Kumbh Mela is considered as the largest religious gathering in the world is hosted by Ujjain in April-May 2106. Ujjain being my hometown I thought of capturing Kumbh through my own eyes. The whole Kumbh is divided in 6 regions each one being so big that it will take almost a day to explore a region,… Continue reading Kumbh Mela Ujjain: Through my Lens
Category: Festivals in India
Asia’s Largest Tulip Festival
In the first two weeks of April Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden opens its gate for Asia’s largest tulip festival. The department of horticulture in Kashmir, takes care of the gardens and organises the festival. Tulip festival offers an extraordinary sight, hosting more than 60 varieties of Tulips some of which are even imported. The breathtaking beauty of garden… Continue reading Asia’s Largest Tulip Festival
Jaisalmer Desert Festival
"The Golden desert city, Jaisalmer awaits to mesmerise tourists with the cultural wonders of Rajasthan" One of the most famous cultural events Desert Festival is the centre of attraction during February in Rajasthan. The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is an annual event organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation in the city of Jaisalmer. The festival is known… Continue reading Jaisalmer Desert Festival
Pushkar Camel Fair
"Each November, more than 300,000 people and 50,000 animals convene in a dusty town in Rajasthan for one of India’s most spectacular festivals." The Pushkar Fair which (Pushkar Camel Fair) or locally Pushkar ka Mela is an annual five day camel and livestock fair held in the town of Pushkar which is also famous for the… Continue reading Pushkar Camel Fair
Kumbh Mela – The Largest Gathering on Earth
The Kumbh Mela is considered to the largest religious gathering on the earth. Traditionally the Kumbh Mela is organized at 4 places in India and are recognized as the: the Haridwar Kumbh Mela, the Allahabad Kumbh Mela, the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha and the Ujjain Simhastha. The fairs are held periodically in the order of Haridwar, Allahabad, Nasik… Continue reading Kumbh Mela – The Largest Gathering on Earth
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