Top 10 places to visit in Rishikesh

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April 11, 2022, 1:07 PM

Rishikesh is the most popular tourist hotspot in India for youngsters where tranquil Ganges flows through the Himalayan steeps to give a mesmerising view.

Also known as hermit’s hermitage, a sage’s abode and an adventure lover’s hub, Rishikesh is commonly referred to as the Yoga Capital of India. Rishikesh, in fact, is also known for its connection with The Beatles. In February 1968, members of the legendary English rock band visited Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s to learn transcendental meditation. Rishikesh, being blessed by nature, has almost every thing including mountains, rivers, water sports, temples, beautiful ashrams and what not.

Let’s walk through the famous attractions of memorial location Rishikesh.

Lakshaman Jhula– It is an iron suspension bridge built upon holy river Ganga which measures 450-ft long in length constructed in 1923. Legends say that the bridge was built exactly where Lakshman, brother of Lord Rama, crossed the river on jute ropes

2. Ganga Arti- Ganga Arti is famous in Rishikesh. The holy Ganges is worshipped at various ghats in Rishikesh which presents a beautiful picture with flames of Aarti seen on Ganges water shining high and the Aarti echoing across the mountains coming back to your ears making you feel as God was sent blessings back in this form.

3. Jumping heights– This is an adventure sports centre in Rishikesh which is sure to give an adrenaline rush. Love adventures? If yes, then you should visit Chatti in Rishikesh.

4. Neelkaanth Temple– Scenically situated on the hill, Neelkaanth Temple is dedicated to Lord shiva.

5. Ram Jhula– It is considered as most famous attraction of Rishikesh as it is an Iron suspension bridge built over holy river Ganga. Ram Jhula has a length of 450 feet which connects Shivananda Ashram with Swargashram. Ram Jhula also offers a panoramic view of river Ganga and Rishikesh city as it is blessed with number of temples.

6. Triveni Ghat– Triveni Ghat is a sacred ghat in Rishikesh famous for the Ganga Aarti.

7. Geeta Bhawan– This is the most calm and inspiring place in Rishikesh.

8. Byasi– Byasi, a small village in Uttarakhand located at the banks of holy river Ganga, is situated at a distance of about 30 km from Rishikesh. Known for adventurous water sport of river rafting and camping, Byasi has favourable demography and consistent flow of river Ganga which helps in smooth and easy river rafting.

9. Muni ki Reti– Located near pilgrimage city of Rishikesh, it offers breathtaking views of Nature. The small town houses many ashrams including the Divine Life Society of Sivananda Saraswati

10. Bharat Mandir– It is an ancient temple of Lord Rishikesh located in the1 heart of the Rishikesh city.

Five of the most haunted places in India that you need to know about!

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April 11, 2022, 1:08 AM

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The Barog Tunnel

Five of the most haunted places in India that you need to know about!

The queen of Hill Stations and various tunnels between the mountains, Shimla holds a tale of a most haunted tunnel. The Barog Tunnel, one of the longest tunnels through the mountains of Shimla-Kalka route that lasts for over two minutes will give you goosebumps.

Named after Colonel Barog this tunnel no. 33 is believed to be haunted by the ghost of colonel Barog. People often spots Barog in the tunnel and he just vanishes unknowingly. His spirit is not evil and he doesn’t harm anyone but he chats with people who are unaware of his existence.

The tale behind why his spirit still roaming around that tunnel goes back in 1989, when Barog was assigned the task of constructing a tunnel in this region but his calculations went wrong and he was not ae to finish his job on time. Due to which, he was fired and later blamed by many with all this humiliation, Barog committed suicide. He was buried outside the incomplete tunnel to pay homage to his work. Since then his spirit has not left that tunnel.

Dumas beach

Surrounded with black sand this spooky beach will give chills down your spine. This beautiful beach located in Gujarat feels like heaven in daytime but turns out to be hell after sunset. No one dares to stay at the beach after sun goes down when they do they never come back.

It is believed that Dumas beach was once used as a Hindu burial ground which is why it is possessed by several evil spirits that never left the region. The presence of black sand is also due to amount of ash created by the burning dead bodies.

This cursed beach is one of the topmost tourist destination of Gujarat. The beach is full of negative vibes and many Paranormal activities has been spotted in the area, many people have been found dead, many missing with no clue behind.

