The holiest day for the Buddhists, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated in honor of the Light of Asia, called by Edwin Arnold, well known as Buddha. Previously named Siddhartha, Buddha was the son of the king of Kapilavastu. His journey from a prince to a spiritual and moral leader has been very tiring as well as
One of the several holidays celebrated in Gujarat is May Day, Gujarat. One of the traditional summer holidays in pre-Christian European culture it is associated with Maypole. In India however, May Day signifies celebrations related to the labour movement. Celebrated on the first of May every year, every country has its own significance related to
Every year in the month of May, the popular Summer Festivals in Nilgiri Hills of India. The festival is organized by the Tamil Nadu Department of Tourism and the National Ministry of Tourism. A number of tourists visit Ooty from all over the country and the world to enjoy this festival. There are different events
The Thrissur Pooram is the most famous of all Pooram festivals and has been celebrated for over two centuries now. The festival entails spectacular procession of caparisoned elephants and enthralling percussion performances in continuity of 36 hours beginning at 6 am and stretching up to 12 noon the next day. The festival is undoubtedly a
The festivals of Jaipur are also a great attraction for tourists and Banganga Fair in Jaipur is one of them. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. The variety of attractions in Jaipur also makes it a famous city in Rajasthan. Jaipur is also known as the pink city. On visiting the place, you will also
Mount Abu in Rajasthan is touched by a festive mood on the eve of the Summer Festival that is held every year in the month of June. Mount Abu is bestowed with steep rocks, tranquil lakes, picturesque backdrop and a favorable climate which makes it a perfect spot for the festival. Summer festival in Mount
One of its kind in India, the Tulip Festival in Srinagar, Kashmir celebrates the blooming season of the magnificent Tulips. Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden adds to the natural beauty of Srinagar. Nestled in the foothills of Zabarwan Range, the largest tulip garden in Asia presents a stunning view of the Dal Lake. The seven
Scenic Shimla, the biggest hill station of the world and the capital of Himachal Pradesh are settled at a height of 2100 meters. The stunning beauty and charm of Shimla was first discovered by a British officer, Lt. Rose, during the Gorkha war and was named after the temple of Goddess Shamla which was situated
Delightful Darjeeling, the “Queen of Himalayas” perched at an altitude of 2,134 meters is said to be named after a Tibetan word, ‘Dorje ling’ or ‘Place of the Thunderbolt’. It is endowed with exceptional scenic beauty and offers a magnificent view of the grandeur and beauty of the mighty Himalayas. The beautiful town is indeed
Jim Corbett National Park, a national park that contains much more than just its wild animals. The delicate balance of nature means that plants and animals should rely on each other in order to survive in this world. Disrupting the balance can have wide-reaching effects. Often an animal species become rare because it has been