Kaksar Dance About: The Abuj-Maria tribal community perform an interesting dance known as Kaksar. Actually, Kaksar is a deity who is worshipped before the rains for a rich harvest. It is, however, different from the other harvest dances discussed earliler, because, according to the tradition, while the boys and girls are dancing they choose their partners for life. … Read more
Jawara Dance About: Jawara, a harvest dance, is usually performed in the Bundelkhand area of Madhya Pradesh. It reflects the gaiety and pleasure of the peasants who have attained a good harvest. Both men and women partake in this dance. The female performers wear colorful costumes and carry baskets full of jawara on their heads. Although, … Read more
Gaur Dance About: Gaur Dance, also known as Bison Dance, is one of the most popular dance forms of Madhya Pradesh. The dance is mainly performed by the Bison Horn Marias of South Bastar. This spectacular dance symbolizes the hunting spirit of the tribe.Gaur Dance is named after ‘Gaur‘, a ferocious bison. The invitation for a … Read more
Chaitra festival dance About: The Chaitra festival dance is another famous dance of the Gonds of Bastar district; it is performed after the harvest to thank goddess Annapurna for the harvest already gathered and to seek her blessings for the next crop. Men and women dance in a circle, in semi-circles or in rows; all dancers hold each other’s … Read more
Baredi or Yadav Dance About: Baredi is an important folk dance of the Gwalior district. Staring from Diwali, the dance is performed till the day of ‘Karthik Purnima‘. A host of musical instruments like dholak, jhanz, manjira, mridang and daphli imparts the tribal beat as the dancers perform and move around in circles. Folk songs are also … Read more
Ahiri Dance About: Ahiri Dance is a trademark of the cattle herders of Gwalior. The dance also has religious overtones, as the various communities of Gwalior who perform this dance, are considered to be the descendants of Lord Krishna. The Ahir community is the most avid follower of this dance form and they perform Ahiri on all the … Read more
Vellore Fort About: The city of Vellore, situated 145 km from Chennai, is a very calm and subtle place. Vellore is located on the banks of River Palar and is considered a historical city. The name Vellore which means city of spears itself suggests that this city was a battle field and has witnessed many … Read more
Vattakottai Fort About: Vattakottai Fort is one of the many forts and monuments that are erected across India. It is a symbol of the military history of India, which was formerly a Dutch and then a British colony. Vattakottai Fort is a specially erected fort on the sea coastline on the southern tip of India. … Read more
Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort About: Tiruchirappalli, situated on the banks of the river Cauvery is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu. It was a citadel of the early Cholas which later fell to the Pallavas. Trichy is a fine blend of tradition and modernity built around the Rock Fort. Apart from the Fort, there are … Read more
Udayagiri Forts About: Udaygiri Fort is located at Puliyoorkurichi, near the Padmanabhapuram Fort on the Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil National highway.The Udayagiri fort should not be confused with the fort of the same name located at Udayagiri Village in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.The fort was in a neglected state for many years till district administration took notice. … Read more
Vijayraghavgarh Fort About: Vijayraghavgarh is a fort made in around 1826 by Thakur Prayagdas, son of Maihar King – Bishan Singh. Vijayraghavgarh is about 35km. away from Katni City. Vijayraghavgarh fort is surrounded by a deep trench aroud it just like in Red fort of Delhi. Most of the fort is constructed using red sand-stone … Read more
About: The Sheesh Mahal in Orchha is one of the best hotels in the town. The hotel features a wide range of modern facilities and services in its 8 well appointed guestrooms and throughout the premises. This hotel is characterized by a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of orchha making it a best … Read more
Noor Us Sabah Palace in Bhopal About: This magnificent palace inside the Gwalior Fort was built by Raja Man Singh of the Tomar dynasty between 1486 and 1516. The palace can be reached by north eastern fort entrance. Because of the richly tiled and painted decorations with elephants and peacocks, and the exceptional fresco with … Read more
Narwar Fort About: Narwar Fort is situated atop a hill, at Narwar in Madhya Pradesh, about 500 feet above ground level spread over an area of 8 km², which stands on a steep scarp of the Vindhya Range. Kachwaha Rajputs are said to have built (or rebuilt) the fort when they occupied Narwar in the … Read more
Mhow Fort About: Mhow is famous for its mild and pleasant weather, unspoilt countryside and the cool evening breeze known as Shab-e-Malwa which makes the summers less harsh and so much more tolerable. Some of the picnic spots in and around Mhow are: Patal Pani waterfalls, Choral dam, Nakheri dam, Beircha lake, the lakes near … Read more
Man Mandir Palace About: This magnificent palace inside the Gwalior Fort was built by Raja Man Singh of the Tomar dynasty between 1486 and 1516. The palace can be reached by north eastern fort entrance. Because of the richly tiled and painted decorations with elephants and peacocks, and the exceptional fresco with the ducks paddling … Read more
Mandu Fort About: Mandu, or Mandavgarh, is a ruined city in the Dhar district in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh state, central India. The distance between Dhar & Mandu is about 35 km. In the 11th century, Mandu was the sub division of the Tarangagadh or Taranga kingdom . This fortress town on … Read more
Mandsaur Fort About: Mandsaur Fort, also known as Dashpur Fort, is situated in Mandsaur city in Mandsaur district in Madhya Pradesh state of India. He is also remembered for his wonderful taste in architecture. Bandi Ji Ka Baag: A Temple with Glass interiors. Bandi Ji Ka Baag is a 120 Yrs old Jain temple with … Read more
Madhav Vilas Palace Shivpuri About: One of the greatest Monuments of the Holkar Dynasty, it covers a total area of 28 hectares. At one time it used to be the best rose Gardens of the City. Lal Baag Palace is one of the grandest monuments the Holkar dynasty left Indore. A reflection of their taste, … Read more
Lal Baag Palace About: One of the greatest Monuments of the Holkar Dynasty, it covers a total area of 28 hectares. At one time it used to be the best rose Gardens of the City. Lal Baag Palace is one of the grandest monuments the Holkar dynasty left Indore. A reflection of their taste, grandeur … Read more
Jhansi Fort About: Location info: Address:District:Nearest City:Best time to visit: Climate/Weather: History: Interesting things to do: Interesting things to Visit: Mobile range info: How to reach? Nearest Railway Station:Nearest Airport:Road Transport: Nearest Visiting places: Nearest Petrol Pump: Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: Things to carry: Tips & Suggestions: Help Line/Phone Number: Police Station:Nearest Hospital:Society/Community Phone Number Image Gallery of … Read more
Jehan Numa Palace About: Bhopal, the state capital, has interesting museums and mosques. It is said to have taken its name from Raja Bhoj, who ruled Bhopal in the 11th century. Until 1952, Bhopal was an independent, Muslim-ruled princely state. Tourists often come here while going to and from the Buddhist ruins at Sanchi. Jehan … Read more
Jas Vilas Palace in Gwalior About: Gwalior is one of the important destinations of the country and is replete with beautiful monuments and museums. Jai Vilas Palace and Scindia Museum, Gwalior is one of them. The Palace speaks of a time when the country was in the helm of affairs. It is an Italian structure … Read more
Hinglajgarh Fort About: Hinglajgarh gets name after the goddess Hinglaj, the kuldevi of Kshatriyas. Hinglaj Mata temple is situated in the Hinglajgarh. Originally Hinglaj is an important Hindu pilgrimage place in Balochistan, Pakistan. It is situated in Balochistan province about 250km north-west of Karachi. The Kshatriyas in ancient times had movements between baluchistan and India. … Read more