Kuldhara village

Kuldhara the most haunted and mysterious village in India is situated 17 kilometres from Jaisalmer. This cursed village is surrounded by Paranormal activities and was abandoned by its residents in just one night. Its open doors speaks a 200 years old tale of Diwan(Minister) of Jaisalmer.

Diwan who was believed to be extremely huge demon like collected taxes from the villagers. One day Diwan fell in love with Mukhia’s daughter and be announced his marriage proposal as an threat. Everyone was frightened as Mukhiya never wanted to give his daughter to this evil man. Mukhiya decided that the entire community will leave the village overnight cruising Diwan and the village land.

Since then no one if found in that village except from, unknown shadows, evil voices, hand prints of children on cars when someone visited.

Angrasen ki baoli

Angrasen ki baoli one of the ancient stepwell and the most spookiest place in Delhi is hidden in amongst the sky-high buildings of Connaught Place.

The history of this place is believed to be mysterious. It is said that the water collected in this stepwell was black and evil like in color, it tempted the poeple near it and were compelled to commit suicide. As soon as a person jumps into the well it, the water would rise up and spilled back the blood of the victim.

The black water is dried up a ling back ago and stepwell has became a tourist destination but it is believed that it is still haunted by evil spirits and demons that are hidden beneath the wall.

Bhangarh fort

Considered as the most haunted place of India, Bhangarh fort in Rajasthan is a 16th century fort built by Bhagwant Das for his younger son Madho Singh.

No one is allowed to enter the fort after sunset and before sunrise. The fort is cursed by a tantric called Singhia due to which this fort and entire village is still haunted and believed that no one in this village or fort can be reborn and are doomed to roam this place as an evil spirit.

Ram Navami Festival: Special Ram Tarak Yagya at Shri Krishna Balram Temple in Jaipur

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April 10, 2022, 10:58 PM

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Ram Navami Festival was celebrated with great pomp at Shri Krishna Balram Mandir, Jagatpura on Sunday. As it is known that Ramnavami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram, a special Ram Tarak Yagya was organized for the salvation of mankind in the temple.

The program started with sankirtana at 4:30 pm, Lord Shri Krishna-Balram were decorated with bows and arrows in the form of Rama and Lakshmana.

Devotees observed fast throughout the day and performed Hari Naam Sankirtana. Special hymns were also sung in remembrance of the pastimes of Maryada Purushottam Bhagwan Ramchandra ji and in praise of Lord Ramchandra.

Amitasan Das Ji, President of Shri Krishna Balram Mandir, Jaipur, said that “Ram Tarak Yagya is performed especially on the day of Shri Ram Navami. During Ram Tarak Yagya, recitation of 108 holy names of Lord Rama (Shri Ram Ashtottara) and a special video based on the life of Lord Shri Ram was shown in the temple, after that Maha Aarti was performed and the palanquin of Lord Shri Ram Lakshman was taken out, all this program was shown live on the social media channels of the temple and finally in the temple Prasadi was distributed to all devotees who came.

On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, the Cultural Education Department of Hare Krishna Movement Jaipur released the poster of Summer Culture Camp 2022, in which children will be taught moral lessons based on Bhagavad Gita, Quiz, Mantra Meditation, Shloka Pronunciation, Vadhya Yantra, Kirtan, Painting, Vedic Cooking, Art and Craft, Theater etc. will be taught with fun and games. At the end on the day of prize distribution ceremony, all the children will give their presentations and prizes will be distributed

New Normal: Jaipur realtors conceive agro townships to promote co-operative farming

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April 10, 2022, 10:44 PM

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Call it an inspiration drawn from the pandemic like COVID or an urge to connect with nature that the realtors in Jaipur have conceived the concept of agro township, a first of its kind in India, under which farms are being sold to middle class families to promote the concept of cooperating farming.

This kind of innovative cooperative farming is being promoted in areas surrounding canals and water bodies in regions like Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, etc where Pak Hindu migrants, who have been reeling under pathetic conditions, will be hired as farmers.

“Those who have migrated from Pakistan will be hired on these farms so that they can sustain their livelihood. We have seen pathetic conditions of these people who left their houses across the borders to return to their motherland, says Rajendra Pachar, managing director of Pachar Group.

After returning to India, they have no job and identity and now we have decided to provide work to them so that they can sustain a decent livelihood, says Pachar.

In fact, 50 per cent of produce will be shared with farmers and owners each while we will provide logistics to provide farm to doorstep model. Also, we have solar panels which will supply power on fields, he added.

