Hajo is considered as a home of Indo-Tibetian people who came to northeast India crossing Brahmaputra and Tista Rivers long ago. Some of the tribes migrated and settled out at Hajo area of Assam. The famous temple in Hajo is Hayagriva temple or stone temple of Hajo(among Hajo group of temples ) which was build in … Continue reading Short story of double Holi celebration at Hayagriva-Madhab temple, Hajo, Assam, India
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Short story of Guru Nanak Lama in Arunachal pradesh, India
In around 1980, Sikh regiment was posted in this border village of India. Till late 1990, there was no road to connect this village from other parts of India, only means of transport was subsidized government chopper. So this area became accessible to travelers only a few years ago. But an interesting story tells that … Continue reading Short story of Guru Nanak Lama in Arunachal pradesh, India
Short story of 1 less than 10 million gods in rock structures at Unakoti, Tripura, India
Unakoti is one of the sacred places for Hindus. It is believed that if one pray to Gods with a pure heart, all his wishes will come true. As per Hindu mythology, once upon a time lord shiva was going to Kashi(Varanasi, India ) with a group of 10 million gods and goddesses. On their … Continue reading Short story of 1 less than 10 million gods in rock structures at Unakoti, Tripura, India
Story of Bullet Temple, Rajasthan, India
Bullet temple is the only temple in India or I guess in a world where a motorcycle is worshiped. Most vehicles which are passing through pali road take a stop at this temple to get the blessing. It is believed that blessing from this place will protect you from the accidents. The strange belief has … Continue reading Story of Bullet Temple, Rajasthan, India
Stories from Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India
(Holi in India ) This picture was taken inside famous Bankey Bihari(Krishna) temple during Holi festival. During the festival time, everyone in Vrindavan greets each other saying "Radhey Radhey" while throwing colors on each other instead of "namaste" or hello. You are allowed to click picture inside the temple but you are not allowed to … Continue reading Stories from Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India