Puri Rathayatra: When the Lord of the Universe goes on a ride

Brave the hot and humid weather of Odisha in June-July and catch a glimpse of one of the greatest shows on earth, Puri Rathayatra. Awed by the lumbering gigantic chariot of Lord Jagannath, the British even added a new word to the English dictionary – juggernaut – meaning an ‘overwhelming force’.

Six Must Attend Festivals of West Bengal

The local saying ‘baaro mash e tero parbon’ – thirteen festivals in twelve months – is probably the most apt description of festivals of West Bengal. Take a look at the cultural diversity of the state through these festivals