In the book ‘Loksanskriti’, Dr. Ashutosh Bhattacharya writes, ‘the puja of Dharmaraj or Surya Dev is celebrated in many parts of Bengal. This puja is
The ghats of the Ganges provide a welcome relief during this period, with the gentle breeze bringing down the unease to some extent. People take
Area of Durgapur haat is so wide spread that we spent a whole day- travelling through shops selling cattle in one part, spices in another,
Kulasekarapattinam or Kulasai Dussehra is a vibrant festival celebrated with fervor in the southern parts of Tamil Nadu, particularly in the village of Kulasai. Mutharamman
Upper Mustang is a dry river valley exist near the Annapurna Circuit in the rain shadow region of the Himalayas. In the past, this valley
The Charak Mela traces its roots back to ancient Bengal, where it originated as a festival dedicated to the worship of the Hindu deity Shiva.
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.
Today, Holi is celebrated by people of all religions and cultures in India. It’s a time when people come together to celebrate the spirit of
As night approaches, the city lends itself to stories of the myriad kind. The known alleys, the ones that are too busy during the day,
Chronicles are sagas contemplating on lost historical heritages. Hampi has been regarded as an epitome of love whereby Parvati pursued Shiva for marriage. The name
Modhera village is situated in Mehsana district of Gujarat. Its finest temple is older than the world-famous Konark temple of Odisha, which is an UNESCO
Nature, through its varied forms and colours have been an element of attraction for everyone irrespective of any specific forms. Chilika, in this context serves
From the end of November, snowfall season begins, lasting until April. Between April and November, it still experiences occasional snowfall and flurries. Periodic rain with
In Kolkata, where the gentle whispers of the Hooghly River harmonize with the soulful beats of tradition, Saraswati Puja unfolds like a sonnet of devotion.
The motionless snow covered mountain yields to the flow of the fountains it generates. The white icy and flat landscape hides the waves of grass
On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, various festivals are celebrated in different districts of Bengal like Purulia, Bankura and Birbhum in the name of Tusu
