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World Heritage Sites in India

40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India 2022UNESCO World Heritage Convention which was established in 1972, recognised various sites of cultural and natural importance around the world. After the latest addition to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, India has now 40 World Heritage Sites, and that makes India with the 6th largest number of World Heritage Sites in the world! There are 32 cultural sites, 7 natural sites and 1 mixed as recognised by UNESCO.Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh Taj Mahal (Cultural) (1983) One of the world’s seven wonders, the Taj ...

Best Places to visit in India

There are indeed many Indias within India. This land of ancient temples and opulent palaces, forgotten cities and lost traditions, spice markets, and spicy food is almost a world unto itself, and a visit here is often the trip of a lifetime. Such expectations can make it hard to decide just which experiences to take in – which is why we’ve created this list of the best things to do in India. A Perfect Photograph at the Taj MahalThe iconic, romantic symbol pictured on every India travel brochure, the Taj Mahal in ...

Kedarnath Temple History

There are so many stories behind Kedarnath Temple’s History; it has been a pilgrimage center since ancient times. Although, it is not confirmed who built the original Kedarnath Mandir and when. A mythological story describes the temple’s construction by the legendary brothers Pandavas. But the holy Mahabharata does not mention any place called Kedarnath. One earliest reference to Kedarnath is in Skanda Purana (7th and 8th century). According to Skanda Purana, Kedara is where Shiva releases the Holy Ganga from his matted hair (called in Hindi “Jata”). Kedarnath Temple History Hindu guru Adi ...

Bandi Chhor Diwas

Diwali, the festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, the day holds special significance for Sikhs as it marks the release of the sixth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Hargobind Singh, from Gwalior Fort. On this day in 1619 AD, Guru Hargobind Singh Ji was freed along with 52 Hindu kings. The day is known as "Bandi Chhor Diwas” (Prisoner Liberation Day) across Punjab. Bandhi Chhor Diwas translates as Prisoner Release Day. "Bandi" means "imprisoned", "Chhor" means "release" and "Divas" means "day". Bandi Chhor Diwas Date and ...

Jageshwar Dham Temple

Jageshwar Dham is one of the major Hindu shrines of Lord Shiva and is believed to be the eighth Jyotirling among the twelve and has great religious value.It is believed that the temple city of Jageshwar comprises a cluster of small stone temples, dating 9th to 13th century AD, with many preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which include Dandeshwar Temple, Chandika Temple, Jageshwar Temple, Kuber Temple, Mritunjaya Temple, Nanda Devi or Nau Durga, Nava-Grah Temple, Pyramidal shrine, and Surya Temple. Amongst them the oldest shrine is the ...

Statue of Belief: World’s Tallest Lord Shiva Statue

The Statue of Belief is a statue of the Hindu god Shiva constructed in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, India. At the time of its completion it was the largest statue of Shiva in the world and the fourth-largest statue in the world.DescriptionShiva is depicted in a seated position with his legs crossed and holding a trishula in his left hand. The overall statue is 351 feet (107 m) tall; the pedestal is 110 feet (34 m) tall.Spread over 16 acres of land, construction was started in 2012. The base of the Statue ...

The National Games of India 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially declared open the 36th National Games at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on 29th September 2022.The National Games have made a return to the Indian sporting calendar for the first time since 2015.The 36th National Games was to be organized in Goa in 2020 but was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.The 36th National Games 2022 is taking place from September 29 till October 12, 2022.Official Mascot for the National Games 2022- Savaj, the Asiatic LionOfficial Motto -"Celebrating unity through sports".The Events at this ...

Durga Puja 2022

Durga Puja is one of the religious festivals of India which is celebrated throughout the country with great zeal and fervor. It is particularly celebrated in the state of West Bengal in Kolkata in the honor of celebrating the unfathomable power of Goddess Durga. This festival is celebrated during the span of the whole period of Navaratri for a time span of 10 days. From the sixth day of Navaratri till the ninth day the huge pandals of the Goddess Durga are open for visitors. The tenth day of Navaratri ...

Mahakaleshwar Temple Corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate on October 11 the first phase of the Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The monumental project is being developed under the MP government's larger plan to transform Ujjain into a 'Smart City.’ More about the Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor The redevelopment work is being done in two phases. In the first phase, construction of Mahakal Plaza, Mahakal Corridor, Midway Zone, Mahakal Theme Park, Ghat and Deck Area, Nutan School Complex, Ganesh School Complex, Parking, Dharamshala, Discourse Hall, and Anna Kshetra has been taken up. In the ...

Kuno National Park - New Home of Namibian Cheetahs

Prime Minister on September 17 2022, released cheetahs flown in from Namibia into the special enclosure in Kuno National Park of Madhya Pradesh. The introduction of cheetahs in India is being done under Project Cheetah, which is the world's first inter-continental large wild carnivore translocation project. The Wildlife Institute of India selected Kuno from a list of six potential sites –Rajasthan’s Mukundara Tiger Reserve Rajasthan and Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary, and Madhya Pradesh’s Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhav National Park and Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary. Reasons for Choosing Kuno National ParkLocated in the northern district ...

The Hidden Shivling of Kashi- "Pita Maheshwar" Self-manifested form of Shivling

Varanasi is considered one of the holiest places in India and it is located on the banks of the river ...
Yamraj Temple - The Hindu God of Death and Justice

Yama, also known as Yamaraja, Kala, Dharmraja is well known as the Hindu God of death and justice. Even though ...
Kedarnath Yatra 2024: Opening and Closing Date of Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath Yatra 2024, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is one of the most paramount locations for worshipers of ...
Maa Skandamata Navratri Day 5: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

Skandamata is the fifth form of Hindu Goddess Parvati. Her name comes from Skanda, an alternate name for the war ...
Raksha Bandhan 2023

We celebrate Raksha Bandhan every year on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan; Therefore, it is ...
MANA “The Last Village in India”

Mana village is no longer India’s Last Village as it was previously known. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has placed ...
Shravan (Sawan) Month 2023

The month of Sawan has special significance in Hinduism. This month is considered one of the holy months of the ...
Mata Brahmacharini Navratri Day 2: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

The second day of Sharad Navratri. The day, dedicated to Mata Brahmacharini, is known as Dwitiya. Brahmacharini is the second ...
Mata Mahagauri Navratri Day 8: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

On the eighth day of Navratri, there is a law to worship and worship Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of ...
Mahaparva of Chhathi Maiya - Chhath Puja 2021

Chhath Puja has its origins in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, and in Nepal, but its popularity ...