It was my love for artistic silk fabric (Paithani) which inspired me to visit a district called Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India. Here I perceived a blend of saga and innovation. I am yet to choose whether to call it a tourist destination or an industrial amalgamation. Paithan, located around 50 km from Aurangabad airport (Chhatrapati…
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Surajkund International Crafts Fair 2020
India is a land of fairs and celebrations. But this one, at Faridabad (just about 25 km away from New Delhi Airport, India), is indeed outstanding for many reasons. So between 1st and 16th February, indulge yourself in the “Surajkund International Crafts Fair”- a carnival of ethnicities, cultures, cuisines, and artisans from all the States…
Dholavira: The Smart City of the Past!
Do you comprehend the poetry of life and admire abstract beauty? Do historic abodes make you feel nostalgic? Would you love driving on one of the best roads? Would you prefer a halt somewhere en route to admire the migratory birds? If your answer is ‘Yes’ to all of the above, then “Dholavira” is well…
International Kite Festival 2020 Ahmedabad
Around mid-January, all across India, a tribute is offered to the Sun God- a fiesta identified by various names coupled with a number of rituals including taking a holy dip in the rivers. Commonly known as Makar Sankranti, it is celebrated as a community festival, transforming the mood into gaiety. A cultural practice manifests itself…
A Rendezvous with Asia’s Best Beach
Nature at its best in a serene atmosphere, happening yet peaceful and spotless… While in the hunt for finding such a destination, Radhanagar beach caught my attention. The lush green canopy of colossal natural skyscrapers along with banana and coconut plantation follows the road leading to a beach curved in a crescent of golden sand….
Manapullikavu
There is a beautiful and aesthetic looking temple just at the outskirts of Palakkad Town, Kerala (India). The entire atmosphere surrounding the temple is so serene that just sitting there for some time makes one feel the sanctity and divinity. The presiding deity is Goddess Bhagavathy, considered to be Lord Siva’s daughter, Bhadrakaali, born out…
Nurani
Nurani is one of the eighteen villages in Palakkad town, (Palakkad District, Kerala State, India) one among 96 of them (called Agraharams) in the entire district. This village is a beautiful one with its own tradition and culture. Palakkad is basically an agricultural district. During the times of the rules by various Kings, they felt…