religious destinations in india
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Jan 06 20178 best places for solo travel in India in 2017
“As you travel solo, being totally responsible for yourself, it’s inevitable that you will discover just how capable you are” – Anonymous We have all been to different places with our family and friends, but how many of us have given a thought about travelling solo? Giving up all the burden of coordinating with an […]
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Dec 14 2016List of long weekends in 2017. Plan your vacations already!
We’ve all had our share of 2016 blues! With hotter than ever summers, delayed winters, cashless economy and national holidays falling on Sundays, 2016 was definitely not an easy one. But fret not, 2017 is giving us some major reasons to cheer. The coming year is packed with 13 long weekends, and that’s reason enough […]
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Aug 31 2016#MumbaiEdition: Ganesh mandals to look forward to in 2016
With Ganesh Chaturthi just round the corner, we can’t stop noticing the excitement that has engulfed every soul of Mumbai. The city has transformed into a spectacular showground with massive idols of Ganesha, blaring microphones, blinding light works, beating drums and Ganpati chants. Add to that, the ornate pandals set up across the city not […]
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May 27 2016Udvada Atash Behram – The Temple of Fire
The place of worship of Zoroastrians is called a Fire Temple, which in Persian is Dar-e-Mehr and in Gujarati is called the Agiyari. In Zoroastrianism, fire along with water are considered agents of ritual purity. There are around 50 fire temples in Mumbai, 100 in the rest of India and 27 in the rest of […]
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Mar 30 2016An introduction to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, aka Panaji Church
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is a pristine white basilica in Panaji, the capital of Goa. Along with being one of the most beautiful churches in India, it is also one of the most important religious destinations for Catholics in India. Built over a stack of zigzagging stairs, this church is a known […]
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Feb 26 2016Hemkund Sahib – A Quick Peek into Greatness
Gurudwara Sri Hemkund Sahib is something of an extraordinary odyssey. With a name that means “snow bowl”, Hemkund, aka Hemkunt, is a journey that will open your eyes and your heart to some of the world’s greatest wonders and loveliest sights. Dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who was the tenth Sikh Guru, Hemkund Sahib […]
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Feb 05 2016Shirdi Sai Baba Temple – Where Faith and Patience Live
A majority of Indians, and even countless people worldwide, are devotees of Sai Baba. For those in the know, Sai Baba of Shirdi propagated faith and patience, i.e. Shraddha and Saburi, respectively. Also called Shirdi Sai Baba, he is revered by those belonging to both Hindu and Muslim faiths and is called saint and fakir […]
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Jan 11 2016Mahabodhi Temple – Of The Great Awakening
A Buddhist temple in Bodhgaya of Bihar, the Mahabodhi Vihar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the place where Gautam Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment. The beauty of this temple can be associated as much with its architecture as with the legend behind it. It is believed that around 589 BC, a […]
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