This is first of its kind organised cooperative farming concept in India which has been launched in cities like Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sanchore Sirohi, Alwar, Sawai Madhopur, Banswara etc..

When asked what inspired him to launch this concept, he said, “During covid, we stayed in villages for two years. In fact village life was different from the urban life, In cities, people were panicked and stuck indoors while villagers were breathing easy under open sky and staying in the open in lush green surroundings, said Pachar.

Hence came the idea. The agro township is the first ever cooperative farming concept which gives absolute ownership and title rights of the farm lands to middle class families.

What we promise here is farm ownership where fresh and organic food will be produced at quite a low investment. We empower middle class Indians to feel like farmers and have pure, fresh and organic food for their families.

The individual ownership with cooperative farming under which individual is free to sell or gift the property is USP of this project, he adds.

On the tune of residents’ welfare association in society, we will form a farm owners welfare association where the day to day issues can be resolved and are providing residence for estate manager, guard residence, farmer residence and cattle shed and small factory for oil extraction and spice grinders. Basically it’s a gated township and as per govt guidelines, agro township can be converted to agro resort after nine years.

Initially, we are selling 4 bigha to each person. Imagine if we have 50 units in one project, there will be 50 owners and whatever they produce shall be shared with them. Next after five years, we will allow them to have two rooms on this land and open them to tourists.

Imagine the lush green surroundings which will definitely boost agro rural tourism, he says.

One project can generate around 3000 jobs in rural areas and once agro rural project is boosted, the rural economy can see a turnaround as global tourists can visit here to experience the real India whose soul resides in villages, he says with a smile.

The Mars on Earth: Wadi Rum camping will make you feel like you are on a mission to Mars…

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April 10, 2022, 9:31 PM

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With sleeping under the stars to walking on Mars, Wadi Rum offers it all on Earth. A spectacular sunset to breathtaking sunrise along with astonishing culture, this desert land will take you to another universe..

Wadi Rum an ancient lost desert city mentioned in Quran is a breathtaking valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock located in southern Jordan 60 km to the east of Aqaba.

This largest wadi in Jordan is popularly known as Valley of the Moon and has the desert of nearly 74,200 hectares which feels like out of this world.

This epic desert is one of the Jordan’s most attractive destination and is surely in the bucket list of travel freaks. The fact that makes this Rum so unique is its blood red sands and sandstones mountains which creates an luring mars like landscape.

The Mars on Earth: Wadi Rum camping will make you feel like you are on a mission to Mars...

Setting your foot in Wadi Rum will certainly make you feel like you are walking on Mars. This spectacular Desert will give an experience of camping on Mars. There are various luxury camps in Wadi Rum one of which is, Memories Aicha Luxury Camp which resembles the Pods on Mars and gives and unique exposure on Earth land.

Other than that, Wadi rum also offers dome-style tents known and Star pods or bubble tents that are specially designed for stargazing purposes, it creates an outer space experience in the vast empty desert.

Wadi Rum gives an absolute out of the world experience with the most beautiful sunset, sunrise and star gazing experience. A valley of the moon to Mars on Earth Vadi Rum has been used as a set in a number of science fictional films like, Mission to Mars, Red Planet, The last days on Mars etc.

Wadi Rum mainly offers 4×4 Desert tour which includes, camel rides, camping under the stars, riding Arabian horses, hiking and rock-climbing among the massive rock formations.

Some of the most magnificent spots on Wadi Rum are, Lawrence’s spring, Sand Dunes, Small Arch, Khazali Canyon, White Valley, Nughara Canyon, Wadi Sabet, Geber Amra, Qatar Spring, Umm Fruth Rock Bridge, Jebel Umm Adami and Abu Khashaba Canyon.

Other than that Wadi Rum presents astonishing historical landscape which gives an overview of its 12,000 years ago history. With almost 25,000 petroglyphs (rock carvings), 20,000 inscriptions, and 154 archaeological sites Wadi Rum traces the early development pf alphabet.

Mahatara Jayanti 2022 Date, Time, Significance and All About Maa Tara

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April 10, 2022, 2:42 PM

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Mata Tara Devi destroys all troubles existing in human life. Worship of this Devi is called Aghori Sadhna. Worshiping Tara Devi following all rituals brings wealth, happiness and peace in life. Tara Devi is also known as Tarini Devi, Neela Saraswati, Ekjata and Ugra Tara whose forms are worshiped with the desire to destroy the enemies.

