, ...

World Heritage Sites in India

40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India 2022UNESCO World Heritage Convention which was established in 1972, recognised various sites of cultural and natural importance around the world. After the latest addition to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, India has now 40 World Heritage Sites, and that makes India with the 6th largest number of World Heritage Sites in the world! There are 32 cultural sites, 7 natural sites and 1 mixed as recognised by UNESCO.Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh Taj Mahal (Cultural) (1983) One of the world’s seven wonders, the Taj ...

The Hidden Shivling of Kashi- "Pita Maheshwar" Self-manifested form of Shivling

Kashi (Varanasi), the spiritual heart of India, is known for its timeless devotion and countless ancient temples. Among the hidden ...
Yamraj Temple - The Hindu God of Death and Justice

Yama, also known as Yamaraja, Kala, Dharmraja is well known as the Hindu God of death and justice. Even though ...
Kedarnath Yatra 2024: Opening and Closing Date of Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath Yatra 2024, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is one of the most paramount locations for worshipers of ...
Khatu Shyam Mandir: A Spiritual Journey to Rajasthan’s Famous Temple

Khatu Shyam Ji in Rajasthan’s Sikar district is calling your name. This isn’t just a temple - it’s a spiritual ...
Kedarnath Yatra 2025: Registration Start Date, Process, and Guidelines

The Kedarnath Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage to the Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, located ...
Maa Skandamata Navratri Day 5: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

Skandamata is the fifth form of Hindu Goddess Parvati. Her name comes from Skanda, an alternate name for the war ...
Maha Kumbh Mela Prayagraj 2025

Kumbh Mela Prayagraj 2025 is a Hindu festival, which is also the world gathering of humanity in one place. In ...
MANA “The Last Village in India”

Mana village is no longer India’s Last Village as it was previously known. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has placed ...
Raksha Bandhan 2023

We celebrate Raksha Bandhan every year on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan; Therefore, it is ...
Shravan (Sawan) Month 2023

The month of Sawan has special significance in Hinduism. This month is considered one of the holy months of the ...