Krishna Pratipada offers an ideal time for fresh beginnings through the divine blessings of Brahma Dev. Worshiping Brahma Dev ...

Apart from the stunning beaches, India has some photogenic river banks which make for a tranquil pick for a quick getaway.

Maha Shivaratri is a day that all the devotees wait for. It was on this auspicious day that Lord Shiva promised to be the protector of the universe. As per the legends it was on this day that the ...

Bikaner, one of Rajasthan’s most regal cities, is renowned for its royal heritage and historical significance. While the name ...

Linking Delhi, the Taj Mahal and the pink city of Jaipur, with detours for temples and tigers, this is the perfect route for ...

The devotees began streaming into the Sri Siva-Krishna temple in the pre-dawn hours of Feb 9, and by 6.30am, The Straits Times found a sizeable crowd had gathered. A consecration ceremony is held ...

Another famous and powerful temple is the Somnath of Gujarat. It is a temple that truly stood the test of time and had to endure endless wars and attempts at invasions. The Somnath temple sees ...

some still exist today and a few are even in use. Here are some of the most famous and impressive examples of ancient temples from around the world.

Midori Kato is the last original member of the cast of “Sazae-san,” a cartoon series that premiered in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world. Lena Schilling, the youngest lawmaker in ...

Midori Kato is the last original member of the cast of “Sazae-san,” a cartoon series that premiered in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world. Lena Schilling, the youngest lawmaker in ...

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