Inside Terai, in Dhanusha district of Janakpur, ancient temples & monasteries preserves deities through arts & crafts, regarded as a religious centre. The capital of Mithila has pilgrimage sites. Sita, the queen of Ram was born and raised here. Each and every square of Janakpur boosts a deity from Ramayana. The town got the name…

A cultural institution at Panjabari, Guwahati, Assam. শ্ৰীমন্ত শংকৰদেৱ/ Srimanta Sankardeva Kalaksetra is named after a religious reformer. A cultural congregation for commemorating contributions by Srimanta for cultural enrichment of Assam, was built in 1990s. Diverse communities got preserved in Kalakshetra, governed through executives of Cultural Department of Assam, under the Director from ACS/ Indian…

Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness ethos welcome cultural travellers who wish for expanding horizons through precariously built dzongs (forts) & enclosed monastic courtyards. Spring or autumn season are festive time for Tsechu, a celebration culminating in a kaleidoscope of costumes, masks & celestial dances. Virtues, etiquette in front of monks or deities & awareness will be…

In 1229 CE., Charaideo was the royal seat of Ahom in the reign of King Chaolung Sukhapa. The earthen mounds of Sivasagar are amongst the most renowned historical sites of Assam. A nice two storied amphitheater, Rang Ghar is a royal venue for king and Royal family to witness various performances. Rajeswar Singha, an Ahom…

Tea tourism includes a vacation at a place with a view of mountains, enjoying retreat by the river, birding and angling with a day-trek. Participating in tea tasting and manufacturing is another option along with historical site visits. There are plenty of options in the frontier states of India where Tea Estates of Assam, Tripura,…

Vaishnavite Festival Majuli Festival is showcases Vaishnavite culture. The island festival is held every year at the largest river island of the world. There are many monasteries knows as Satras in Assam, which reflects the neo-Vaishnavite movement of Srimant Sankardev or by Madhavdev. Cultural programs and many exhibitions are showcased on this occasion. History of…

Rock cut caves of Jogighopa in Bongaigaon are some of the magnificent wonders belonging to Salathambha period. Remains of five rock – cut caves on the banks of Brahmaputra is a distinct rock carved structures of Assam. The art of caves shows patterns which were chiefly practiced on the western part of Indian Sub-continent. Specifications of Rock Cut CavesThe Archaeological Survey of India…

Undoubtedly the most celebrated island in the South Pacific, Bora Bora is French Polynesia’s leading lady. Her beauty is unrivaled and her fame, unwavering. Bora Bora is one of the few places on earth that everyone hopes to witness in their lifetime—and once you explore, you are forever enamored. The Allure – More than just…

The Balinese resisted assimilation because they long ago figured out how to combine cultural and commercial tourism to become self-sustaining. They use the profits for preservation of both the environment and culture- Hindu worshippers maintain their temples and traditional dancers perform onstage. There’s nothing irrelevant performative culture if it’s a life-saving preservative, which provides the…

Ancient Hindu Temple Uncovered in Yogyakarta of Indonesia. The excavation was performed under Archaeologists of Islamic University. It could shed light on Indonesia’s past. The intricately carved statues and reliefs are best preserved in Indonesia, but the dig is being conducted under stringent security for protecting the site from well-organised relic thieves. The site was…

Inside Tripura, a vibrant festival celebrated around the Northern Tripura and remains unique celebration. The festival is celebrated every year on Jampui Hills. Ranges stretching from north to south at 1000 m. remains a spot for Mizo Community. Festival’s Significance – The celebration at Jampui Hills is for rejoicing the harvest & depicts community’s thankfulness…