A country whose cultural celebrations emerge from beliefs that form the core of a wide many religions, India truly is a land more secular than the world can imagine. Religious festivals here very often transcend into being uplifting celebrations of…
BEST Places to Visit in Mahabalipuram
Situated 60 km to the south of Chennai, Mahabalipuram is a significant tourist place of Tamil Nadu and is most famed for its spectacular monolithic structures. Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, is abode to several glorious temples that are well-known…
BEST Places to Visit in Ujjain
Ujjain is the pilgrimage city of India located in the banks of River Shipra in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The ancient city of Malya was populary known as Avantikapuri or Avanti. Ujjain is among the four holy cities of…
Hindu Gods and Their Departments
In the whole wide world of human existence, the notion of God is omnipresent. Divinity, however, is mostly manifested under categories. So even if you owe your allegiance to one God, you bow in front of a hundred more! The…
The Power of the Spiritual Connection
Prayer is the act of communicating with God, whether to seek His help or express gratitude for various blessings. It serves as a psychologically uplifting practice, offering significant comfort and calming a troubled mind. However, reports suggest that scientists have…
Yamunotri Opening and Closing Dates
The sacred Yamunotri Temple, a significant pilgrimage destination, opens its doors on the auspicious day of ‘Akshaya-Tritya,’ which usually falls during the last week of April or the first week of May. Opening and Closing Dates of Yamunotri Dham 2025…
Badrinath Opening and Closing Dates
The Badrinath Temple traditionally opens its doors to pilgrims in the months of April and May and closes for the winter season in the third week of November. During this approximately six-month closure, devotees continue to offer prayers to Lord…
Witnessing the Divine Ratha Yatra – A Festival of rediscovering the Soul
I reached Odisha just before the Grand Festival of Rath Yatra, full of enthusiasm and reverence. With this, striding through the narrow lanes, I sensed a sanctity that emerges when one comes to the actual vantage point. The streets were…
Gangotri Opening & Closing Dates 2025
Located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, Gangotri Dham is one of the four Chota Dham sites in India. The temple holds immense significance for Hindu devotees. The Gangotri Yatra, a sacred pilgrimage to the Gangotri temple, is a journey…
CharDham Yatra Registration 2025
The most revered Char Dham Yatra registration has been officially started. The Char Dham Yatra is a pilgrimage to the sacred shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand. Now, both tourists and pilgrims can easily register…