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As groups of pilgrims start arriving at Sagar Island for a holy dip at the confluence of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, the West Bengal government is leaving no stone unturned to describe the gathering as the biggest religious event in the country.

Anticipating a huge turnout of around five lakh devotees, five-layer security arrangements have been put in place in Puri, akin to measures taken during the annual Rath Yatra, for the inauguration of the temple heritage corridor project on January 17, officials said.

The 85-kilometre journey to the venue of Tourism Corporation of Gujarat’s annual flagship desert festival, Rann Utsav, introduced a landscape dotted with shrubs, occasional trees, a small stream and a long string of transmission towers — the Banni Grasslands Reserve. Helmed by Tent City operators Evoke Experiences on a PPP (Public Private Partnership) model,…

Experience the excitement and controversy of cockfights during the Sankranthi harvest festival in Andhra Pradesh, India.

The Karbi Youth Festival in Diphu, Assam, celebrates its 50th edition with cultural performances, ethnic cuisines, and international participation.

Escape to the serene Araku Pinery, an eco-tourism initiative surrounded by pine trees and breathtaking views in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Sweet and savory ideas for celebratory snacking

Devotees visiting Ayodhya will soon be able to know more about Lord Ram’s exile period of 14 years at the upcoming “Ramayana Spiritual Forest” on the banks of Sarayu river. The ecological forest, which will resemble an open-air museum that showcases the rich tapestry of the Ramayana, is part of…

Ayodhya Ram Temple: More than 3,000 gifts for Lord Ram from Sita’s birthplace in Janakpur in Nepal have arrived in Ayodhya ahead of the consecration ceremony on January 22