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Elephant festivals of Kerala

Kerala has some unique temple festivals of its own. Most of these festivals are celebrated in the months of February, March, April and May. Festooned elephants are the biggest attraction of these festivals. Most...

Dasara Dibba / Mahanavami Dibba in Hampi

The Dasara Dibba is an impressive stone platform found inside the Royal Enclosure at Hampi. The Dasara Dibba is a reflection of the traditional Vijayanagara architecture. Dasara Dibba is also known as Mahanavami Dibba....

Your guide to Mumbai local trains

The suburban trains (aka local trains) connect the outlying suburbs to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The suburban railway carries over 7.5 million commuters a day and operates 2,342 train services. Those figures certainly make...

Why do Indians make Rangolis?

A rangoli is a beautiful design made with colors. Rangolis are made on special occasions like weddings, Diwali or Navratri. Beautiful designs and motifs are made on the floors using powders of various colors....