Jaisalmer, better known as the “Golden City of India” was founded in 1156 by the Bhati Rajput ruler MaharawalJaisal and is named after him. The city also known as the “gateway of the desert” brings out the vibrancy of the desert in a magical way reminding one of a romantic Arabian Nights fable. Famous for its grand havelis, the city seems to rise out of the sparkling sands of the barren desert like an approaching ship. The Jain temples, Tazia[...]
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Makar Sankranti is one of the most popular Indian festivals. According to Hindu calendar Makar Sankranti is celebrated as the Sun’s journey to Northward region and enters the Makar sign (Capricorn) from the Tropic of Cancer. This period is regarded as highly auspicious in Hindu communities. The Sun’s movement from the Southern to Northern Hemisphere is considered to be very auspicious for crop harvesting. This has made Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival of India. Generally Sankranti means the transition of[...]
Durga Puja or Dusshera is one of the important and widely celebrated festivals in India. Among all the Hindu religion festivals, Durga Puja is the prominent one and has become a part of our socio-cultural life.Different classes throughout the country has its own traditions and ways to celebrate Durga Puja. The Dusshera period is also regarded as an auspicious time for starting new ventures. Celebrated in the month of September-October every year, it is also popularly known as Navaratri. Durga[...]
Lord Ganesh is the foremost of gods in Hindu Mythology. This article is devoted to the grand annual religious ceremony for pleasing the Elephant Headed God. Ganesh Puja is one of the most heavily celebrated festival all over India.
