Bikaner, the fortified city of Rajasthan, bedazzles in the month of January as each year the magnificent fest glorifies the golden sands.
Nrityagram: The Dance Village, INDIA
The classical dances of India are an eloquent expression of our ancient civilisation, and a remarkable continuity of our cultural heritage. Synthesis of various forms of dance was possible because of tradition, environment, and spiritual aspirations that gave each style a particular form of its own.
If you have an artistic bent of mind and like classical music and dance, Nrityagram is a great weekend getaway. The most high profile of all art schools in the country, Nrityagram is situated in Hessaraghatta, 35 kms from Bangalore. Set up in 1990 in a 10-acre agricultural land leased by the Government of Karnataka for 30 years, a sincere effort has been made to nourish different dance styles and martial arts through the ancient system of ‘Guru Shisya Parampara.’ Nrityagram was the brainchild of one-time fashion-model-turned-Odissi danseuse Protima Gauri. The village has been designed by architect Gerard daCunha, and while its artistic ambitions are laudable, its’ architectural innovations are no less weighty.
Nrityagram has a perfect village ambience with mud buildings, greenery, shady trees etc. Reading a book under a tree or taking a long walk is a good idea. If you plan a visit around spring, make sure you are there during Vasantahabba-spring festival-an annual celebration of dance and music where maestros from all over the world come to perform. This festival, considered the Woodstock of classical dance and music in India, is a dusk-to-dawn show at the open-air amphitheatre in Nrityagram.
How Goa became a part of India
In 1947, Portugal’s Estado da India consisted of Goa, Daman, Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
BELUR, INDIA
BELUR, INDIA
Belur is 222 Kms from Bangalore, 34 Kms from Hassan and 149 Kms from Mysore. This place is famous for its exquisite temples. Belur is known as Dakshina Varanasi or South Banaras for its temples. The serenity of Belur is attributed to the celebrated temple of Channakeshava, built by the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in 117 A. D. to commemorate his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism.
GOND TRIBAL PAINTINGS AN ART OF INDIA.
Gond tribal paintings originated from Madhya Pradesh a state of India where most of the people earn their livings through cultivation. It is one of the tribal folk art painting of India. It is very popular because of its originality. It is handmade and Gond paintings are well-honed as an art among the Gond tribe of Mandala and are specially the wall paintings of Bundelkhand, Gondwana, Nimar and Malwa. The Gond paintings are the living expressions of the people of the tribal village that are deeply linked with their day to day lives.
Gond paintings are actually painted by the tribal people on the walls of their house to make their house more beautiful and attractive..These paintings are not just mere decorations, but also the instant expressions of their religious sentiments and devotions.
Bikaner Camel Festival , India
Start Date: Saturday, 7 January 2012
End Date: Sunday, 8 January 2012
Venue: Rajasthan
Country: India
Category: Fairs & Festivals
India is known for being the largest democratic country of the world and there by the country has number of fairs and fests that makes it happening on the world map. Some fest are just weird and some are deep rooted to the heritage and culture. Bikaner Camel Festival is weird and yet deep rooted. Held in Bikaner Rajasthan, the fair is organized by Department of Tourism, Art and Culture. This is a charming fest that showcases the culture of Rajasthan in subtle way. A great way to experience something raw straight from the rustic village of Rajasthan. The fest also give opportunities to shopaholics who could indulge in shopping some handicraft material from this place. As the name suggest the major attractions of the fest are the camels. They are at their best and display some unusual stunts that you wouldn’t find it happening on any other days. That includes the Camel Race, Dances and even a beauty peagent!, exclusively for camels. Evenings adds charm to the fest. Various musical concerts, dances and puppet show increase the interest of the traveller by many fold.
Tawang- The Splendid Heaven in Arunachal Pradesh, INDIA
Tawang Tourism is an interesting outdoor deal for hikers and trekking enthusiasts coming from different parts of the world. Situated at an altitude of 12,000 ft. beyond the sea level, the traveling experience to Tawang district in Andhra Pradesh, India may seem little tiring to you. The place is very adventurous and normally looks like a hill station and delicately shares borders with Tibet and China. Further, its assorted high altitude lakes hold you back to move ahead, but the natural enigma attached to the overall beauty of Tawang is so boosting that you actually feel like challenging your zeal and discover it at least once. However, the district was a centre of Tantric religion before emerged as a Buddhist Monastery 400 years old established by the monk Mera Lama, and is one of the biggest in India.
Alternatively, known as the ‘Galden Namgyal Lhatse’, the Tawang Monastery is blessed with interesting displays. Such as Thangkas (Tibetan painting on cloth) and a mammoth size gaudy figurine of Sakyamuni (the historical Buddha) in the prayer hall. Further, there are over 100 lakes, waterfalls, deep valleys and mountains to cast a spell on you. Where the west of the Tawang when stretches over the horizon seems like a large prepared fire south on the end exposes the Tawanchu river engraving a deep chasm as it rages by. The snow covered peaks point towards the east and the craggy cliffs advances towards the north. The best time to visit Tawang is from April to October and is immaculate to discover some of the treasured manuscripts penned in gold. It is indisputably a serene and isolated retreat where over 500 monks meditate and advance Buddha teachings.
Auroville- A Doorway to the Progressive Universal Harmony, India
Representing proud image of India, Auroville city is situated at about 10kms north of Puducherry in Tamil Nadu. Often described as “the City of Dawn” the visit to Auroville is a solution to those who are wondering to see unity in diversity. It is a city where your body, mind and soul come in equilibrium and thus offer all a heavenly experience. Coming here would mean that we are journeying Human Revolution attracting people of different beliefs and backgrounds to live in absolute harmony for the rest of life. The environs of the city are very revitalizing. Thanks to its varieties of trees, and the green lush vegetation sheltering animals and avian species. Thus uncovers a genuinely fresh and healthy ambiance perfect to offer you non-stop sight of foreign visitors.
Established in year 1968 by ex- famous yoga leader Mirra Alfassa, the city of Auroville is governed by the Auroville Foundation through the act of Indian Parliament. As she was greatly inspired by the teachings of Sri Aurobindo so she built the city aiming to spread positivity everywhere. Matrimandir, the main attraction of this serene location presents a globe like formation covered in golden discs and its expanded greenness leaves lasting impressions on you. Plus, a beautiful room to meditate and a hall highlighted with a 70 cm shinning crystal ball without any doubt jam your attention. Auroville is a residential settlement housing near about 1,100 residents, and the city is segregated into four zones. However, several encouraging developments can be experienced here, all supported by the some government and non-government organizations. Thus focusing on a better image of terrestial divine.
