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What is Holi? When is it? Holi is a festival in India – the festival of colors (or colours). Holi is a popular festival celebrated in India and Nepal, which is also known as the “Festival of Colors.” The festival is typically celebrated on the full moon day in the Indian calendar month of Phalguna, […]
India is a linguistically diverse country with over 1.3 billion people speaking more than 19,500 languages and dialects. However, according to the 2011 Census of India, the total number of mother tongues spoken in the country is 1,369. Out of these, the top 10 most widely spoken languages in India are: (Image Source for the […]
The name Sarangapani (“one who has the bow in his hand”) derives from the Sanskrit word Sarangam meaning bow of Vishnu and pani meaning hand. (Source Wikipedia) For more information check the temple website or Wikipedia The Sarangapani Temple is a famous temple located in the town of Kumbakonam in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to […]
The Ranganathaswamy temple in Sreerangam, Trichy (Tiruchirappalli, TN) is an ancient temple is about 200 miles south of Chennai. (Read more here) The Place Srirangpatna had the name of the Srirangapuri in the early ages later it got the name of the Srirangapatna. The town is an island being surrounded by the river Cauvery. In […]
Yes, a lot of things are different. And done differently. Why do you… or What about…type of questions come up all the time. Here is an attempt to address some of them. If you know differently and would like to add to these please add to the comments. Or if you have more questions, we […]
What are the Ajanta Caves? The Ajanta Caves are a series of 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave temples that were built between the 2nd century BC and the 6th century AD. The caves are carved into the side of a cliff and contain some of the finest examples of ancient Indian art, particularly paintings and sculptures. […]
The Kailasa Temple, Ellora’s largest and most notable structure, is a monolithic rock-cut marvel dedicated to Lord Shiva, showcasing high levels of ancient artistry and craftsmanship, incomparable in construction technique and detail with modern capabilities.
India is a popular destination for visitors of various interests. This post will try to address interest for someone who wants to take a trip to explore India and get a glimpse of it’s various cultural and regional diversity. And try some of it’s various cuisines. If you have at least a week or two […]
What is Sanskrit? Where does it come from? Sanskrit is an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the oldest and most influential languages in the world, and has had a profound impact on many other languages and cultures, particularly those of Europe and South Asia. Sanskrit is believed originated in the […]
These are my reports from traveling through Assam and Meghalaya