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Did you know the name of the film Pather Panchali, directed by the legendary Satyajit Ray, translates from Bengali as “Song of the Little Road“? Based on Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay’s 1929 novel of the same name, the film marked Ray’s directorial…
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 Silent Valley National Park, in Kerala’s Palakkad district, is a biodiversity haven spanning 237 sq km. It is known for its pristine tropical evergreen forests. Legend ties it to the Mahabharata, claiming the Pandavas hid here during their secret…
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…
The one-rupee note is the only Indian currency note issued by the Government of India, not the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Unlike other notes, which bear the RBI Governor’s signature, the one-rupee note carries the signature of the Finance…
Bhadaini Ghat, located on Varanasi’s southern riverfront near Tulsi Ghat, is a lesser-known yet culturally significant landmark. Its name comes from the adjacent locality of Bhadaini, historically referenced since the early 1900s. Traditions differ on whether it was named after the…