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15 Things To Do In Mumbai | Diva-India

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Mumbai, or Bombay, in India’s is famous for Hollywood – A city of  contrasts, inspiration and desperation, modern and traditional, glamour, squalor, old and new. Not surprisingly for such a vibrant city there are so many things to do in Mumbai -  01.Gateway of India The Gateway of India is one of India's most one of a kind milestones arranged in the city of Mumbai. The epic structure was built in 1924. Situated at the tip of Apollo Bunder, the gateway overlooks the Mumbai harbor, flanked by the Arabian Sea in the Colaba area. The Gateway of India is a landmark that denotes India's central ports and is a noteworthy vacation destination for guests who touch base in India out of the blue. 02. Elephanta Island This Elephant island is a popular tourist destination because of the island's cave temples, you can easily access by ferry from Mumbai, being about 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) from the south east coast of the island city. Boats leave daily from the Gateway

TOP THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE VISIT KATHMANDU | DIVA-INDIA

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Kathmandu is the capital of napal &  gateway for tourism in Nepal. It has the most advanced infrastructure of any urban area in Nepal, and its economy is focused on tourism, Tourism in Kathmandu declined thereafter during a period of political unrest, but since then has improved. In 2013, Kathmandu was ranked third among the top 10 travel destinations. Here we are listing top common things you can try on Kathmandu -  DURBAR SQUARE Kathmandu Durbar Square is an imperial locale of the antiquated Kathmandu kingdom . It is enrolled in UNESCO world heritage site. This place acquires the Newari culture and antiquated engineering since hundreds of years. Durbar square is fundamentally a nonexclusive name given to the court or regions in a specific place of old royal residences.  PATAN Patan is Across the river from Kathmandu, or the "City of Beauty." With mind boggling sanctuaries, littler stupas, and woodcarvers and metalsmiths working diligently,

Chhath Puja | About Chhath Puja | Diva-India

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Chath Puja is celebrated in most areas in India but mainly celebrated in the state of Bihar and Nepal with great fervor and fun. Chath puja is celebrated on the sixth Day following Diwali and is dedicated to the sun.   During this festival, women observe a continuous fast for the 36 Hours. Many Devotees offer wheat, Milk, Sugarcane, Bananas and coconuts to Sun. The four day chhath puja beginning in bihar onwards Monday. On the first day of puja, millions of devotees took a dip in rivers, ponds and makeshift water bodies, preparing traditional meal, offering prayers to the sun. Chhath puja began with Ritualistic bath, before preparing the traditional meal of boiled rice and pumpkin on earthen stove.

This Diwali 10 Places You should Visit in Jaipur | Diva-india

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The Festival of lights is famous around the world . Diwali is celebrated in India with mind blowing energy and excitement that is much more than some other Indian celebration. Jaipur is well known for celebration Diwali festival . Men and women, youngsters and old, rich and poor, everybody praises this wonderful celebration in India. Jaipur during Diwali's Celebration is enhanced in Tonk Road Although people mostly arrives at Tonk Road to click and see one of the architectural designed building of Motisons which is not only colourful but is vibrant too. Motisons building, although lights every night but its special during Diwali time and you have to see it to believe it. The whole of Tonk Road is also decorated with lights in numerous designs and styles. Nehru & Bapu Bazaar: Nehru Bazar and Bapu Bazar are both the customarily built markets of Jaipur, where one can purchase readymade pieces of attire, footwear, blessings and different stuffs for home stylistic l

DIWALI FESTIVAL FOOD: 23 THINGS YOU MUST EAT | DIVA-INDIA

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Diwali festival is praised in late October and into November . It is known for the amazing range of candles and lamps, illuminating cities during the festival. Along with the wonderful festivities, there are delicious traditional Diwali festival food. If you are lucky enough to participate in Diwali you can’t miss these eats. Gajar Halwa A dessert that is often found in northern India, gajar halwa is made with grated carrots. They are combined with sugar, milk and water before they are cooked in ghee. The dessert is also sometimes garnished with almonds or other chopped nuts. Puran Poli Mostly found in the south of India, puran poli is a flatbread made with jaggery, cardamom and nutmeg and has a nice sweet flavor. While in some areas the jaggery can be combined with sugar to add extra sweetness. Chirongi Nuts These nuts are cultivated in many areas of India. They can be eaten raw or toasted before they are eaten, with a flavor that is similar to an