The ancient Lokpal lake situated at an altitude of 14,200 feet has been the focal point of many spiritually significant events. This sacred place finds mention in Ramayana, Mahabharat, Puranas and more recently in the autobiographical poem of Guru Gobind Singh. The sanctity of this place is attributed to Goddess Durga, Lakshmana and the Pandavas.... Continue Reading →
The rapturous cadence of bells ringing and the spectacular panoramic view of the Garhwal Himalayas forms the background for the ancient Karthik Swami temple situated at an elevation of 10,000 feet. This lone temple dedicated to Lord Kartikeya in Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand finds mention in the Kumara Khanda of the Shiva Purana. A short 3... Continue Reading →
Another legacy of the glorious reign of the Chandelas in Mahoba is the stunning Kakramath temple in the middle of Madan Sagar. Kakramath temple is widely considered by architects, historians and artists to be an exceptional structure made entirely of the famous Mahoba granite. This temple is believed to have been built in the... Continue Reading →
Popularly known as the 'Land of Saints', Mangalwedha taluka in Solapur district is renowned for its culture, heritage and agricultural produce. Traditional crops like sorghum, bajra, groundnuts, corn and sugarcane cultivated in this historical place has been famous for centuries. The local variety of jowar known as Maldandi jowar has been cultivated here for at... Continue Reading →
Ringal is a socioeconomically and ecologically important type of bamboo that is extensively found in the rich forests of Garhwal Himalayas. Ringal or ningaw as it is locally known is considered by the local communities to be an important resource for their livelihood. Ringal weaving is an age-old craft of Uttarakhand with almost every family directly... Continue Reading →
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