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Varanasi, often described as the world’s oldest living city, lies along the western bank of the Ganga with a riverfront marked by 84 ghats. These stone steps leading to the river not only serve as access points but are also…
Varanasi, believed to be one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, carries a legacy as rich as its many names. The modern name “Varanasi” comes from its location between two tributaries of the Ganga—the Varuna to the north and…
Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, holds deep cultural as well as political significance in modern Indian history. Though the worship of Ganesha is an age-old tradition, the public celebration of the festival gained prominence in…
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, earns its title of “Pink City” from the warm rose-colored façades that dominate its historic quarters. The practice began in 1876, when Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II had the city painted in this color to…
Jodhpur, Rajasthan’s second-largest city, is known as the “Blue City” for the cluster of azure houses surrounding the 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort. The custom began with the Brahmin community, who painted their homes blue to signify status and align with the…
Pondur, a small town in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district, is renowed for its centuries-old tradition of producing khadi of exceptional quality. This handspun, handwoven fabric has earned admiration from figures like Mahatma Gandhi, poet C. Narayana Reddy, and actor Akkineni…
Pani puri, known as gol gappe in North India, phuchka in Bengal, gupchup in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, is one of the most savored street foods in the Indian subcontinent. These small, crisp puris are filled with spicy water, tamarind chutney,…
Unakoti, in Tripura’s Unakoti district, is an ancient Shaivite pilgrimage and archaeological marvel, famed for its colossal rock-cut sculptures and intricate bas-reliefs. Bas-reliefs are shallow carvings on a flat surface where figures slightly stand out from the background. The name…
Aphelion is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when Earth is at the farthest point in its orbit around the Sun. The term comes from the Greek words apo meaning “away from” and helios meaning “sun.” Together, they describe the position…