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8 MUST VISIT PLACES DURING GANESH CHATURTHI | Diva India

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Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi, is a popular Hindu festival .Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in honor of the birth of Lord Ganesha. He born on the fourth day of the first fortnight ‘Shukla Chaturthi’, of the Hindu month of Bhaadrapada, which coincides with August-September. Ganesha Chaturthi is a ten days celebration. festival that ends on the fourteenth day. This year this festival will begin on 13th September. Here are the best Cities in you should visit. Mumbai The passion and excitement with which  Ganesh Utsav  is celebrated in  Mumbai remains unmatched. During Ganpati, the festive spirit takes over with the sounds of beating dhols and chants of  Ganpati Bappa Morya  echoing across the entire city. As the 10-day long festival unfolds in the city of dreams, life as you know it seems to pause. If you happen to be in the city during Ganesh Utsav. Here are the best pandals in Mumbai...

Janmashtami Celebrations Different States in India | Diva india

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Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami   also known simply as Janmashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. It is observed according to Hindu luni-solar calendar, on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Bhadrapada of the Hindu Calendar, which overlaps with August and September of the Gregorian calendar. It is an important festival particularly to the Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism. Dance-drama enactments of the life of Krishna according to the Bhagavata Purana (such as Rasa lila or Krishna Lila), devotional singing through the midnight when Krishna is believed to have been born, fasting , a night vigil (jagarana), and a festival on the following day are a part of the Janmashtami celebrations. Here’s an insight into how Janmashtami is celebrated across India – 1. The Birthplace of Krishna- Mathura This is the glimpse at the place that is known for Mathura. Aside fro...

Raksha Bandhan – The festival of Sibling Love | Diva India

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A festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, it has the sisters tying a thread around their brother's wrist as a symbol of their love and in turn the brother pledges to protect his sister. Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Sravana in the lunar calendar. The word  Raksha means  protection, whilst  Bandhan  is the verb to tie. Families everywhere are preparing for the special day. Most of us are reminded of last minute gift shopping after glancing at a Rakhi special television ad that most popular brands launch during this time of the year. But to begin with Rakhi is not at all about gifts and sweets although like most Indian festivals, they form a part of the celebration. Rakhi signifies something very special; it is a celebration of love and brotherhood. Anyone can celebrate Rakhi , even if they do not have any siblings or cousins, by tying the ‘knot of protection’ on the wrists...

Bakra Eid | Best Places to visit | Diva India

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Bakra Eid Bakra Eid ( Eid al-Adha ) is the second Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year. Bakra Eid also called the "Festival of Sacrifice". It is believed that prophet Ibra him ( Abraham ) Saw in his dream to sacrifice something dearest to him to prove his faith in God . Prophet Ibrahim loves his 13 year-old son Ismail. So honestly Prophet Ibrahim decided to give away his son as a gratitude to God on his command. It honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. However, looking at this gesture, God intervened by sending his angel Jibra'il (Gabriel), who then put a sheep in his son's place. From that day onwards, people commemorate this festival by sacrificing an animal, which is then divided into three parts. These three parts are then distributed - one part is given to the relatives, friends and neighbours; second part to the poor and needy; and the third kept with themselves. Cel...

Bastille Day In Pondicherry | France Culture in India | Diva india

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Overview Pondicherry continues to surprise visitors with its French quarters and demeanor. While the rest of India was ruled by the British. Pondicherry was under the clutches of France for more than 300 years. and so it stands as the symbol of French and Indian integrity. The Puducherry still intact through the French architecture, museums, French cuisine and large number of French tourists. visiting the city each year. All its streets and monume nts are marked by Dravidian cum western architecture. Many of the Pondicherry locals can speak fluent French too. The tie of Pondicherrians with their colonizers is so strong, that the French National Day (or Bastille Day) is celebrated here with great pomp and grandeur. If you want to experience a piece of France without spending a fortune, then visit Pondicherry during the Bastille Day. About Bastille Day  Bastille Day, one of the main festivals in Pondicherry is also known as the ‘National Day of France’. Being an import...

Incredible Tour India | Nepal | Tibet | Bhutan | Diva India

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                                    About Us DIVA designs and operates programme for Client, conference organizers, travel agents, associations and corporations for a truly satisfying, enthralling and authentic Indian experience.  Behind the success of DIVA and in fulfilling your dream holidays is our dynamic team. Travel is passion for us. Each & every member of our team is passionate to showcase authentic Indian experience and committed to ensure seamless & impeccable services to incoming guests. This passion is the driving force that enthuses every team member and adds that special value which sets the company apart and permeates every aspect of your travel with us. Mission Our mission is to perfect the personal leisure travel experience at the same time, managing our activities in a sustainable way.  Vision  We are a team who creates unique and soci...

Light and sound show india various cities | Diva india

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Light and sound show india various cities The various sound and light shows in India are entertaining ways that to be told regarding the country's past. These days, they are speedily growing in variety and you will realize them going down at monuments everyplace, notably forts and palaces. These numerous shows can transport you back to some vital moments in India's history. Purana Qila, Delhi The hi-tech sound and light show at south Delhi's underrated Sanskrit literature Qila (Old Fort) is presumably the simplest such show in Republic of India. Introduced in early 2011 once abundant anticipation, it's referred to as "Ishq-e-Dilli" (Romancing metropolis) and shows the history of Delhi through its ten cities, ranging from the eleventh century reign of Prithvi Chauhan to this day. It conjointly traces Delhi's reference to the mythology of sacred writing and Indraprastha. It uses newest projection and optical device technology, together with 3D in some...

Onam Festival 2018 | Kerela Festival | Diva India

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Onam is the greatest and the most essential celebration of the province of Kerala. It is a gather celebration and is praised with bliss and energy everywhere throughout the state by individuals everything being equal. As per a mainstream legend, the celebration is praised to welcome King Mahabali, whose soul is said to visit Kerala at the season of Onam. Onam is commended in the start of the long stretch of Chingam, the principal month of Malayalam Calendar (Kollavarsham). This relates with the period of August-September as per Gregorian Calendar. Festival of Onam keeps going from four to ten days. First day, Atham and tenth day, Thiruonam are most imperative of all. Prevalence and introduction of rich culture of the state amid the jamboree made Onam the National Festival of Kerala in 1961. Expound feasts, people melodies, rich moves, vivacious diversions, elephants, water crafts and blossoms all are a piece of the dynamic celebration called Onam. Legislature of India has taken ...