hindu festival
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Diwali has lost its religious significance at least in urban India and has become more of a commercial opportunity. People buy stuff largely because of the Sales and Offers. Families go off on vacation. Service people pick up huge amounts of cash in gratuities and tips and everyone has a jolly good time. Read more
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Since our decision to go to the Kumbh was a last minute decision, the fares to Prayagraj and we changed our route to go to Varnasi and return from Ayodhya. Read more
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The Kumbh Mela ( or the Festival of the Sacred Pitcher as it is called on the official website) is a gathering of devotees at a special time when the planets are favourably aligned to bathe in the rivers at four sacred places : Nashik, on the banks of the Godavari, Ujjain, on the banks Read more

