Category Archives: Events & Festivals
What to Know Before You Visit Chennai – Experience a bustling traditional city!
0With a population of over 10 million people, Chennai the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is certainly not a small metropolis! It is India’s fifth largest city and one that has firm roots in storied history and culture. Interested to learn about what you should know before visiting Chennai? 1). The Local Lifestyle Chennai doesn’t have any iconic landmarks or global attractions that tourists flock to see. Chennai is also not renowned for an extraordinary …
Maha Kumbha Mela – A pilgrimage of faith
0Hindus in every part of the world would have heard of the Maha Kumbha Mela that happens in India, and if you who want to learn more, read on. The Mela The Kumbha Mela happens once in three years and is one of the biggest Hindu rituals that take place on either one of the banks of the four major rivers in India. The Mela is also one of the most photographed events in India …
Qutub Festival in New Delhi – Celebrating Sufi Culture in New Delhi
0New Delhi is a city that depicts two aspects of India that have become well known among travellers. On the one hand is the new modern face of India, which embraces consumerism with huge shopping malls and chic boutiques and on the other, is the older image which is one of culture and religion. In New Delhi the new and old India exist side by side with travellers being able to enjoy the best of …