religion
Muslim women divided over Jama Masjid ban
December 3, 2022
Ultimately, the ban did not last even a day and it was rapidly withdrawn in face of escalating controversy across the country. On November 24, a notice was put up at the gates of the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, saying that entrance of unmarried girls or group of gir...
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Miniature artists’ take on life
March 30, 2021
Gautam Bhatia and Shankar Bhopa’s attempt to represent the uncertain progression of life reflects beautifully in the series of paintings and sculptures created by them, the otherwise in-animate paintings appear to be brimming with life. The architect’s latest creation, in...
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The holy gathering at the Ardh Kumbh Mela
February 9, 2019
The sea of humanity, saffron flags, millions of pilgrims, the smell of the smoke from the holy fires, people with deep religious and ritualistic belief experiencing the power of devotion which turns the very water into amrit –the holy water of immortality.
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Consejos de etiqueta para la espiritualidad
January 14, 2019
La India es una tierra de diversidad cultural y dispone de una rica historia espiritual. Los sentimientos de las diferentes religiones son respetados, así como sus tradiciones, que todos pueden practicar por igual. Una creencia popular en la India es que las mujeres no deben ent...
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Portraits from Pushkar
December 1, 2018
We witnessed the charm of the countryside, the people and their lifestyle, and made some portraits providing a complete backdrop of their brightly coloured saris, odhnis (strip of cloth); their everyday ornaments; some aged and painted faces in the crowd; men in equally colourful...
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Vibrant colours of the Pushkar Fair
November 23, 2018
The Pushkar Fair invites tourists from across the globe who flock to this town and soak in the riot of vibrant colours and festivities. The fair is all loaded with cultural programmes, folk music and dance, richly adorned camels and other livestock.
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Jammu – An eclectic mix of offerings
November 14, 2018
A living testimony to its rich culture, heritage and tourism, Jammu has a plethora of sightseeing places which holds many spellbound histories within its forts, temples and palaces.
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The mesmerising Modhera Sun Temple in Gujarat
November 3, 2018
Much known for its mythological values the Modhera Sun Temple in the western Indian state of Gujarat, was made in honour of the sun god, Surya. The temple at present is undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India and has been listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Let’s dance Garba on Navratri in Gujarat
October 18, 2018
Follow us in Vadodara, Gujarat, a place well known for its garba performance, a colorful and lively dance which is performed in every nook and corner of the state.
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Jagat Shiromani Temple in Jaipur
August 25, 2018
The colourful grandeur of the Pink City of Jaipur is famous for its brilliant architecture, forts, temples, handicrafts, jewellery, bazaars and shopping for textiles. Jaipur city is not only the capital of Rajasthan (north Indian state), but is also considered to be a majo...
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Theyyam
August 19, 2018
Dans des villages du nord du Kerala se déroulent chaque année, avant la mousson et après la récolte, des rituels tribaux qui suivent des codes précis et des croyances millénaires. Les theyyams, impliquant notamment danse et transe dans d’impressionnantes parures colorées...
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The colourful festival of Teej in Jaipur
August 17, 2018
Just as the monsoon arrives in north India, the air is filled with happiness and joy, as the women start preparing for the colourful festival of Teej. The Teej festival is held annually during the Hindu month of Shravan and marks the advent of the monsoon. This festival is celeb...
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