The first time January 1 came to be considered the beginning of the new year was back in 45 BCE. The Roman calendar before that began in March and consisted of 355 days. An additional 27-day or 28-day intercalary month would sometimes be inserted between February and March. Roman dictator Julius Caesar reformed the calendar
Surat -The Trade Hub of India, is a flourishing port city on the banks of river Tapti is one of the oldest trading centers of India. The British East India Company established its first warehouses in Surat in 1612. It is renowned for fine silks, exquisite brocades, and diamond business. The main attractions are -14th
The historic city on the banks of the river Yamuna is known for the three battles which changed the course of Indian history. The first battle was fought on 26 April 526, between Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi, the Sultan of Delhi. Ibrahim Lodhi was defeated and the Mughal rule started in India. The second battle
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
Magnificent Manali, one of the most popular hill resorts of the country is set picturesquely on the confluence of Manalsu and Beas rivers, surrounded by snow-clad peaks and thick forest and fruit-laden orchards. Mythological legends indicate that the name Manali is derived from Manu-Alaya’, the home of Manu, the great Hindu lawgiver and it was
Kullu town is set on the banks of river Beas in the strikingly beautiful Kullu valley, also known as the ‘valley of gods’ Raghunathji Temple: This famous shrine was built in 1657 and dedicated to Lord Raghunathji, the principal deity of the valley. The idol of the presiding deity is said to be brought from
Scenic Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir state sprawls elegantly on both sides of the river Jhelum. According to Kalahana, the author of Rajatarangini’, this city of lakes and gardens was originally named is Srinagari and was founded by emperor Ashoka (3rd century B.C.). The present town was established by Pravarasena II and
Beautiful Bhopal sprawls picturesquely around two artificial lakes on gently rolling hills. The city Bhojapal was named after its founder Raja Bhoja, the famous 10th-century ruler of the Parmar dynasty, who is believed to have built a dam (pal) across the Narmada river. The glorious city was destroyed in the 15th century by Sultan Hoshang
Jaisalmer, the golden citadel of the Thar desert has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations in this part of the world. Few places can match the magnificence and grace of this museum city’. The Fort or Sonar Killa: The golden-hued fort perched atop the Jaisalmer Fort 76 meter high Trikuta Hill was
Udaipur, ‘the City of Lakes’ sprawling picturesquely on the slopes of a low ridge along the banks of Pichola and Fatehsagar lakes was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559. It became the new capital of the Ranas of Mewar, after the death of Maharana Pratap in 1597. The beautiful city is surrounded by an