Pilgrimage

Haridwar and Rishikesh-the twin holy cities that are the most sought-after pilgrimage sites of India-are situated just 20 km from each other in the Garhwal district of the beautiful state, Uttarakhand. The ancient city of Haridwar was formerly known as Gangadwar ...

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, popularly known as ISKCON, was established by AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in order to spread the practice of bhakti yoga. Founded in 1966, in New York, by the spiritual master, bhakti yoga is the act ...

With Diwali around the corner, preparations of celebrations are at their highest spirits in many families. Booking tickets for a vacation, prepping for a huge family gathering or planning a pilgrimage are some of the many things that people tend to ...

Yatras are Hindu pilgrimages made to places that are usually associated with the Hindu epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata or any other sites of pilgrimage. Every year, thousands of devotees embark on a strenuous yatra to different places in India, since ...

Tawang is a quaint town located on the corner of Arunachal Pradesh with Bhutan on its East, is a beautiful place that was historically part of Tibet and inhabited by Monpa people. Tawang is till date inhabited mostly by this tribe ...

Hooghly is a beautiful district of West Bengal, that is named after the majestic river Hooghly. This part of West Bengal has witnessed the rule and cultural heritage of such powerful rulers and dynasties like the Bhurshut Kingdom, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, ...

Tamil Nadu brings along with it images of temples to our minds when we think of the state, inevitably. This is because some of the most magnificent temples are located in this glorious South Indian state of India. Rich culture and ...

India's rich culture and heritage is reflected thoroughly by the presence of innumerable pilgrimage sites. Every year, the most famous pilgrimage sites are visited by millions of devotees who travel from all across the country or even worldwide. While these select ...

Being the third smallest state in the country, Tripura is a scenic place that is packed with so many intriguing things to do for a vacation. The capital of this charming destination, Agartala is the main tourist attraction since a lot ...

The beautiful city of Kochi in Kerala, which is also known as Cochin or Ernakulam, has the heritage of many rulers from all over the world, such as the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British. The city has the nickname Queen ...

Being a melting pot of innumerable traditions, cultures and heritage, India is a joyful country that celebrates so many beautiful festivals every year. While certain festivals like Diwali or Navratri are celebrated throughout the country, some festivals are exclusive or celebrated ...

The well-planned city of Chandigarh plays as a capital to the two states of Haryana and Punjab. Planned and executed by former president Jawaharlal Nehru and Le Corbusier respectively, the city has been made into a beautifully organised place. With many ...