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Experience a slice of tribal life at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project near Visakhapatnam

Get a peek of the adivasi culture at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project by ITDA and Pedalabudu Eco Tourism Society

The Hindu

Women in Japan allowed to take part in ‘naked festival’ for first time

Women will take part in the hadaka matsuri in Inazawa, in which thousands of men dressed in next to nothing drive away evil spirits

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Vietnam's Incense Village Turns Into Instagram Hotspot

In a tiny village in northern Vietnam, Dang Thi Hoa ties up a bundle of freshly dried incense sticks ahead of Lunar New Year and watches a line of tourists waiting to pose for pictures.

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Major markets to miss early Kerala mangoes

India’s top mango markets in Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad will not get Kerala mangoes at the beginning of this season. Muthalamada, the State’s mango city synonymous for Kerala mangoes across the country, has suffered the biggest crop loss in recent memory apparently because of climate change. The distraught farmers of…

The Hindu

Mysuru Fest 2024: DC, Police Commissioner inspect venue

With only a few days left for Mysuru Fest 2024, an initiative of the Department of Tourism for tourism promotion and strengthening Mysuru’s brand value, top officials of the city, including Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra and Police Commissioner B. Ramesh conducted an inspection of the venue of the event and…

The Hindu

Illegal parking, tourist inflow lead to traffic jams in Ooty town

Surge in tourist flow to Udhagamandalam and Coonoor leads to road congestion and lack of parking space.

The Hindu

A glorious organic garden in Kerala is a source of inspiration and envy

With its abundance, colour and innovation, a plot in India provides lessons for a return to the UK

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From Kausalya’s land, Ram Setu sari unfolds rare weave

Odisha’s Sambalpuri weavers have been creating saris based on mythological themes for years, but have not had commercial success. They hope their fortunes will change now

The Hindu

Amid recent flare-up, Manipur body calls for national focus on ‘Kuki extremists’

COCOMI seeks national attention on Kuki extremists attacking security forces in Manipur, bordering Myanmar.

The Hindu

Talks in progress to operate a direct flight from Chennai to Penang soon, says Penang State Minister

Chennai could be the first Indian city to have a direct flight to Penang, Malaysia, opening up new opportunities for tourism and business.

The Hindu

Sportstar Goa Conclave | Affordable infra, focus on grassroots and sports tourism take centrestage

The Sportstar Conclave in Goa discussed the state's potential to become a sports hub and its efforts to combine sports and tourism.

The Hindu

A heritage market in Mysuru counts its days

The iconic Devaraja Market sums up the characteristics of Mysuru: noisy, colourful and alluringly old world. Despite efforts to save it by conservationists, the courts have now cleared the decks for its demolition.

The Hindu

Chaos On Flight As Passengers Discover Live Snake In Overhead Luggage Cabin [Video]

The flight was preparing to land at the Phuket airport when the snake was spotted.

International Business Times UK

The online hate campaign turning Indonesians against Rohingya refugees

As Indonesia’s presidential election approaches, a campaign of disinformation against Rohingya is spreading across social media

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PM Modi offers prayers at Triprayar Sree Ramaswamy Temple in Thrissur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Thriprayar Shree Ramaswamy Temple in Kerala's Thrissur on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India to host year-long ‘Ramayan’ festival

India is organizing a year-long festival on "connecting the world through Ramayan" coinciding with the inauguration of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya, with cultural activities and participation from neighboring countries.

The Hindu

Ganga Sagar Mela draws to a close posing questions on erosion and ecological sustainability

,The Ganga Sagar Mela drew to a close on Tuesday, after almost a week of religiosity on the southernmost tip of Sagar island in West Bengal. The State government put the figure of pilgrims who had descended on the Island about 120 km from Kolkata at a record 1.10 crore.…

The Hindu

Record one crore pilgrims at Ganga Sagar Mela: West Bengal Government

The West Bengal Government on January 15 claimed that pilgrims visiting the Ganga Sagar Mela this year have surpassed all the previous records with about one crore pilgrims visiting the Sagar Island till 3 p.m. on January 15.

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Makaravilakku festival celebrated at Sabarimala

The Makaravilakku festival at Sabarimala marks the end of the annual pilgrimage season, drawing a large influx of devotees.

The Hindu

65 lakh pilgrims visit Ganga Sagar Mela says W.B. govt

Over 6.5 million pilgrims visit Sagar island for holy dip, as West Bengal promotes religious tourism.

The Hindu

Rising sea, shrinking sands erode flair of the famed Ganga Sagar Mela

Rising sea level and erosion of the beach in front of the Kapil Muni temple on the Sagar Island are turning out to be an eyesore for the Ganga Sagar Mela as the West Bengal government is desperately seeking a ‘National Fair’ status to the annual religious congregation.

The Hindu

Sabarimala gears up for Makaravilakku, teems with pilgrims

With just hours left for the Makaravilakku festival at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, almost all vantage points at the hillock here have been occupied by pilgrims.

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Makar Sankranti 2024: From Khichdi to Sesame seeds ladoo, what all you can enjoy on this festivity

Makar Sankranti is a prominent festival on the Indian calendar, devotees make offerings to the Hindu deity Surya on Makar Sankranti. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal government demands national status for Ganga Sagar Mela

As groups of pilgrims start arriving at Sagar Island for a holy dip at the confluence of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, the West Bengal government is leaving no stone unturned to describe the gathering as the biggest religious event in the country.

The Hindu

Security tightened in Puri for heritage corridor project inauguration on January 17

Anticipating a huge turnout of around five lakh devotees, five-layer security arrangements have been put in place in Puri, akin to measures taken during the annual Rath Yatra, for the inauguration of the temple heritage corridor project on January 17, officials said.

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