Aarati in the India tradition is a part of worship in which fire is lit on Diya or using camphor pieces. This is offered to the deities that are worshiped. It generally marks to end of the ceremony or Pooja that is performed. Here are some important points related to Aarati:PanchamahabhutasIn the Indian tradition since the Vedic times, the five elements of nature- Panchamahabhutas have played a very important role to keep the proper balance in nature. These five elements are Prithvi, Ap, Vaayu, Agni, and Akasha. In a Pooja that is conducted, Aarati invokes fire (light) i.e. the Agni ... Read More

Considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the majesty, and grandeur of Taj Mahal makes it an appealing site for millions of tourists. This monument located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh besides the bank of river Yamuna, is a symbol of Mughal Architectural beauty at its epoch.The monument complex stands as a symbol of the story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz and also a testimony of the hundreds of laborers who contributed their blood and sweat in the construction of this monument. Taj Mahal stands as a mark of excellence in architecture.Some key points about Taj Mahal can be ... Read More

Kerala is God’s own country and it is undoubtedly the most popular tourist destination in India known for its natural and cultural heritage. A tourist can find a variety of tourist hotspots in with food and accommodation in all price ranges. Kerala as a tourist destination can be visited at any time of the year but it’s during the monsoon that one can truly enjoy its scenic beauty. Other popular months are during the festivals of Onam and Vishu Kani.Here are some of the best tourist destinations that one must visit on their tour to Kerala:MunnarMunnar is a hill station ... Read More

Tirupathi is world famous Vaishnava pilgrimage center in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the richest temples in India and the world with various legends and myths associated with it based on Lord Vishnu. Millions of tourists visit Tirupathi to take Darshana of Sri Venkateswara Swami here annually and the temple pulls about lakh devotees every day irrespective of any day in the year. If you are a tourist, there are two options to visit Tirupathi for a pleasant Darshana:The ideal time to visit TirupathiThe ideal time to visit Tirupathi is between the months of November to ... Read More

“You cannot build anything on the foundation of caste. Anything that you will build on the foundations of caste will crack and will never be a whole”- Dr. B.R. AmbedkarThe institution of caste in India came into existence mainly to create a division of labor and specialization in the economy. However, what caste system turned out to become over a period of time has till date remained one of the worst social issues deep-rooted in Indian society. It has marginalized the lower castes in such a manner that becoming a part of mainstream society has become a distant dream for ... Read More

The monuments of Ancient and Medieval times remain as the most important material allowing us to understand the past historical events in a better manner. There were different reasons that these monuments were constructed during the reign of the rulers.Commemorate EventsThe main reason that the rulers commissioned the construction of monuments was to commemorate events mainly a victory in a battle. It could also be for an event like a marriage alliance between two kingdoms. The core purpose was to leave a mark about the event and also to glorify their persona in history. In India, this is mainly related ... Read More

Buddhism started taking roots in the land of Bharatvarsha around the 6th Century BCE. It is one of the oldest and the widest spread religions of the world. Buddhism is the religion of kindness and empathy and equality. It gave the world a leader, teacher, and philosopher who contributed his unmatchable tenants of life in the simplest form to reach even the most common person. He is none other than Gautama Buddha. Bodh Gaya in Bihar is the place that marks the beginning of his journey that would shape the course of Buddhism. Bodh Gaya now is declared as a ... Read More

“Generations to come will scarce believe that such a leader (Mahatma Gandhi) in flesh and blood walked upon the earth”- Albert EinstienMahatma Gandhi’s philosophy was influenced by his experiences and readings about various leaders and religions like Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, the study of Vedas and epics, etc. The tenants of non-violence and truth have remained at the core of the Indian National Movement and it surely revolutionized the thought process in India and many other countries.The Gandhian thought has today become an important ideology studied by various people. This ideology had even provided inspiration in the making of our Constitution. ... Read More

Change is an inevitable part of life and in the passage of time, radical and dynamic changes keep happening. This is because society has to adapt itself with the changing times and it does not remain static. But the 21st century is an era where drastic changes happen every single day leading to the emergence of various issues. One of these issues is a generation gap.It is has become a widely popular in different forms globally. Generation gap implies the ideological, cultural and social disassociation and disagreement in beliefs and existing system by the younger generation which tends to create ... Read More

Uttarakhand is a state, which is crowned with different mountain ranges and the indigenous communities have always protected the natural resources of the land. Nanda Devi is situated in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand in the Kumoun Himalayas and is the second largest mountain peak in India. The Nanda Devi National Park from the 1990s has started attracting a large no. of tourists.Geographical DetailsNanda Devi peak (7, 816 meters) has a long and adventurous history of climbing expedition. Nanda Devi glaciers here are extremely important as these mark the source of various rivers in India among which Rishi Ganga deserves ... Read More