Religious festivals occupy a special place in the culture and tradition of India. The state of Mizoram upholds the festive spirit by celebrating Mim Kut Festival with enormous zeal and devotion. The festival is predominantly solemnized by a local tribe called Kuki. Just as the harvest season ends, Mim Kut starts with great enthusiasm and…
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Shubho Mahalaya – Its Significance in Eastern India
Mahalaya is too special to a Bengali. However, this day is significant and various rituals are performed all across India. Mahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha and the beginning of Devi Paksha. It is believed that goddess Durga descended the Earth on this day with her children- Devi Lakshmi, Devi Saraswati, Lord Ganesha and…
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations in India
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the pious and joyous festive celebrations in India. Devotees of Lord Ganesha throughout India unite to commemorate the occasion with divinity and purity. On this auspicious day, they usher in the Lord of success and wisdom. Many states in India especially the western and central parts are closed to celebrate…
Onam Festival – A Joyful Celebration of Kerala
Ten days of holidays; Childhood memories of Onam festival underlines the continuous holidays marked in calendar. Whole of Kerala in India adorns a festive mood on these ten days. After the heavy monsoon season, the nature looks fresh and flower-full. With diverse celebrations and activities, we have enough to enrich our memories. Onam is the…
Janmashtami Celebrations in India
India is a land of religious festivals, extravagant culture marked with several rituals and traditions. The country takes pride in hosting celebrations marked with entertainment, devotion and glory. Today is one of the auspicious occasions in India, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The date is marked in the Hindu calendar as Janmashtami. Janmashtami is…
Raksha Bandhan – An Indian Ceremonial Festival
India celebrates Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi with great pomp and glory. It’s an annual celebration; observed in the India and the neighbouring countries of the Indian subcontinent. The festival is an integral part of India; marking an event of pure love and eternal bonding. The soul of the ceremony lies in trying of Rakhis or…
Eid Al- Adha at the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
For those who are in the Gulf countries, the much-awaited Eid holidays are already on the roll. Excited? Well, not really. It is hard on the locals and ex-pats to stay home on Eid holidays. Yet they have to follow the norms; the authorities have set their priorities right. Contrary to the past, this year…
International Food Festival – The National Cherry Festival
National Cherry Festival is an exotic 8 day food festival held in Traverse City of Michigan, USA. The gala event welcomes millions of tourists from all over the world. Delicious and tasty dishes made with red ripe cherries are the key attractions in the festival. The air is filled up with the rich aroma of…
International Food Festival – The National Street Food Festival
Delhi, the capital city of India, hosts one of the exclusive and exotic street food festivals every year. Renowned in the world as the National Street Food Festival, almost 500 authentic street food vendors assemble during the festival to offer their tastiest delicacies. The main aim of the festival is to promote street foods among…
International Food Festival – PizzaFest
Napoli or Naples in Italy hosts and celebrates every year the greatest Pizza Fest of the world. Thousands of pizza lovers from all over the world visit the “Pizzafest” to relish on the lips-smacking dishes presented by the world’s renowned pizza chefs. The Napoli Pizza Village is transformed into a dreamland flaunted by the aroma…
International Food Festival – Salon Du Chocolat
International Food Festivals are quite attractive opportunities to visit and experience the extraordinary skills of the expert chefs of the world. Its an astonishing moment for thousands of food lovers to gulp into the exclusive world cuisines. Salon Du Chocolat is one such event where you can relish your taste buds with the smooth chocolates….
Festivals of the World Series – Jaisalmer Desert Festival (Part 7)
Jaisalmer, a city wrapped with the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Rajputs, celebrates the world-famous Jaisalmer Desert festival every year during the month of February. The festival allures thousands of visitors from different parts of India and from every corner of the world. It is a spectacular experience to witness the grandeur of…