When is Mahatara Jayanti Celebrated?

According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Mahatara Jayanti is celebrated on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra. In 2022, Mahatara Jayanti will be celebrated on April 10.

Origin of Mata Mahatara ji, story behind the name Tara Devi

Before the universe, no element was present in the world. While there was darkness everywhere and maa Kali ji was present, there was no power and at that time a ray of light was born in the universe which was known as Mahatara. The devi was named Tara Devi due to the origin of light.

How to Worship Mahatara
Worshiping Devi Tara and chanting her mantras provides speech power, destruction of enemies and liberation.

Devi’s Mantra

Chanting“स्त्रीं हूं हृं हूं फट्” brings welfare to all and chanting of this Panchakshari Mantra gives peace to the devotee.

Significance of Mahatara Jayanti
Tara Devi worship is considered important in Sanatan Dharma. This birth anniversary is organised at Shridham Maa Tripurasundari Temple located in Jhoteshwar Ashram in Gotegaon, India on this day. Mata Tara Devi devotees gather here from far and wide for the worship of Devi.

Mahavir Jayanti Festival 2022 Wishes Quotes, Date, Day and All You Need to Know

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April 10, 2022, 12:30 PM

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Mahavir Jayanti 2022 Quotes, Wishes, Messages, SMS, Images, Pics – Lord Mahavira has great importance in Jainism. He is recognised as a saint who devoted his entire life to the interest of Jain society in India and around the world.

Lord Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the spiritual leader of Jainism. He was a saint who devoted his entire life to the interest of Jain society in India and around the world.

Mahavir Jayanti, hence, is celebrated as the birth anniversary of 24th Tirthankara. Jains across the globe celebrate this day with great fervour by reading religious rhymes and donating goods to needy.. As per the Gregorian Calendar, Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated in the month of March or April. This year the auspicious day is being celebrated on April 14.

When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2022?

This year, Mahavir Jayanti will be observed on April 14.

How Jains celebrate this day?

Jains carry out a procession with the idol of Lord Mahavir and they sing religious songs and celebrate this day with full fervour and enthusiasm.

History of Mahavir Jayanti 2021:

Lord Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism who was known as Vardhamana. He. Born in the 6th century BCE in Bihar, he was born to queen Trishala and king Siddhartha on the 13th day of the bright half of the moon, in Chaitra month.

He shared a high interest in meditation and in Jainism and at the age of 30, he took the spiritual path and left his throne to practice Jainism.

The observance of Lord Mahavira

The observance of Lord Mahavira were:

*Ahimsa (Non-Violence)– Being a firm believer, he always wished that people should follow the path of non-violence.
*Satya (Truth)– He believed in telling the truth always and being truthful.
*Asteya (Non-Stealing)– He believed that people always practice honesty and should not steal things.
*Brahmacharya (chastity)– He believed that people should avoid in indulging in sensual pleasures.
*Aparigraha (non-attachment) — He believed that people should not attach to non-material things

Mahavir Jayanti Whatsapp Wishes Status

This holy festival of Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated with great pomp. So here comes the Mahavir Jayanti Whatsapp wishes:

Strive for peace and strength Fraternity … Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2022

Follow the path of non-violence; Take oath on this auspicious day; Best wishes on Mahavir Jayanti 2022

I always ask Lord Mahavira to abandon him, Not what you want … !! This is because of your desires maybe a little less…! But you describe a lot …! Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2022

Celebrate this auspicious occasion with Mahavir Jayanti messages and share happy Mahavir Jayanti wishes messages. I wish everyone with these Mahavir Jayanti Whatsapp messages, quotes, pictures.

May Lord Mahavira bless you and salute Mahavir Jayadeva for integrity and external support!

Ram Navami Wishes, Quotes, Images, Poster, Banner, Status Video, SMS, Greetings in English

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April 9, 2022, 2:51 AM

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Ram Navami Wishes in English, Quotes, Images, Poster, Banner, Rangoli Design, Status Video, SMS, Greetings, Captions

Ram Navami festival is celebrated with joy and happiness across India to celebrate the day as Lord Rama’s birth anniversary who was born to Queen Kaushalya, King Dasharatha’s first wife in the Shukla Paksha of the Chaitra month as per the Hindu Calendar.

