October 2011

The Village By The Sea by Anita Desai

You can get a taste of India in a short and not so recent novel. I am referring to The Village By The Sea by Anita Desai that was published ...

Kalyan Panja 30 Oct, 2011 3

Travel in Spirituality in Amritsar and Golden Temple in 2026

📍 Location Amritsar, Punjab 👑 ...

Kalyan Panja 30 Oct, 2011 2

Himalayan Singalila Ridge Trek from Sandakphu to Phalut

A week of vacation in the middle of the semester. What more could you ask to organize a trip a little more important than a simple weekend t...

Kalyan Panja 30 Oct, 2011 3

An Ordinary Day in Orchha after Khajuraho

We travel the road from Khajuraho to Orchha by car. The duration is 4 hours. Halfway we stop at one of the typical coffee shops that have a...

Kalyan Panja 25 Oct, 2011 6

Karwa Chauth - A Traditional Festival of Married Women

Karwa Chauth is an auspicious festival celebrated among married women in northern India. This festival is typically celebrated immediately a...

Kalyan Panja 23 Oct, 2011 16

Kartika Purnima: The Diwali of the Gods

Among the many sacred days that mark the Hindu calendar, Kartik Purnima shines with a special light. Celebrated on the full moon night of th...

Kalyan Panja 19 Oct, 2011 4

Celebrating Kali Puja in Kolkata

Why Bengalis Celebrate Kali Puja When India Celebrates Diwali? Soon after the Durga Puja celebrations, Bengal prepares for the arrival of t...

Kalyan Panja 16 Oct, 2011 1

Stunning Traditional Diwali Decorations Ideas for a Modern Look

Winter has set in again, and with it the desire to prepare our homes for the arrival of Diwali. The countdown has officially begun. Just a f...

Kalyan Panja 16 Oct, 2011 12