November 2020
November 1, 2020 in Table of Content
Maharashtra is not only a State larger in area and population
than most countries of the world, but it is also one of the most industrially
and commercially developed areas of India.
October 2020
October 1, 2020 in Table of Content
Bihar & Jharkhand, the land from where the great religion of
Buddhism originated and spread all around the world. This homeland of tribals
is full of stunning landscapes, majestic mountains, verdant valleys, serpentine rivers,
wonderful waterfalls, lush green forests, and exotic wildlife.
Drum band in Uttarakhand!
September 3, 2020 in Videos
Have a look at this well-known drum band in Uttarakhand! A lovely hilly region in Uttarakhand, Jaunsar-Bawar is a place where you will find this on a different level. Y’all will be able to experience youth playing drums in their leisure times and being very skilled at it.
September 2020
September 1, 2020 in Table of Content
Classic Tamil Nadu, the land of Tamils and Temples,
is situated on the southern tip of the Indian Peninsula. This gateway to the South
offers everything that excites a visitor, clean and quiet hill stations,
beautiful beaches, art, culture, heritage, and much more.
August 2020
August 1, 2020 in Table of Content
“More than one-half of the world’s major rivers are being
seriously depleted and polluted, degrading and poisoning the surrounding ecosystems,
thus threatening the health and livelihood of people who depend upon
them for irrigation, drinking, and industrial water.”
- Flows of India
- Have A Bath In The Sacred Yamuna!
- The Narmada “Life Line of Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat”
- Know More About “The Mahanadi”
- The Krishna – The Krishnaveni Of India
- The Godavari – India’s Second Longest River
- Travel The Ganges
- Flora And Fauna
- Floods And Flood Plains
- The Brahmaputra – Our Very Own Red River
Bidar – The Hilltop City
July 12, 2020 in Guest Posts, Karnataka
The fortified town was once the capital of the Bahamani’s and the Barid Shahi’s. The Bahamani empire broke into four kingdoms and Ahmad Shah I, the 9th Bahamani ruler shifted his capital from Gulbarga to Bidar in 1424. He rebuilt the old Hindu fort and also made beautiful palaces and gardens. The Bahamani was succeeded by the Barid Shahi dynasty, which ruled here from 1487 to 1619 when it was annexed by Bijapur. Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor captured Bidar in 1656. There are fine palaces and tombs, some of them are great examples of Muslim architecture in the Deccan. It is also an important Sikh and Hindu pilgrim center.
Bidar Fort: This stronghold of the Bahamani Kings in the 14th and 15th centuries was built by Ahmad Shah Bahmani between 1426 and 1432. There are five Darwazas (gateways) of the fort and within its precincts are fine palaces and tombs.
Chaubara: The 71 ft. the high watchtower is set in the heart of Bidar town.
Madrasa of Mahamud Gawan: It was built in 1472, by Muhammad Ill and was a renowned center of learning, attracting scholars from all over the Muslim world.
Nanak Jhira: This Sikh pilgrim site is associated with a miracle of Guru Nanak. the first guru of the Sikhs. He is said to have visited here during a severe famine and created a jeera (spring) of crystal clear water. The sacred site is marked by a huge gurudwara.
Narasimha Jheera: It is the only subterranean stream of Karnataka. The cave with waist-deep water has an image of Lord Narasimha. Papanaash, the sacred shrine of Lord Shiva is visited by a large number of devotees.
July 2020
July 1, 2020 in Table of Content
The month of July focuses on the beautiful Karnataka,
the land of royal grandeur and oriental glory are studded with architectural marvels,
ancient sculptures, endless beaches, looming hill stations,
pristine forests, and excellent game reserves.
- Visit Karnataka, it’s beautiful!
- Beautiful Halebid
- Mysore, ‘the cultural capital’ of Karnataka
- Serene Sravanabelagola
- Beautiful Halebid
- Mangalore, The Cleanest City!
- Hampi – The Ancient Village
- Gokarna Getaway
- Belur, The Quaint Little Town
- Bidar – The Hilltop City
- Badami & Gold-Rust Sandstone Cliffs
Sao Joao Festival
June 8, 2020 in Fairs & Festivals
This festival is the feast of St. John, the Baptist. This is an interesting feast, where you can find unique activities like men jumping into wells to find alcohol bottles. Apart from this, you can find other activities like dance and music performances, boat races, and others. Many mass prayers are conducted, during which people pray for a safe and good monsoon ahead. This festival is celebrated as the Village Festival of Music and Dance in many villages of Goa.
Puri Rath Yatra Festival
June 8, 2020 in Fairs & Festivals
Puri Rath Yatra is a festival of chariots, which take place in the Puri Jagannath Temple. The temple’s main deities will be taken on grand chariots and a procession will take place through the streets to a nearby temple. The procession includes musical instruments, dancers, singers, and thousands of pilgrims. Pulling the chariot or even being a part of the procession is considered as a sacred element. During this festival, you can find unique rituals and a large fair around the temple grounds. When the chariots reach the Gundicha temple, rituals and celebrations start in that temple for the rest of the day.
Ochira Kali
June 8, 2020 in Fairs & Festivals
This is a mock fight festival, which recreates the historic war that took place between the Ambalapuzha and Kayamkulam regions, during the medieval times. The festival takes place in a waterlogged region where they take part in mock combat using sticks and another medieval weapon replica. You can also hear ceremonial war music in the air, throughout the festival. You can find many interesting rituals in the Ochira Temple, during this festival.
