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This is an awesome time to venture out to the condition of forts and castles. Not just on the grounds that the warmth is gradually floating away, yet additionally in light of the fact that the skies are clear and the perspectives are magnificent. The sun sparkles joyfully over the deep rooted blocks and stones, while the happy season makes the beautiful state cheer in full radiance. Rajasthan isn't just about history. It is about culture. It is about antiquated conventions. Also, it is tied in with praising life in its most perfect shape. That is the thing that happens when the territory of Rajasthan celebrates for the whole month of October as different celebrations Here are the four festivals for which you must travel to Rajasthan: Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF), Jodhpur Dates :  October 13-17 Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort is delightful, at that point the Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) makes it more grand. This is one cele...

Top Pandals to Visit During Durga Puja in Kolkata Creidt image - Google The Durga Puja Festival in Kolkata is coming in just few days and it’s the time to discover the festive mood amongst the Bengalis. it is a bigger that holds the age old tradition and culture and show brightness it is the time when you can get hold of people in traditional wears. During the Durga Puja Festival the city explodes with more than thousand thematic and colourful pandals and reveals several forms of goddess Durga idols, thus pulling in a huge number of crowds and making it one of the biggest festivals in the world. So below we have mention the best pandals list of Kolkata all the time - Santosh Mitra Square Their team Hosting Durga Puja for more than 80 years, Santosh Mitra Square is a popular name when it comes to top Durga Pujo pandals in Kolkata. If you remember, in 2017 this pandal became extremely popular by choosing the London Theme. In which Goddess Durga was seen in a Buckingha...

DUSHERA We all are very excited for DUSSEHRA, dussehra date supposed to be Friday 19, October . The remarkably engaging Ram Leela, celebrated every year upon the arrival of Dussehra, marks the triumph of Lord Rama over the evil king ruler Ravana. This is the day when life-measure likenesses of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhakarana are burned in an authorization. Various individuals plan their excursions to the city amid this time particularly to observe the occasion that likewise pulls in the consideration of the global media. This year, Dussehra will be commended on October 19, and on the off chance that you too are intending to be a piece of the celebrations, here is a rundown of some unmistakable spots to encounter 'Ravana Dahan' or Ram Leela in Delhi. Ramlila Maidan   Ram lila is a very famous place all around the delhi . It is additionally one of the most established scenes in the city where Ram Leela or Ravana Dahan happens on such a stupendous leve...

The tomb of John Hessing, is a still more amazing structure, being a duplicate, in red sandstone, of the famous Taj Mahal. The tomb, which was finished in or about the time of the British triumph, bears an engraving in great English, putting forward that the perished colonel was a Dutchman, who kicked the bucket Commandant of Agra, in his multi year, 21 July 1803, just before Lake's fruitful attack of the place. The Tomb was worked by John Hessing's better half, Alice. Hessing was born in Utrecht, Holland, in 1739, and came to India as a 24-year-age. He served under the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Marathas, and was later given the direction of the initial two regiments of the recently raised Scindia armed force. Hessing's tomb is situated in the Padretola, or Padresanto, a Christian burial ground in Agra. After the death of Maharaja Mahadaji Scindia, he kept on serving under Maharaja Daulat Rao Scindia. When he could never again effectively serve because o...

Dusshera  Vijayadashami also known as Dasara, Dusshera or Dussehra is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. It is observed on the tenth day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin, the seventh month of the Hindu Luni-Solar Calendar, which typically falls in the Gregorian months of September and October. Vijayadasami is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian subcontinent.In the southern, eastern and northeastern states of India, Vijayadashami marks the end of Durga Puja, remembering goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura to help restore dharma. In the northern and western states, the festival is synonymously called Dussehra (also spelled Dasara, Dashahara). In these regions, it marks the end of "Ramlila" and remembers God Rama's victory over the Ravana, or alternatively it marks a reverence for one of the aspects of goddess Devi such as Durga or Saraswati. Below we...

Places to visit in Kolkata Kolkata boasts of many interesting sightseeing choices that cater to all kinds of interests. Irrespective of how you are travelling or with whom you are holidaying, you will find many engaging options to enjoy and explore in this city. From historical buildings, art galleries, ancient temples, colonial churches, gardens, stadium to shopping markets and eateries, there are many amazing places to see in Kolkata. Architecture lovers will be mesmerised with the structural beauty of building like Victoria Memorial hall, Raj Bhavan, Writers’ Building, etc. Mother House, which is the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity which was founded by Mother Teresa, is also a popular sightseeing place in Kolkata. Tomb of Mother Teresa is also located here. For sports fanatics, a visit to Salt Lake Stadium/Yuba Bharati Krirangan and Eden Garden is must. For shopping, places like Bara Bazaar, College Street, Gariahat and new market are perfect. The city is ...

History of Kolkata | Diva India  There are many stories behind the name Calcutta/Kolkata. According to some, the city was named as Kalikata, which was created by combining the three village names. However, as per other researchers, the name was given owing to its geographical location. As the city is situated at the river side, it is named Kolikata with Kol referring to the depressions on the river banks. The most popularly believed reason behind the name Kolkata is after the name of Hindu Goddess Kali which later became Calcutta. However, in 2001, the city was renamed as Kolkata. Three villages namely Kalikata, Gobindapur and Sutanuti together constitute the city of Kolkata, which is located at the banks of River Hooghly. During 13th century, trade started flourishing in the city; Saptagram is earliest town known to have established trade relations with foreign lands. In 1686, British East India Company started a factory in Sutanuti. It was a part of expansion pla...

Kolkata Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of East India, while the Port of Kolkata is India's oldest operating port and its sole major riverine port. The city is widely regarded as the "cultural capital" of India, and is also nicknamed the "City of Joy" In 2011. What Bengal thought today, India thought tomorrow’, is a famous line associated with the city for having produced some of the greatest thinkers, artists, film makers and writers like Rabindranth Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay and Satyajit Ray. Indeed, ideas in Kolkata in the fields of art, literature, cinema and theater have provided inspiration to rest of the country Earlier known as Calcutta, the city was founded in 1698 and served as the capital of British India till 1911 and then was shifted to Delhi. The city...

Navaratri Navaratri is a nine nights and ten days Hindu festival, celebrated in the autumn every year. It is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the India .  Navratri Festival is largely popular in the North India. In the Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu, Vasant Navratri is celebrated with great fervor and excitement. It is also celebrated in South India, East India and West India. It is celebrated in the month of March and October. Theoretically, there are four seasonal Navratri. However, in practice, it is the post-monsoon autumn festival called Sharada Navratri that is the most observed in the honor of the divine feminine Devi (Durga). The festival is celebrated in the bright half of the Hindu calendar month Ashvin, which typically falls in the Gregorian months of September and October. In the eastern and northeastern states of India, the Durga Puja is synonymous with Navratri, wherein goddess Durga battles and emerges victor...