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The Enchanting Desert Festival of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan

Introduction: In the heart of Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, the golden city of Jaisalmer comes alive with its vibrant and colorful Desert Festival. An annual spectacle, this festival is a cultural extravaganza that showcases the rich and traditional heritage of Rajasthan. This blog post delves into the essence of the Desert Festival of Jaisalmer, exploring its…Continue readingThe Enchanting Desert Festival of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan

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Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF): A Melange of Music and Culture in Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

Introduction Nestled in the heart of Jodhpur, Mehrangarh Fort stands as a sentinel to the bygone era, its imposing structure a testament to architectural grandeur. But once a year, as the Sharad Purnima paints the sky with its luminous glow, this ancient fortress transforms into a vibrant stage for the Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF).…Continue readingRajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF): A Melange of Music and Culture in Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

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Chennaiyil Thiruvaiyaru : An iconic music festival in Chennai

Chennaiyil Thiruvaiyaru is an iconic music festival, which has been conducted consecutively since 2005. It is an eight-day Carnatic music festival lasting from 18 to 25 December every year at Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, Chennai. Performances by leading Carnatic and Hindustani stalwarts, legends, upcoming talents, musicians, dancers, and discourses have been scheduled elaborately in this weeklong event with more than 50…Continue readingChennaiyil Thiruvaiyaru : An iconic music festival in Chennai

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Tyaga Brahmotsavam: The Sacred Annual Music Festival of Thiruvaiyaru Thyagaraja Aradhana

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Please see the official website of the organisers for date…Continue readingTyaga Brahmotsavam: The Sacred Annual Music Festival of Thiruvaiyaru Thyagaraja Aradhana

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Radiant Indian Festival of Lights: Kaarthigai Deepam, Dev Diwali, Kaarthik Poornima, Guru Poorab

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमःॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared here. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Buy Nexplora Brass Peacock Lamps & other Lamps here at Amazon India Kaarthigai…Continue readingRadiant Indian Festival of Lights: Kaarthigai Deepam, Dev Diwali, Kaarthik Poornima, Guru Poorab

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South India’s Sacred Tradition: Varalakshmi Vratam

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Shopping for Varalakshmi Vratha ( Pooja ) Varalakshmi Vratam is a…Continue readingSouth India’s Sacred Tradition: Varalakshmi Vratam

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Rhythms by the Sea: The Annual Mamallapuram Dance Festival of Tamil Nadu

Click here to find out thedate and time of Mamallapuram Dance Festival Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is an ancient historic town and was a bustling seaport during the time of Periplus (1st century CE) and Ptolemy (140 CE). Ancient Indian traders who went…Continue readingRhythms by the Sea: The Annual Mamallapuram Dance Festival of Tamil Nadu

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The Rhythms of Konark: A Glimpse into Odisha’s Prestigious Konark Dance Festival

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared here. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Click here to find out the date and time of…Continue readingThe Rhythms of Konark: A Glimpse into Odisha’s Prestigious Konark Dance Festival

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Lohri : A Joyous Bonfire Festival of Punjab to Mark the End of Winter

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Lohri is a popular winter folk festival celebrated primarily in…Continue readingLohri : A Joyous Bonfire Festival of Punjab to Mark the End of Winter

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Celebrating Devotion through Music: The Joydeb Kenduli Mela in Bengal’s Birbhum District

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमःॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared here. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘  Kenduli Mela is held at Kenduli in Birbhum district in January, known for…Continue readingCelebrating Devotion through Music: The Joydeb Kenduli Mela in Bengal’s Birbhum District