Nashville is the capital of the State of Tenessee, USA. Situated alongside Cumberland River, this place exuberates life and zest. Mostly known as the centre for healthcare, music, publishing, education and other services, this city is particularly popular for...
With the blow of horns and as the chupinazo explodes into fire, at 12 noon of the 6th of July, the San Fermin festival is declared open. People from all over the world get down on the streets dressed...
The festival of sun better known as Inti Raymi is held in Sacsayhuaman, Cuzco in Peru on 24th June. As the chronicle Garcilasco de la Vega says, Sapa Inca Pachacuti had first celebrates and introduced this festival mainly to...
EID is just around the corner and Delhi is the perfect place to enjoy Eid in the most foodlicious way. And, of course, biryani is a must eat on EID, its smell is magical. It is amazing that how...
Chaitra Navaratri is a nine day long festivity, which is limited to eight days this year. This is the first festival according to Hindu calendar as Chaitra is the first month of Hindu lunar calendar.
Chaitra Navaratri is also known...
The most beautiful and colorful season of the year is around the corner. Diwali is the time when buying new things is considered to be auspicious. People buy gifts, electronics, lights, sweets and many more. At this time of...
Indian all around the world are welcoming the festival season. It is almost Diwali time. But before Diwali, come the Navratri. Literal meaning of Navratri is “nine nights”. The celebration is devoted to power (Shakti) or nine forms of...
From the perspective of a vacationer, principally from that of a foreign tourist, a word which is synonymous with India is CULTURE. Every year, about 40% tourists are generated by festivals only. The cultural tourism is one of the...
Festivals are the time to celebrate and enlighten joyous moments for any culture or country. An insight on the festivals of a country depicts the values and sentiments of the citizens. One such typical, the memorable and unique festival...
The 9 day long fasting is what makes the celebration of Navaratri a celebrated occasion. We completely transform our dietary habits into the new one. Scientifically, this nine day long fasting is a kind of Detoxification of our bodies....
One of the greatest annual religious affairs for Hindus is the Magh Mela Festival. Held every year on the banks of Triveni Sangam in Prayag near Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, it is considered to be the beginning of the...
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Panafest refers to an important cultural event which has been held bienially in Ghana since the year 1992. The name of the festival with the use of the term ‘pan’ itself suggests its intent. The main aim of Panafest,...
The inhabitants of Mexico had been practicing a ritual that seemed to mock death , “Dia De Los Muertos” . On this “Day Of Dead” which is considered as a National Holiday in whole Mexico, a gathering of family...
With a sparkle and a surge, the balloons expand, rise and shoot towards the heaven. Whether it's your time at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta or your 40th, there's nothing as glorious anywhere else in the world.
Nine days of events,...
Prepare to break the rules and let yourself go! Indulge yourself in two of the most wild weeks of your life with no excuses to hold you back. Festa des Vermar or the grape throwing festival is one of...
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As the name suggests, Spice Mas Carnival is a multi-day celebration which combines frolic, entertainment and music. It is among Grenada’s biggest annual festivals and features many events. If we turn the pages of history, one can easily discover...
In today’s India, Durga pooja is not limited to just a religious festival yet it is observed as one of the major social events. It has an enriching cultural significance as all and sundry takes part in its merriment....
Golden sand, grand fort, calm winter starlit sky, colorful dresses, heart touching music, lots of entertainment, color, vigor, energy and liveliness brimming out of everyone and everything in the city- welcome to ‘The Desert Festival of Jaisalmer’, come be...
While the concept would have caused a flutter probably a decade ago, Gay Parades are no longer uncommon and unheard of. Today, they have emerged as a vehicle to support and give expression to a love, which is not...
Unity in diversity is what India is. It is completely different from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Every other mile holds a different flavor and color. Festival of lights, i.e. Diwali is one of the major festivals of India. No wonder,...
The term Diwali or 'Deepavali', literally translates into "row of lamps". The festival of Diwali, which is usually celebrated eighteen days after Dusshera is one of the most well-known among all Indian festivals.
The festival commences with Dhanteras, followed by...
History of the festival of lights:Diwali
Diwali is known as festival of lights. It is assumed that lights scatter positivity on earth. Thus, on a dark night of Amavasya, people light numerous lamps, fire crackers showing their joy and spiritual...
What started in Miami Beach in 1999 as a small one-day WMC closing party with a nominal ticket price has now emerged as the crowning event of Miami’s annual March madness of electronic dance, the Ultra Music Festival. Held...
In Indian culture and society, goddess Durga is represented carrying different weapons in her ten arms while riding on a lion. Thereby, she is an embodiment of feminine power in the Hindu scriptures. Thus, Durga Puja commemorates the victory...
