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Religious beliefs and practices, recreation and amusement of Himachal Pradesh Religious practices of himachal pradesh For thousands of years Indians, especially the Hindus, have looked upon the mighty Himalayas with awe and reverence. For them it is the abode of the gods. There Shiva, the great god of destruction, sat in deep meditation until ‘Parvati’, … Read more
Fair and Festivals of Madhya Pradesh Fairs can be called the panorama of culture of Madhya Pradesh and its colour full life style. Economically, socially and culturally, these fairs show a unique and rare combination which is not found elsewhere. The maximum number of fairs, if we look at them district wise numbering 227 are … Read more
Fairs and Festivals of Andhra Pradesh Today festivals are considered to contribute significantly to the cultural and economic development of the Andhra Pradesh. The festivals have major impact on the development of cultural tourism to the host communities. The festival organisers are now using the historical and cultural themes to develop the annual events to … Read more
Banganga Fair:-It is said that the stream of Banganga was formed when Arjun, one of the Pandavas, shot an arrow to quench the thirst of dying Bhishma Pitamah, who was a brave warrior and had been badly wounded in the battle of Mahabharata. Chandrabagha Fair:-Thousands of devotees gather here at the time of fair to … Read more
The Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. It is held every three years, on a rotating basis, at four sacred sites along the Ganges River in India: Haridwar, Allahabad, Nashik, and Ujjain. The next Kumbh Mela will be held in Haridwar in 2025. The Kumbh Mela is a time … Read more