The day marks one of the most important festivals in the Hindu Calendar which is celebrated right after one week from Telugu New Year(Ugadi Festival). Rama Navami Festival in India falls on the ninth day in the month of Chaitra, which also marks the end of Navratri.

Happy Ram Navami Wishes

Ram Navami Wishes and Blessings to you and your family. May the almighty Lord Rama bless u all with good things and perfect health. Happy Ram Navami.

May happiness and serenity fill your life, with the echoes the chants on the day of the birth of Lord Rama. Wishing you a Happy Ram Navami.

May the blessings of Lord Rama shall always be showered upon you. On his birthday, I wish you a blessed and blissful life.

May this auspicious day of Ram Navami brings you happiness and fills your life with joy and prosperity.

May you are blessed with happiness, prosperity and success on this auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.

Ram Navami Wishes, Quotes, Images, Poster, Banner, Status Video, SMS, Greetings in English

Chaiti Chhath Puja 2022 Wishes Quotes, Date, Time and All You Need to Know About…

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April 7, 2022, 9:02 PM

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Chaiti Chhath Puja 2022 Date

This year, the auspicious festival of Chaiti Chhath started on April 5 and shall conclude on April 8th, 2022 with Arghya to the rising sun.

Day 1: Nahay Khay ( April 5)

On the very first day of the auspicious 4-day festival is Nahay Khay when the devotees who performing Chhath and others take dip in holy waters of Gange and cook a meal for the day that is the prasad on that day.

Day 2: Kharna (April 6)

On second day of festival, people take a holy dip in Ganges, and prepare Kharna Kheer. They perform puja of Chhathi Mata and eat the Kheer as Prasad. On this day, many people usually consume a single meal without any salt.

Day 3: Pahla Arhgya or Sandhya Arghya (April 7)

On this day, devotees observe a day-long fast. On this day, in the evening at the time of sun set, devotees offer Arghya to the setting Sun and continue their fast throughout the night.

Day 4: Parana or Usha Arghya (April 8)

On 4th day and last day of the Chaiti Chhath, devotees offer Arghya to the rising sun and break their long 36 hours fast by eating Prasad. The sunrise timing for the last day of Chhath is 6:40 am

Chaiti Chhath Puja 2022 Wishes Quotes

May this Chhath Puja bring Blessings and happiness your way. May all your dreams come true. And all evils shed away. Happy Chaiti Chhath Puja!

May this Chhath Puja mark the beginning
Of life, fortune and success for you
May the wishes to make this day
Be blessed by Sun God and come true.
Happy Chaiti Chhath Puja

May this Chaiti Chhath Puja festival Light up for You, hopes of Happy times & dreams for a year full of smiles!
Happy Chaiti Chhath Puja!

Wishing All of You a very Happy Chaiti Chhath Puja

Ranbir Kapoor Alia Bhatt wedding: Their love story, marriage date, venue, honeymoon destination and more details are here…

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April 7, 2022, 8:12 PM

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Ranbir Kapoor, son of late Rishi Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, daughter of Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdaan are tying the knot next week. Know their wedding dates, venue, honeymoon destination and more…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt seem are reported to be tying the knot in the coming week. Sources confirmed media houses that the wedding is taking place at Ranbir’s Pali Hill house.

The duo’s love story started on the sets of Brahmastra and they made their first public appearance together at Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja’s wedding reception in Mumbai in 2018.

Wedding Dates

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor will reportedly tie the knotty knot next week. Their wedding festivities will reportedly start from April 13. As per the Pinkvilla report, “The wedding festivities will start from 13th April and shall continue till 15th April. On 13th, the Mehendi function will take place at Alia’s home in Bandra (Vaastu). On 14th Haldi/Sangeet at Vaastu. The Big Day- On the 15th, when the wedding will take place.”

Wedding venue

There are reports coming in confirming that the star couple is likely to get married at Ranbir Kapoor’s ancestral RK House situated in Chembur, Mumbai. In fact, his parents Rishi Kapoor and Neetu were also married at the family house.

Honeymoon destination

A source told IndiaToday.in that Ranbir and Alia have planned their honeymoon. “Ranbir and Alia have decided to enjoy their honeymoon in South Africa. After celebrating the New Year abroad, the couple has planned to take a safari in Africa again,” the source claimed.

The Lungar Ceremony

An India Today report said that the couple will have a big fat Punjabi wedding following which they will offer langar at a local Gurudwara.. When Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh got married, a langar was offered in their names at a Gurudwara too.