The Holy Hill Top
There is much more to the queen of hill stations than clock towers, post offices, toy trains and tea. Welcome to the land of pious pleasure and holiness…on a height!
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’.
Kolkata: Paying homage to Tong Achew
Don’t miss this unique festival observed by the Chinese community of Kolkata on the Sunday after the Lunar New Year (which falls on February 16 this year)
Madhya Pradesh: Narmada Aarti
Just like Ganga, Narmada is a sacred river for the people of Madhya Pradesh and the evening aarti at Gwarighat is worth witnessing
Odisha: Culture on the Coast
A solitary stroll on Odisha’s shores reveals a few gems, literal and otherwise
Varanasi: The Sacred Paradox
The spiritual capital of India is considered to be one of the holiest places on earth
Dwarka: Land of Myths
Venerated as the land of Lord Krishna, this temple city by the sea is a huge draw
Ajmer: A Matter of Faith
Famed for the dargah of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Ajmer is a delight
Unakoti: A Wonder in the Forest
A fantastic and mysterious collection of sculptures beckon in Tripura
Amarnath: Pilgrim's Progresss
India’s most famous annual pilgrimage is also an arduous Himalayan trek
Tuljapur: Abode of the Goddess
The sacred Tulja Bhavani Temple is home to Kulaswamini, Maharashtra’s patron deity