Festivals Galore
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Sep 27 2017A Local’s Guide to Dussehra Celebration in Madikeri
There’s more to Madikeri than the coffee plantations! Head to the hill town to witness the grand Dussehra, or as the locals call it – Dasara festival. Celebrated with great fervour across Coorg, Madikeri’s Dasara is one of the festivals that tops the celebrations. The festival has a history of over 100 years and is celebrated […]
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Apr 13 2017The Whys and Hows of Baisakhi
With WhatsApp messages and social media posts doing rounds across the country, doesn’t it make you wonder what exactly is Baisakhi and why is it such a big deal for the Indians, especially North Indians. Well considering the fact that Baisakhi is central to Sikhism, it makes sense that it is celebrated with even more […]
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Mar 20 20176 Indian music festivals that are worth travelling for
Music for some is attaining cultural nirvana and for others, a way to explore a tourist destination while music accompanies them. Watching music videos on Youtube or listening to songs on the mobile phones is for the cliched. The world is travelling, and so should you! Experience the best of music world at the venues […]
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Feb 13 20175 events you must attend in March
March, the month when the winter snows are thawing and the country is ready to welcome the spring. The month when it is really hard not to be hopeful – hopeful about the sunshine first time in months and hopeful about the upcoming festivals and celebrations. So get ready to make the most of the […]
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Jan 04 20177 reasons not to miss the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad
Kai po che! We all might have come across this phrase, but how many of us know its literal meaning? Well, ‘Kai po che’ is a Gujarati word meaning a victory shot, implying that a kite flyer has just cut the string of the other kite. In few days from now, you will hear the […]
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Oct 24 2016Diwali melas in Delhi to attend this year
It’s that time of the year when the entire nation illuminates with the lights of happiness and joy. The time when everybody gears up for new wardrobe additions, attending parties and following the tradition of gifting. Yes, we are talking about Diwali, and these are the only things that make Diwali special. And not to […]
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Oct 05 201610 Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata one shouldn’t miss
The rush has already begun. The 2016 Durga Puja festival is now just a few days away and one can sense the festive mood amongst the Bengalis across India (and especially Kolkata). This is the time when Kolkata comes alive with vibrant colours, sparkling lights and more than thousand thematic and colourful pandals. Each year, […]
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Sep 30 2016Festive Fever: Celebrations are on this October!
“The greatness of a culture can be found in its festivals” – Siddharth Katragadda From the dawn of January to the dusk of December, India remains immersed in a number of festivals celebrated in every part of the country. Needless to mention, every Indian festival has its importance and is beautiful in its own way. […]
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