Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
The term “blue blood” refers to someone of noble birth or aristocratic lineage and has a well-documented origin. Although commonly associated with British royalty, it first emerged in medieval Spain, where it was used to describe the pure-blooded nobility, especially…
Adi Keshav Ghat is believed to be the place where Lord Vishnu first stepped into Kashi. Located on the northern edge of Varanasi, where the river Varuna meets the Ganga, the name Adi Keshava means “First Vishnu.” Keshava, literally “the…
Panchaganga Ghat in Varanasi holds a unique place among the city’s revered riverfronts. Its name derives from the belief that five holy rivers—Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Kirana, and Dhutapapa—once converged here, sanctifying it as a spiritual confluence even though only the Ganga flows physically through Varanasi…
Dashashwamedh Ghat, one of the most prominent ghats of Varanasi, is closely tied to the city’s mythology and devotion. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words dasha (ten) and ashwamedha (horse sacrifice). According to tradition, Lord Brahma performed ten such…
Situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, the Valley of Flowers is a natural wonder that lives up to its evocative name. It was “discovered” accidentally in 1931 by British mountaineer Frank S. Smythe along with companions RL Holdsworth and…
The Ramnagar Fort lies on the eastern bank of the Ganga River, opposite Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi. It was built in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh, who established it as the royal seat of the rulers of Banaras. Constructed primarily from creamy Chunar sandstone, the…
Tulsi Ghat, located on the southern stretch of the Ganga in Varanasi, is named after the 16th-century saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas. He lived here while composing the revered Ramcharitmanas and the Hanuman Chalisa. Originally called Lolark Ghat, it was renamed in…
In the southern part of Hyderabad lies the ancient Karmanghat Hanuman Temple, a site that dates back to the 12th century. The name of the locality, Karmanghat, translates to “harden your heart”. The story is tied to a centuries-old tale…
Mother’s Day, celebrated globally, honors the invaluable role of mothers. Its origin traces back to 1908 when Anna Jarvis, a West Virginia activist inspired by her mother Ann Reeves Jarvis’ Civil War-era community work, held a memorial for her to…