Darjeeling Himalayan Railways Travel: From Calcutta to Darjeeling in the 19th Century Traveling from Calcutta to Darjeeling was difficult throughout the 19th century until the Northern Bengal State Railway expanded…
Kabir Das Unveiling the Mysteries of Kabir Das Kabir Das, the poet and saint, was born in Kashi (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) around the middle of the 15th century. His life…
Legends and Origins of Bithoor Bithoor, a tiny town in Uttar Pradesh near Kanpur on the banks of the Ganga, holds historical and religious significance. Old Hindu scriptures reference this…
Jallianwala Bagh The slaughter at Jallianwala Bagh turned the tide in the Indian independence movement. In 1951, the Indian government erected a memorial in Jallianwala Bagh to honor the memory…
Delhi King George V laid the foundation for Delhi at the 1911 Coronation Durbar, marking the city's status as the capital of British India. Previously, Calcutta served as the capital.…
Indigo Revolt In the summer of 1859, thousands of ryots, or peasants, in Bengal refused to cultivate indigo for the European planters who owned the land and the dye-producing factories.…
Satyagraha The district of Champaran is located in North Western Bihar. In British India, it was part of the Tirhut division in the provinces of Bihar and Orissa. In 1972,…
Khajuraho Temples India reportedly has more than two million Hindu temples, reflecting the richness of Indian culture and lifestyle. The guiding principles of temple building in India depict time, place,…
Karva Chauth Married Hindu women celebrate Karva Chauth, a one-day event, by fasting from dawn to moonrise and praying for their husbands' health and longevity. Unmarried women also participate, offering…
Rath Yatra | Throughout the year, the Jagannath Temple celebrates a number of events. The Nobo Koliboro is celebrated with what are arguably the biggest festivities. The Nobo Koliboro…