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Baisakhi (or Vaisakhi) means different things to two religious groups in India. It marks the new solar year for Hindus, and the day in the 17th century when the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind…
The annual Onam Festival transforms Kerala with colourful processions, feasting, boat races, singing and dancing. The state takes a ten-day holiday surrounding the event so, wherever you are…
The peaceful lakeside town of Pushkar fills to bursting during this unmissable annual event. Originally intended to attract camel and cattle traders to do business during the Katrik Purnima…
Agra's Taj Mahal is an architectural marvel and a global icon. Beauty, balance and peace come together in a white marble masterpiece, from the coloured stone inlaid into intricate designs and…
The Holy Feet of Sri Gomatheswar
The tallest monolithic statue in the world, a great statue of Sri Gomatheswar built in AD 981, is also one of the oldest and most important Jain pilgrimage sites.
Bikaner Camel Festival in Rajasthan begins with a fantastic procession of these magnificent animals, bedecked with stunning Rajastani textiles in brilliant colours. The camels engage in…
The ancient Sikh festival of Holla Mohalla is celebrated in the month of Phalguna, the day after Holi, and is especially vibrant in Anandpur Sahib. It is a time for Sikhs to reaffirm their…
Held each year in Jaipur, the Elephant Festival is a celebration of these large animals, royal mounts from time immemorial and a symbol of strength and wealth.
During Holi, Holika Dahan, or the festival of colour, Hindus celebrate good harvests and the Earth's fertility by taking to the streets and smearing everyone with coloured powders and water.…
Kerala's backwaters were once the state's trade highways, now they are the most popular tourist attraction in the region. Alleppey (or Alappuzha) is one of the major centres for backwater boat…
The Buddha Purnima festival is a triple whammy celebrating the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death all in one. Buddhist sacred sites and temples all over India are inundated with pilgrims.
Each year, the 12th-century temple town of Puri on the Bay of Bengal transforms under the weight of one of India's most impressive festivals, Rath Yatra, which draws hundreds of thousands of…
The Hindu festival of Dussehra celebrates the victory of the legendary hero Rama over the demon-king Ravana. The battle is re-enacted in towns across the country as giant effigies filled with…
Dussehra is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated with enthusiasm throughout the sub-continent. It re-evokes the victory of the god Rama over the demon-king Ravana, who had…
Diwali, or Deepavali, is one of the most important Hindu festivals. Rows of twinkling candles and lamps of all sorts are lit all over India to celebrate the return of the hero of the Ramayana…
Kerala's backwaters were once the state's trade highways, now they are the most popular tourist attraction in the region. Alleppey (or Alappuzha) is one of the major centres for backwater boat…
Mahabalipuram (also known as Mamallapuram) is the site of some of the greatest architectural and sculptural achievements in India. Shiva and Vishnu feature prominently and stone carving is…
Delhi's Red Fort is named after the massive red sandstone walls which surround this magnificent architectural work. Dating back to the height of Mughal power, the centrepiece is a white marble…
The City Palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, within the old walled city of Jaipur. Originally built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the complex is divided…
Puttaparthi used to be a remote little village for cow herders. It now houses one of India's greatest gurus, whose fame and face have spread throughout the world. His birthday celebrations…
