Vrindavan: Noted for its numerous temples, both old and modern, Vrindavan isjust 15 km from Mathura and is another major place of pilgrimage. The name Vrindavan evokes the playfulness and lovable characteristics of Shri Krishna. This is the woods where he frolicked with the gopis and wooed Radha. The Madan… Continue reading
Varanasi has een a centre of learning for several centuries, and the Benares Hindu University is one of its leading educational institutions, funded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya n 916, the aim of the institution was to mPart education in Indian art, music, culture and philosophy and promote the study of… Continue reading
Allahabad Situated in eastern Uttar Pradesh at Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the holy rivers the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati, Allahabad is close to Varanasi, Lucknow and Kanpur. It was formerly known as Prayag. Established by Moghul Emperor Akbarby the name of Illahabas (House of Allah), Allahabad remains… Continue reading
Fatehpur Sikri: This magnificent city of historical importance, 40 km west of Agra, was constructed by Mughal emperor Akbar and it served as the empire’s capital from 1571 until 1585. Although a brilliant Indo- Islamic masterpiece, the city was abandoned shortly after Akbar’s death, due to severe water shortage. Fatehpur… Continue reading
Agra The history of Agra dates back to the Mahabharata times when it was called Agrabana or Paradise. It has got a place on the world map designed by Ptolemy, the famous geographer of the 2nd century AD. Many of the monuments in and around Agra that we see today… Continue reading
The Lucknow Festival, in the months of November-December, captures the undying elegance and splendours of Awadh, now Lucknow. A brilliant showcase of the arts, crafts, and above all the heavenly cuisine of this land, the festival is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Hi Tourism Spots Forts and Palaces: The Red Fort, Sikri… Continue reading
Uttar Pradesh With a tremendous population, Uttar Pradesh is India’s most populous state and is considered to be the birthplace of Hinduism and has many important sites of Hindu pilgrimage. The Ganges, Hinduism’s most sacred river, rises in Uttarakhand and flows through the state and it also houses the bathing… Continue reading