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Kolkata International Book Fair
A rendezvous with books- Kolkata International Book Fair Durga Puja is the biggest festival of Kolkata? Well, Kolkata International Book Fair is not far beyond, it is a festival for the City of Joy; whether you love books or not, Kolkata International Book Fair beckons all. Kolkata International Book Fair is held every year during…
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Rediscover spirituality within simplicity at Kamarpukur and Jairambati
Ramakrishna Paramhansa, known as the Prophet of Modern Age and his wife and spiritual counterpart, Ma Sarada are known to bring renaissance to the religious life of the common men. With their simplistic lifestyle and preaching in lucid language, these nineteenth century mystics rule the hearts of masses till date. Ramakrishna Mission runs on the…
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Durga Puja @ Durgapur’15- A different aspect of devotion
As Ma Durga visits her father’s home from Kailash, Durgapur, the city named after the Goddess, begins the celebrations. If you want to experience the real feel of Durga Puja without suffering from suffocation and crowd, visit Durgapur. As the tiny ‘siuli’ blossoms to fall like droplets on the dew drenched grass and the green…
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Durga Puja- The Celebration of Life
Durga Puja is considered as one of the largest festivals in India. Be it West Bengal or any other part of India or world, Durga Puja has a special place in the hearts of Indians. This festival is celebrated with great pomp and show at West Bengal. As the puffy clouds start floating at the…
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A spiritual journey to Deoghar
Deoghar, the cultural capital of Jharkhand, is a gem of Incredible India. If you are looking for a short weekend trip, you can visit this city, encircled by green hills and free-flowing rivers. The place is easily accessible via train and roadways. Deoghar is a pilgrimage for the Lord Shiva devotees. Throughout the holy month…
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The unification of heaven and humanity-Dakhineshwar
A description of a weekend trip from Kolkata to Dakhineshwar
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A fantastic weekend trip to Bakkhali
Bakkhali is an ideal place to enjoy a short weekend trip. The place is at the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, quite near from the capital city of Kolkata. There is ample bus service available from Esplanade to Bakkhali. You can also travel via car; it is a meagre 3 hours journey from…
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Explore the simple but glamorous crafts of West Bengal at the Kolkata Handicrafts Fair, 2014
Explore the Indian creativity with the unique Kolkata Handicrafts Fair, 2014 India is truly “incredible” with its rich culture and tradition. Be it the architectural masterpieces or the beautiful handicrafts, India is a treasure-house. Every year at the City of Joy, Kolkata an awesome handicrafts fair is arranged; Kolkata Handicrafts Fair, 2014 is not an…
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A tour to the historic fort of Raisen
Raisen is one of the historic spots of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is a town located within the Raisen district and serves as the administrative headquarters of the district. It is located at the foot of a hill and with huge spreads of agricultural land throughout the district, wheat, peas and…