Incredible Bharat

The term ‘Kumbh’ comes from the root ‘kumbhak’ (the sacred pitcher of elixir of immortality). There is a mention of ‘Kumbh’ and the bathing ritual associated with it in the Rig Veda (verse 10.89.7). It speaks of the benefits of bathing at sangam during this period, elimination of negative influences and rejuvenation of mind and soul. Prayers for the ‘Kumbh’ are also expressed in Atharva Veda and Yajur Veda. The important rituals conducted during the Kumbh Mela include having a sacred dip in the holy river, aarti, religious discussions, devotional singing and many more. Snan Prayagraj Kumbh comprises of many rituals including bathing ritual, which by far is the most significant rituals performed at Kumbh. Millions of pilgrims take part in the Kumbh bathing ritual at the Triveni Sangam. Performing this sacred ritual is in accordance with the belief that by submerging oneself in the holy waters, one is purged of all their sins, release themselves and their ancestors from the cycl

India is predominantly a land of religion. With a total of 330 million gods, goddesses and demigods being mentioned in the sacred Hindu scriptures it is natural that religion remains the cornerstone of the Hindu religion. Every year, periodical or  annual  fairs are held on river banks, lake-shores, beaches and sacred places by Hindus to commemorate important events or in honour of Gods or Goddesses. In common Hindu parlance, fairs are known as 'Mela's. These 'mela's find a mention in the great Hindu epics and sacred Sanskrit texts (Puranas) and are a prominent feature of Hinduism from time immemorial. The most important of these melas is the Kumbh Mela. A mass pilgrimage for the Hindu community of India, the Kumbh Mela or Kumbh fair is rumoured to be one of the largest congregation of sages, yogis, ascetics, mendicants, men, women and children on the planet. It occurs four times every twelve years and is organised in rotation among four places: Allahabad (Prayag

प्रत्‍येक स्‍वतंत्र राष्‍ट्र का अपना एक ध्‍वज होता है। यह एक स्‍वतंत्र देश होने का संकेत है। भारतीय राष्‍ट्रीय ध्‍वज की अभिकल्‍पना पिंगली वैंकैयानन्‍द ने की थी और इसे इसके वर्तमान स्‍वरूप में 22 जुलाई 1947 को आयोजित भारतीय संविधान सभा की बैठक के दौरान अपनाया गया था, जो 15 अगस्‍त 1947 को अंग्रेजों से भारत की स्‍वतंत्रता के कुछ ही दिन पूर्व की गई थी। इसे 15 अगस्‍त 1947 और 26 जनवरी 1950 के बीच भारत के राष्‍ट्रीय ध्‍वज के रूप में अपनाया गया और इसके पश्‍चात भारतीय गणतंत्र ने इसे अपनाया। भारत में ''तिरंगे'' का अर्थ भारतीय राष्‍ट्रीय ध्‍वज है। भारतीय राष्‍ट्रीय ध्‍वज में तीन रंग की क्षैतिज पट्टियां हैं, सबसे ऊपर केसरिया, बीच में सफेद ओर नीचे गहरे हरे रंग की प‍ट्टी और ये तीनों समानुपात में हैं। ध्‍वज की चौड़ाई का अनुपात इसकी लंबाई के साथ 2 और 3 का है। सफेद पट्टी के मध्‍य में गहरे नीले रंग का एक चक्र है। यह चक्र अशोक की राजधानी के सारनाथ के शेर के स्‍तंभ पर बना हुआ है। इसका व्‍यास लगभग सफेद पट्टी की चौड़ाई के बराबर होता है और इसमें 24 तीलियां है। तिरंगे का विकास यह जानना

So a close buddy is visiting Delhi for the first time and you are excited yet confused about showing him the tourist places in Delhi. Not your fault. The long list of tourist attractions in Delhi often gives nightmares to most established trip planners. Chill! All you have to do is figure out what they like, and choose from our list of famous tourist places in Delhi across different categories. From monuments & temples to parks & museums, Delhi has so much in store that it won’t stop amusing you. Don’t believe us? Consider the list given below. MONUMENTS and TEMPLES 1. The grand ‘Red Fort’ The  Red Fort  is an epitome of the Mughal era in India and is the face of tourist attractions in Delhi. Built in 1638, it is an outstanding marvel of  Mughal architecture made of red sand stone . Within its magnanimous walls, the chhata bazaar and an every evening  sound and light show  are special attractions. It is one of the most famous places in Delhi.     Entry