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5 Dussehra Celebrations In India That You Must Check Out
It's not all about Ram there are many diverse ways that Dussehra is celebrated across the country. How many of these unique festivals have you seen
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On The Trail Of The Mahatma
On Gandhi Jayanti, here are 10 places across India that celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's life and his legacy of inspiring non-violent movements around the world.
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This Puja Pandal Is Showcasing The Beloved Cartoon Characters Of Bengal
This year, one of the most popular Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata is pulling in people with a dose of childhood nostalgia
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Five Household Durga Pujas Near Kolkata
Avoid the pandal hopping crowd in Kolkata and visit the nearby districts of Howrah and Hooghly for some very interesting household Durga Pujas
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The Most Anticipated Festivals You Need To Bookmark Before The Year Ends
From Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh to Alsisar in Rajasthan, visit unique destinations that are playing host to incredible festivals, ranging from music to films
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Jinju Namgang Yudeung A Festival Of Lights
Some main events include a parade through the streets of Jinju, fireworks above the river, hanging and floating hope lanterns, and floating memory lanterns commemorating those who fought in the battle.
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How Festivals In India Are Going The Eco-Friendly Way
Festivals in India are gradually switching to sustainable measures in a serious attempt to reduce their carbon footprints
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Bite Into A Slice Of Indias Architectural Diversity With These Digital Archives
From the Mughal empire to the Rajput kingdoms and colonisation, every age in Indian history has left behind an influence that can be assessed in the structures that dot our cities
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Ladakh Zanskar Festival Begins This World Tourism Day
Zanskar Valley's vibrant cultural heritage will be on display at the seventh edition of the festival
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Oktoberfest Is Back After A Two-Year Hiatus
It is time to enjoy quality German pints, and soak in traditional Bavarian culture at the world's largest beer festival
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This Durga Puja Go Pandal Hopping At These Five Places In Delhi
Delhi has its own celebratory spirit when it comes to Durga Puja, and if pandal-hopping is on your itinerary, we have compiled this list for you
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Durga Puja A Different Look
Did you know there are some households who worship goddess Durga through paintings and not idols made of clay
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Here's What You Can Expect At Goa's Serendipity Festival This Year
Back after two years, the festival will have a line-up of immersive and interdisciplinary programmes conceptualised by a panel of distinguished curators spanning the performing, visual, culinary arts, and crafts.
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Rag Rag Mein Ganga Along the Riverbed
The Ganga, Yamuna and their various tributaries continue to inspire beliefs, practices, reforestation and art forms
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Rag Rag Mein Ganga Tales Of The Yamuna
Efforts to clean the Yamuna and protect it from further pollution have picked up in recent years. But, much still remains to be done
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Rag Rag Mein Ganga The Ganga and Uttar Pradesh, A Stately Connection
Protecting the Gangetic plains in Uttar Pradesh requires addressing diverse, critical and pressing concerns. However, the Namami Gange project seems to be all geared up to overcome them
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Rag Rag Mein Ganga In The Land Of The Ramayana
Small steps play a big role in saving Sarayu, the holy river of the Ramayana that is also the largest tributary (by volume) of the Ganga
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Rag Rag Mein Ganga The Ganga In Devbhoomi
The birthplace of Indias holiest river is a sangam of all kinds that needs to be cherished, treasured and preserved
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Rag Rag Mein Ganga The Land Of Spirituality
Where the Ganga takes form and beliefs are reinforced, it is there that the spirits come alive
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Rag Rag Mein Ganga In Service Of The Ganga
Saving the Ganga requires selfless service, and Haridwar displays this in copious amounts
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Rag Rag Mein Ganga River Ganga, A Home For All Humans And Aquatic Animals
From Sahibganj, where the city glistens with geographical prowess, to Bhagalpur, where every nook and cranny of the city oozes history, River Ganga never refrains from offering shelter to anyone in need.
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Rag Rag Mein Ganga Of Peace-Loving Religions And Universities, Ganga's Links With Patna And Bodh Gaya
Patna and Bodh Gaya have witnessed the passing of several dynasties and rulers. Both cities still hold on to their roots and beliefs
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Rag Rag Mein Ganga Preserving The Past And Securing The Present, A Tale Of Two Cities And A River
The Namami Ganges efforts are central to preserving the Ganga and ensuring that it has a bright future in Mirzapur and Varanasi, two cities whose identities revolve around this most sacred river
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Rag Rag Mein Ganga In the Land of the Mahabharata
In its middle stretch, the Ganga is joined by several streams and tributaries that also need saving
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Dinos to Trains The 15 Best Museums in India You Must Add to Your Travel Bucketlist
How about museum hopping when the outside temperature is pleasant, the kids are on a holiday and raring to go somewhere
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Empowered Keepers Of Their Own Histories Piecing Together Life Of The Subcontinent
Aanchal Malhotra and Navdha Malhotra, through a crowd-sourced digital Museum of Material Memory, are on a mission to trace family histories and memories of the Indian subcontinent through objects, heirlooms and personal artefacts
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The Generation 1947 Project Archiving Stories of India's Past
Anywhere in the world, oral history and material memory are imperative to decoding the real picture of a place. It is these ordinary oral traditions that The Citizens Archive of India aims to digitally preserve as an integral part of our countrys heritage
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A 600-Year-Old Celebration on the Shores of Pangong Lake
At 14,000 feet, Ladakhs Maan village shakes off its winter slumber with the Maan Deram Chenmo festival but things are changing
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"Catch A Queer Event Or Learn About The Queer Scene While Visiting A New Place"
Parmesh Shahani, author and educationist, talks about whether Indian travel industry has grown to accept what he calls a pink rupee and gives tips to indulge in an LGBTQAI-friendly travel in India
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An Island Called Hope
For me, the greatest gift of the life I have lived has been the people I have met along the way
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LGBTQ Monuments And Memorials Around The World
Paying homage to the honour and resilience of the queer community are these monuments from around the world, that tie their struggles in one common thread, serving as reminders of their sacrifice and achievements