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While Durga Puja celebrates womanhood, will all women get to be a part of it?
October 8, 2018
In rural areas, women are often reduced to being an untouchable when they are on their periods - they are given a separate room to stay, dirty cloths to use, and barred from entry into the kitchen and places of worship.
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Kanwar Yatra- Saffron-clad Shiva devotees on a spiritual journey
August 10, 2018
With the start of the auspicious month of Shravan, the streets in India are filled up with barefoot, saffron clad Kanwar Yatris carrying a pitcher filled with holy water. The Kanwar Yatra takes place during the Hindu month of Shravan, is usually held in the month of July-A...
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Jagannath Rath Yatra: It’s a journey of discovery
July 13, 2018
Odisha, also known as the Golden Triangle destination, offers a plethora of rich historical heritage, sacred pilgrimage, vibrant living temples, golden sand beaches, international sand art festival by the tourism which showcases the cultural depth of the state and the amazing nat...
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The gracious fasting month of Ramadan
June 7, 2018
India is known for its diversity, unity, and integrity as it holds the value of varied cultures and gives everyone unique and different experiences. Each year blooms with a generous sprinkle of celebrations, which centres around the rituals of blessings, goodwill, excha...
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Pilgrims thronging Gurudwaras with gaiety and devotion
April 23, 2018
Baisakhi, celebrated on April 13 or 14 every year in north India, is a harvest festival of the winter ( rabi) crops. For the Sikh community, the day is also as a celebration of the New Year and a day of thanksgiving to the Lord for their fortune and prayers for better crop...
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Hola Mohalla – a unique Sikh festival
March 9, 2018
Hola Mohalla is a festival celebrated by Sikhs, held annually at Takhat Sri Keshgarh Sahib Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship) in Anandpur Sahib in north Indian state of Punjab. It is usually celebrated one day after the Hindu festival, Holi that celebrates the arrival of spr...
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Le Meghalaya
January 23, 2018
Destination encore méconnue des touristes, le Meghalaya a tout à offrir aux amoureux de la nature. Chaque année, en automne, la période de fleuraison des cerisiers offre une occasion unique de découvrir la région. Des cris de joie émanent du parc de Ward’s Lake au cœur ...
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Delhi Comic Arts Festival : Le dessin dans tous ses états !
December 7, 2017
Du 4 au 6 décembre, la première édition du Delhi Comic Arts Festival (DeCAF) a réuni artistes, professionnels et amateurs de bande-dessinée du monde entier pour exposer cet art autrement et explorer toutes les tendances autour du dessin, de l’illustration et de la BD. Exp...
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« Bonjour India » vers de nouveaux horizons
November 11, 2017
La troisième édition de « Bonjour India », avec ses 300 événements à travers l’Inde, sera placée sous le signe de l’innovation. Célébrant la coopération franco-indienne, elle veut aller encore plus loin cette année. « Innovation, créativité et partenariat Â...
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MoT organises Bharat Parv at Delhi’s Red Fort
January 25, 2017
As a part of the Republic Day celebrations, the ‘Bharat Parv’ event is being organised by the Government of India at the Red Fort, New Delhi from January 26 to 31. The rich cultural and ethnic heritage of India, including cuisine and handicrafts from across the country, is be...
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Madhya Pradesh hosts second Jal Mahotsav
December 20, 2016
To boost the footfall of both inbound and outbound tourists in the state, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has yet again organised the Jal Mahotsav (water festival), amidst the gleaming waves of Narmada River in Hanuwantiya; but this time, it is bigger and better.
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Destination wedding a new trend in India
December 13, 2016
Among all the places in India, Jaipur in Rajasthan, with its royal culture, has emerged as a preferred destination for a developing trend: destination wedding. The city offers a combination of festive ideas and venue choices in form of resorts like Heiwa Heaven.
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