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Punjab Culture
Festivals Heritage & Culture Travel

Punjab Culture: A Vibrant Tapestry of Traditions and Heritage

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Punjab, often referred to as the “land of five rivers,” is one of India’s most culturally rich and diverse regions. Situated in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, Punjab has a captivating history that dates back to ancient times. Its culture, like its geography, is characterized by a tapestry of traditions, vibrant festivities, mouthwatering cuisine, and a deep-rooted sense of community. Let us delve into the heart of Punjab

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Clove the magical spice
Heritage & Culture Knowledge Area

Clove: A Magical Spice in Indian Cuisine

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Indian cuisine is known for its mouth-watering taste and aromatic spices. Among many spices such as turmeric, cardamoms, nutmeg, cumin, fenugreek, etc, clove is the must-have spice in the Indian kitchen. Cloves have a pungent smell that suggests a combination of camphor, fruit, and pepper. Whether you are a well-established professional cook or just a beginner, having a full stock of a variety of spices is required. Known as ‘laung’

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Yoga Guru swami Sivananda
Heritage & Culture Knowledge Area News

Swami Sivananda: A Timeless Yogi

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President Ramnath Kovind conferred the Padma Sri award to 125-year-old Swami Sivananda for his outstanding contribution in the field of Yoga. The award was also given to 54 other distinguished personalities in various fields. The awards were given at the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan at a Civil Investiture Ceremony-1. When his name was announced, he received applause from across the hall. He walked barefoot to receive it, first, he

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Chaitra Navratri
Heritage & Culture

Navratri: The Arrival of Shakti in Different Forms

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The auspicious festival of Navratri is going to start from 2nd April 2022 with a duration of nine days. Navratri, which falls in March/April is Called Chaitra Navratri which is a joyous period as people welcome the spring season as well. This Navratri is also called Vasant Navratri. In the Hindu religion, there are four Navratri – Chaitra Navratri, Pausha Navratri, Magha Navratri, and Sharad Navratri are celebrated but Sharad

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What is Madhubani Painting
Heritage & Culture Knowledge Area

Ancient Art of Mithila: Madhubani

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Art is a salient feature of Indian cultural heritage. They both are well-connected in terms of depicting contemporary life, values, and traditions. Indian art is abundant with traditions that date back hundreds and thousands of years. One such traditional style of art is Madhubani painting or Mithila painting which originated in the Mithila region of the northern Indian state of Bihar. Today Madhubani paintings are admired across the world. Many

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World Wildlife Day
Heritage & Culture Travel

3rd March: Visit Wildlife Sanctuaries on World Wildlife Day

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India is a land of picturesque landscapes, a habitat of incredible wildlife, varied weather, and enthralling rivers and waterfalls. It is a most-loved and remarkable destination for people to visit across the world. Nature lovers always seek to find the opportunity to discover something new in the serene beauty of nature. Discovering wildlife has been their favorite leisure activity. India is a biodiverse region in the world with Himalayan wildlife

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Ajanta Ellora Caves
Education Heritage & Culture

Ajanta & Ellora: Architectural Wonders in India

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An epitome of architectural brilliance in India, the Ajanta and Ellora caves are one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and seven wonders of India. They are located at a distance of about 95 km from each other near Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India. Both caves have their beauty, style, and purpose of creation as Ajanta caves are mainly Buddhist cave monuments and Viharas, whereas Ellora caves consist of Buddhist, Jain,

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Republic Day
Festivals Heritage & Culture

Significance of Republic Day Celebration

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Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January every year in India when the nation became a sovereign, secular and democratic republic. The day represents the patriotic fervor and enthusiasm of people as schools, colleges and some organize flag hoisting, however, the day is observed as a national holiday. The entire nation comes alive with patriotic zeal but the main event of the day is the Republic Day Parade which takes

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Makar Sankranti
Festivals Heritage & Culture

Makar Sankranti: Celebration of the Celestial Event

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The festival of Makar Sankranti is considered to be a celestial event when the Sun transits into Makar Rashi. It also marks the end of short days of the chilly winter season and the beginning of long brighter days of spring. The event is celebrated in the month of ‘Magh’ according to the Hindu calendar and in January as per the English calendar. Among the cultural diversity of India where

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