DARJEELING TOURISM - Darjeeling Fair & Festivals
The festivals which are celebrated in Darjeeling are :-
Lepcha/Bhutia New Year's Day :- It is celebrated in the 1st week of January during Makar Sankranti when the colorful fairs are held along the Teest River.
Losar Tibetan New Year's Day :- It is celebrated in February. Colorful Tibetan folk-dances are staged in monasteries on this day.
Durga Puja/Dussehra :- Goddess Durga is worshipped and beautiful images of her are immersed in the water after taking them in colorful processions.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
DARJEELING TOURISM - Darjeeling Best Season
DARJEELING TOURISM - Darjeeling Best Season
Best season to visit Darjeeling is between March to May and September to November. Bring light woolen clothing during summer and heavy woolens in winter.
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Best season to visit Darjeeling is between March to May and September to November. Bring light woolen clothing during summer and heavy woolens in winter.
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BODHGAYA TOURISM - Bodhgaya Best Season
BODHGAYA TOURISM - Bodhgaya Best Season
The pilgrimage season starts in September but the best time to visit Bodhgaya is between November to February when the climate is comfortable.
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The pilgrimage season starts in September but the best time to visit Bodhgaya is between November to February when the climate is comfortable.
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Monday, November 3, 2008
MOUNT ABU TOURISM - Mount Abu Introduction
MOUNT ABU TOURISM - Mount Abu Introduction
Mount Abu is located in the south-western corner of Rajasthan. It is also one of the major pilgrimage sites of India for both Hindu as well as Jain religions. Besides the temples and sites of historical importance, Mt. Abu is also rich in natural scenic beauties. According to the folklores, Mt. Abu was also the home of many saints and sages in ancient times. According to the legends, all the three hundred and thirty million gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon used to visit this holy mountain. For those who like Walking, Mount Abu has many delightful walks. Nakki Lake, said to have been carved out by the gods with their nails, is a favorite spot for boating.
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Mount Abu is located in the south-western corner of Rajasthan. It is also one of the major pilgrimage sites of India for both Hindu as well as Jain religions. Besides the temples and sites of historical importance, Mt. Abu is also rich in natural scenic beauties. According to the folklores, Mt. Abu was also the home of many saints and sages in ancient times. According to the legends, all the three hundred and thirty million gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon used to visit this holy mountain. For those who like Walking, Mount Abu has many delightful walks. Nakki Lake, said to have been carved out by the gods with their nails, is a favorite spot for boating.
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MOUNT ABU TOURISM - Mount Abu History
MOUNT ABU TOURISM - Mount Abu History
Mount Abu was once a part of the Chauhan kingdom of Rajasthan and served as a summer resort for the Rajput kings of the region. During the British rule in India, it used to be the favorite summer destination of the British who came here to escape the dusty, dry heat of the plains particularly Rajasthan. Mount Abu used to be the home of many saints and sages in the old times. This place is held in reverence by Jains as well since Jain scriptures record that Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankar (spiritual leader), also visited Mount Abu and blessed the city.
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Mount Abu was once a part of the Chauhan kingdom of Rajasthan and served as a summer resort for the Rajput kings of the region. During the British rule in India, it used to be the favorite summer destination of the British who came here to escape the dusty, dry heat of the plains particularly Rajasthan. Mount Abu used to be the home of many saints and sages in the old times. This place is held in reverence by Jains as well since Jain scriptures record that Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankar (spiritual leader), also visited Mount Abu and blessed the city.
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MOUNT ABU TOURISM - Mount Abu General Info
MOUNT ABU TOURISM - Mount Abu General Info
Area
25 sq. km.
Altitude
1220 mts.
Temperature
Summer : Max 33.8ºC, Min 23.3ºC.
Winter : Max 28.3ºC, Min 11.6ºC.
Rainfall
...
Languages
Hindi and Rajasthani.
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Area
25 sq. km.
Altitude
1220 mts.
Temperature
Summer : Max 33.8ºC, Min 23.3ºC.
Winter : Max 28.3ºC, Min 11.6ºC.
Rainfall
...
Languages
Hindi and Rajasthani.
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MOUNT ABU TOURISM - Mount Abu Fair & Festivals
MOUNT ABU TOURISM - Mount Abu Fair & Festivals
The festivals which are celebrated in Mount Abu are:-
Summer Festival :- The Summer Festival is held every year in the month of Aashadh (June). The three-day festival is a feast of folk and classical music and a window to the tribal life and culture of Rajasthan. The grand finale of the festival is a display of dazzling fireworks, which adds to the tourist's delight.
Mahavira Jayanti :- The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira is celebrated as Mahavira Jayanti. Jain pilgrims from all over the country converge at the Dilwara temples for this most important festival of Jainism.
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The festivals which are celebrated in Mount Abu are:-
Summer Festival :- The Summer Festival is held every year in the month of Aashadh (June). The three-day festival is a feast of folk and classical music and a window to the tribal life and culture of Rajasthan. The grand finale of the festival is a display of dazzling fireworks, which adds to the tourist's delight.
Mahavira Jayanti :- The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira is celebrated as Mahavira Jayanti. Jain pilgrims from all over the country converge at the Dilwara temples for this most important festival of Jainism.
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