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SEE PHOTOS: Goa's spring festival Shigmo 2025 gets underway
Shigmo or Shigmotsav is a spring festival celebrated in Goa during this time of the year celebrated by the Hindu community and the Konkani community in India
19 March,2025 02:35 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Thousands of pilgrims visit Nashik's Infant Jesus feast this weekend
People from all over India including Mumbai and Goa have descended in Nashik to celebrate the annual feast of Infant Jesus, which is a pilgrimage carried out by people every year
09 February,2025 02:06 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
PHOTOS: Thousands of pilgrims visit Infant Jesus Shrine Nashik before the feast
As the Shrine of Infant Jesus in Nashik celebrates its feast on February 9 next week, thousands of pilgrims carry out their annual pilgrimage to pray on the first Sunday of February
02 February,2025 03:04 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
PHOTOS: Amid Maha Kumbh stampede, massive crowd takes holy dip on Mauni Amavasya
Even as a stampede unfolded in the early hours of Mauni Amavasya, many devotees continue to take holy baths in Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which has seen over 4 million devotees today
29 January,2025 05:14 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
PHOTOS: As Maha Kumbh Mela begins, devotees pray, take a dip in sacred waters
Taking place once every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh Mela begins today in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh as many Hindu devotees gather on the first day to pray, as organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity
13 January,2025 09:36 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
World Tourism Day
IN PHOTOS | World Tourism Day: 5 trends shaping Indian travellers’ choices
World Tourism Day is observed on September 27 across the globe. The global tourism industry, and the Indian tourism industry, is undergoing rapid changes with the constant emergence of new travel trends. Here are 7 such trends that are shaping Indian travellers’ choices. (Pics: iStock)
27 September,2024 01:08 PM IST | Raaina Jain
IN PHOTOS: Travel and tourism in India set to transform after Budget initiatives
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday with some key measures being introduced for the tourism sector. With extensive focus on spiritual and cultural tourism, these measures are expected to shape and change travel trends in the country in the upcoming years. (Pics: IANS/PTI)
24 July,2024 06:36 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Tibetan monks celebrate 89th b’day of Dalai Lama at Dorje Drak Monastery
Since 1998, Tibetans worldwide celebrate World Tibet Day annually on July 6, marking the birth anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama, their revered spiritual and political leader. At Dorje Drak Monastery located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, monks-in-exile gathered to offer early morning prayers for the long life of the Dalai Lama on Sunday morning. Image courtesy: ANI
06 July,2024 11:23 AM IST | Ainie Rizvi
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Top destinations in India to explore the country’s mesmerising marine life
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent dip into the Arabian Sea in Dwarka has stirred up curiosity about ocean life in India. We share the top six destinations besides Dwarka that you must visit if you love to explore the oceans
12 March,2024 06:05 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
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Religious tourism: Top places in India you must visit for a spiritual experience
Spiritual or religious tourism offers an opportunity to seek inner tranquillity, cultural immersion, and self-discovery through visits to sacred sites and engaging in spiritual practices
23 February,2024 02:05 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire