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Festive atmosphere prevails in Vizianagaram ahead of Sirimanotsavam. Tamarind tree selected as sirimanu from Jarajapupeta of Nellimarla mandal. Priest leads rituals between temple and fort. Rush of people to temple early on Tuesday. Pydimamba temple built after death of Vizianagaram king Pusapati Peda Vijayarama Raju. Hereditary trustees of temple from…

On January 13 this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the luxurious tent city on the floodplains of the Ganga in his constituency Varanasi, and flagged off the Ganga river cruise. Marvelling at the temporary structures with five-star facilities, Modi said: “This newly built, spectacular tent city is another reason…

NAVI MUMBAI: A professor of ancient Indian history and his team of researchers have discovered two rock cut Shaivite caves in a forested area near Rajapur, Ratnagiri district, which is around 380 km away from Mumbai. Professor Dr Anjay Dhanawade (45) had first heard about these ancient monolithic rock cut…

‘Theyyam Trails’ offers for enthusiasts tailor-made tours to temples in Kasaragod, where its owners have entered into an understanding with family-owned Kavus and artists for the performances.  

Halloween celebrations in South Korea are subdued on the eve of the anniversary of the harrowing party crush that killed about 160 people

Rayalaseema’s megalithic sites reveal a rich history, neglected by govt & locals. Pillared dolmen & stone circles in Tirupati, 'Devara Yeddhu' in Palem, 'Veerla Baaduva Bavi' in Mydukur & 'Hero stone' in Puttakanuma are relics of cherished heritage, awaiting exploration.

Drivers of vehicles carrying pilgrims to Sabarimala from other parts of the country this year can familiarise themselves with the route, terrain, and roads well in advance.

Organised in collaboration with the tourism department of Meghalaya, The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival now steps into its third year, bringing a melange of six international and 50 national and local musicians to the city. To be held at the RBDSA Sports Complex, Bhoirymbong, Meghalaya, the festival’s venue is nearly…

Idukki's Munnar-Bodimettu NH stretch is a popular road tourism destination, with tea plantations, hairpin bends, misty climate, and Anayirankal dam catchment area. NHAI and DTPC are taking steps to arrange tourist amenities, including a toilet complex and parking facilities. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the stretch on Nov 6.

There’s a superb balance between true escapism and touches of home in the ‘teardrop of India’, finds Emma Cooke – and after a tumultuous chapter, holidaymakers are being welcomed with open arms

Mysuru's special illumination for Dasara extended till Nov 4, bringing joy to tourists. The city's magnificence and radiance had gone viral on social media, with "Mysuru by Night" becoming a brand. The extended illumination will help boost tourism sector, with the palace and zoo attracting highest footfalls. Record 1.65 lakh…