Festivals/Events Archives - Page 7 of 8

5 Fun things to do in Mumbai on weekends with friends

Jul

2014

Facebook Google+ Twitter Though we end up doing most of things with our friends, we still run out of ideas so that we can spend more time with friends in a better way. Yes, gossiping throughout the night can be fun, but sometimes you need ideas to add few different memories, click those selfies and fun ...

Independence day celebration in Delhi 7

Jul

2014

Facebook Google+ Twitter In a few days time, the vibrant colors of our National flag will adorn the streets of India; shopkeepers will clear their counters for little tri-color flags and patriotic merchandise. Soon, TV channels will start airing documentaries, movies and talk shows to commemorate the important national event of our Independence Day. All ...

8 Things about the Onam Festival that every Indian should know ! 4

Jul

2014

Facebook Google+ Twitter 1. When is ONAM celebrated ? The Onam Festival is celebrated for ten days every year, in the Malaylam month of Chingam, which is between end of September and the beginning of October. This year in 2015, the festivities begin from 28th August, 2015 which marks the first day of the festival known as ‘Atham’. ...

Islamic Architecture in India – Ramadan Special 1

Jul

2014

Facebook Google+ Twitter The most celebrated Muslim festival in India is going on this month. Ramadan – celebrated in the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar, is a month of fasting which signifies the time to purify one’s soul. This fast is observed for a period of 30 days, the day after this is marked ...

Hemis Festival 2017 – Ladakh 2

Jul

2014

Facebook Google+ Twitter This is the time when the summer has seeped into the nook and corners of Ladakh while the winter is safely tucked away. The people are seen welcoming the warmth as they eagerly await the celebrations of their largest Hemis festival that takes place in Hemis. The biggest Tibetan monastery of Ladakh ...

Places to Visit in India for Music & Concerts 2

Jul

2014

Facebook Google+ Twitter “Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” – Maya Agnelou Do you like music? How do you listen to your favorite tunes? How about camping or while travelling to a new destination? It’s Music Day ! At Holidify.com, we are ...

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2016 : Dates and Details 13

Jun

2014

Facebook Google+ Twitter The resonating sound of the conch shells elevates the synchronized music of the drums and bells with the chanting steadily rising in tempo and faith; the god is brought out of the temple. Lord Jagannath, the reincarnation of the notorious Lord Krishna resides in the temple town of Puri along the Bay ...

Amarnath Yatra 2018 – Route and Dates 6

Jun

2014

Facebook Google+ Twitter The Amarnath yatra route attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year who visit the site during Shravani Mela in July-August (Shravan month in Hindu calendar) – the only time in the whole year when the Amarnath cave is accessible. The annual ‘Amarnath Yatra’ is marked by ‘Pratham Pujan’ which is said to invoke the ...

Shigmo Festival in Goa – All you need to know 6

Mar

2014

Facebook Google+ Twitter GOA is up and ready to hail in the 14 day long Shigmo festival also known as Shigmotsav from 7th March- 20th March, 2016. The festival resembling Holi is to celebrate the coming of Spring. What is Shigmo festival about? Shigmo parade is a street festival filled with colors, music, dance and float ...

Bringing in Women’s Day

Mar

2014

Facebook Google+ Twitter She was the one whose finger you held when you took your first baby steps. She was the one who wished the angels for you when you first broke your milk teeth. She was the one who would make Complan for you in the middle of the night when you were ...