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<image:caption>Bishnupur’s Durga Puja traces its origins to 997 CE, making it one of Bengal’s oldest continuously observed Durga Puja traditions</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Mrinmoyee Temple preserves centuries-old rituals associated with the Malla dynasty of Bishnupur</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Cannon fire, patachitra paintings, and a secret midnight ceremony distinguish Bishnupur’s Durga Puja from other celebrations in Bengal</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The principal idol of Maa Mrinmoyee remains inside the temple throughout the year, unlike Durga idols that are immersed after Dashami</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bishnupur is known for its terracotta temples, Baluchari silk sarees, and the classical music tradition of the Bishnupur Gharana</image:caption>
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<news:title>All You Need To Know About Bishnupur’s 1,030-Year-Old Durga Puja</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Grand Hotel Taipei’s striking red and gold palace-style facade</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Grand Hotel Taipei stands out with its ornate roofs, red columns and golden details</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hidden beneath Taipei’s Grand Hotel are secret tunnels once designed for emergency evacuations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-11T17:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside The Grand Hotel Taipei And The Secret Tunnels Hidden Beneath It</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/destinations/india/palak-purswani-and-rohan-khannas-coimbatore-wedding-a-sunrise-ceremony-before-adiyogi</loc>
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<image:caption>Purswani &amp; Khanna’s sunrise ceremony before the Adiyogi statue</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-11T16:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palak Purswani And Rohan Khanna’s Coimbatore Wedding: A Sunrise Ceremony Before Adiyogi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/stay/celebrate-durga-puja-in-murshidabad-with-heritage-stays-rooted-in-bengals-royal-past</loc>
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<image:caption>Bari Kothi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bari Kothi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Cossimbazar Palace</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Durga Puja, with its elaborate pandals and intricately crafted idols, is celebrated across many cities</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bengali women performing the dhunuchi dance during Durga Puja</image:caption>
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<news:title>Celebrate Durga Puja In Murshidabad With Heritage Stays Rooted In Bengal’s Royal Past</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/destinations/india/shefali-sharma-and-krish-sheths-rishikesh-wedding-three-days-of-river-rituals-rafting-and-romance</loc>
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<image:caption>The couple, who first met on a train journey, celebrated their wedding at Anand Kashi on the banks of the Ganges</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-11T10:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shefali Sharma And Krish Sheth’s Rishikesh Wedding: Three Days Of River Rituals, Rafting, And Romance</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/destinations/india/a-wedding-shaped-by-śūnyatā-shreya-daffney-and-pradyot-bharadwajs-coastal-celebration-in-udupi</loc>
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<image:caption>The Roce–Mehendi ceremony in Udupi included a blessing with coconut milk</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-11T08:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Wedding Shaped By Śūnyatā: Shreya Daffney And Pradyot Bharadwaj’s Coastal Celebration In Udupi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/ihcl-expands-in-uttar-pradesh-with-a-new-gateway-hotel-in-agra</loc>
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<image:caption>IHCL will add a 232 key Gateway hotel to Agra’s growing hospitality landscape</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gateway Agra will be developed as a greenfield project along the Yamuna Expressway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-10T18:18:06.023+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IHCL Expands In Uttar Pradesh With A New Gateway Hotel In Agra</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/ot-pours/why-does-eastern-europe-have-a-drink-made-from-bread-the-story-of-kvass</loc>
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<image:caption>Kvass is a popular Eastern European drink</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A street kvass barrel used by a vendor</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A 19th century engraving by Dessin de d'Henriet depicting kvass vendors in Livonia</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A kvass vendor (kvasnik) in Russian Empire in the late 18th century and Polish kvass served alongside kefir, kolach and korovai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-10T13:42:21.449+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Does Eastern Europe Have A Drink Made From Bread? The Story Of Kvass</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/ampstories/destinations/india/10-indian-landmarks-with-fascinating-stories</loc>
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<image:caption>Konark Sun Temple</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, India</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Konark Sun Temple</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chand Baori</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kailasa temple, Ellora Caves</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jal Mahal in Jaipur</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Qutub Minar in Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iron Pillar, Mehrauli</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shettihalli Rosary Church</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Khajuraho</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Adalaj Stepwell</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-10T13:00:12.261+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 Indian Landmarks With Fascinating Stories</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/destinations/international/a-poem-became-their-wedding-blueprint-aditi-gopalan-and-abhinav-koppus-bali-celebration</loc>
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<image:caption>For the reception, the ballroom was turned into a glittering forest</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aditi Gopalan &amp; Abhinav Koppu’s wedding at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-10T12:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/destinations/india/a-mumbai-wedding-rooted-in-memory-mallika-dalal-and-abhishek-advanis-temple-vows</loc>
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<image:caption>The couple exchanged vows at the century-old Laxmi Narayan Temple in Gamdevi in Mumbai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-10T11:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Mumbai Wedding Rooted In Memory: Mallika Dalal And Abhishek Advani’s Temple Vows</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/stay/kaziranga-national-park-has-opened-for-the-safari-season-and-these-stays-make-planning-easier</loc>
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<image:caption>Hordes of tourists enjoying jungle safari at Kaziranga National Park</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Diphlu River Lodge</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Irroi Kaziranga</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kathoni</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Borgos Resort &amp; Spa</image:caption>
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<image:caption>IORA The Retreat</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kaziranga National Park Has Opened For The Safari Season And These Stays Make Planning Easier</news:title>
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