Author Archives: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
International Mango Festival – A Fun and Fruity Fiesta in India!
0An annual event taking place in New Delhi, the International Mango Festival lasts two days, displaying a wide variety of mangoes. Inaugurated in 1987, the festival is organised by the New Delhi Municipal Council, the National Horticultural Board, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, and the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation. Bringing together over 45 mango growers from different parts of India, including Delhi, Gujarat, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, the festival …
Delhi’s Most Famous Monument – The Red Fort
0One of the largest metropolitan areas in India, Delhi is a vibrant city that boasts a rich cultural heritage. While the city is constantly developing, amidst the evolving cityscape one will also find a range of historic attractions and monuments that provide a fascinating insight into the history of this part of the country. Humayun’s Tomb, Connaught Place, India Gate and Akshardham Temple are a few of the many sites of interest one will find …
Living History – Historical Monuments in Bangalore
0A historical monument is defined as a structure or a place of archaeological, historical or artistic interest that has been in existence for more than a century. Bangalore is certainly not short on historical monuments having being occupied during various periods of its history by Hindu, Mughal and English rulers whose influence is apparent in the many monuments aged hundred years and more that litter the city and add that ‘certain something’ to its character. …
