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The Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the largest and most significant religious gatherings in the world, drawing millions of pilgrims and tourists from all over the globe. Held every twelve years at four different locations – Allahabad, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain – the Kumbh Mela is an ancient Hindu festival that holds immense spiritual and cultural importance. The upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela in…
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In this comprehensive article, we are delighted to announce the much-awaited bathing dates for the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. The Maha Kumbh, one of the largest and most sacred gatherings in Hinduism, is held every 12…
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Varanasi is known by the old name Kashi. It is one of the major pilgrimage sites of India. Varanasi is known all over the world for it’s famed Kashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva has various synonyms such as Vishwanath or Vishweshwar signifying the “ruler of the universe. The localities believe Lord Shiva to the King of Kashi. This is located on the Western bank of the holy river Ganges.
As we all know, the countdown has begun, and the excitement of devotees is reaching its peak as the sacred city of Ayodhya prepares to witness a historic event—the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in the cultural and religious landscape of India, drawing pilgrims and devotees from every corner of the country.
According to one of the leading online travel companies, their platform has recorded a…
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CHITRAKOOT TOURISM Known as the Hill of Many Wonders, Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh is one of the oldest pilgrimages in the country. Located on the banks of the Mandakini River (also known as the Paishwani River), the town is a gift of nature. It is believed that the incarnations of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh have been born here. According to legend, Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman stayed in the region for about 11 years of their 14-year exile and met…
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Situated on the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna, Allahabad is one of the holiest cities associated with Hinduism. Situated in eastern Uttar Pradesh, the city was went by the name of Prayag and is today one of the four sites where the is held every 12 years. The city’s original name Prayag (translated as place of offerings) owes its origin to the fact that it was located at the sangam or confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers.…
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BODHGAYA TOURISM The sacred city of Bodhgaya is located in Bihar. It is 12 km away from Gaya city. Bodhgaya is where the wandering prince Siddhartha sat under a Bodhi Tree to meditate. The first three days of his meditation and the following seven weeks of enlightenment have been closely associated with various places in Bodhgaya. The history of this town can be traced back to 500 BC. History mentions Bodhgaya as Bodhimanda and the main monastery as the Bodhimanda-vihara.…
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AYODHYA TOURISM Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama and is believed to be one of the seven most sacred places in India. Situated on the banks of Saryu, some 135 km east of Lucknow, Ayodhya was called Saket in ancient times. Ayodhya finds mention in several legends and stories including the epic Ramayana. India’s biggest festival, Diwali, can be traced back to Ayodhya when the entire city glittered with clay lamps to welcome the victorious Rama who returned home…
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Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Banaras, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited city on earth. Situated in Uttar Pradesh on the banks of river Ganga, Varanasi is among the most revered religious destinations in India. The city gets its name from two rivers — Varuna and Assi — which meet here. The word Kashi is derived from the word ‘Kas’ which means to shine. Varanasi is famous for the bathing ghats along the banks of river Ganga.…
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