Dhanteras 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Timings & Traditions
Book Train Tickets Diwali celebrations in India begin with Dhanteras. It falls on the 13th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. Also called Dhantrayodashi, Dhanteras is also considered an auspicious day for wealth and prosperity. People perform Lakshmi-Kubera puja during the auspicious muhurat and buy gold, new utensils, or silver coins, believing […]
Skanda Sashti Viratham 2026: Dates, Rituals, and Observances
Book Bus Tickets Every year in the Tamil month of Aippasi (October–November), devotees of Lord Murugan take up a six-day vow that ends with one of South India’s most dramatic festivals. Kanda Sashti Viratham 2026 begins on 10 November and ends on 15 November, the day of Soorasamharam. This redBus guide covers what the festival […]
Pushkar Mela 2026: Dates, Kartik Snan & Travel Guide
Book Bus Tickets Once a year, a small desert town in Rajasthan fills with camels, pilgrims, folk singers and traders, all gathering around a sacred lake. Pushkar Mela, also known as Kartik Mela, is part livestock market, part religious festival, which has been running for over a century. If you’re planning to go to Pushkar […]
Tiruvannamalai, Tirupati & Vellore: The Complete Pilgrim Circuit Guide
Book Bus Tickets Tiruvannamalai: Arunachaleswara and the Girivalam Path The first stop takes you to one of India’s most important Shiva temples, where devotees worship both the deity and the sacred hill. Here are some key details on Arunachaleswara Temple timings that you must know before visiting: Details Timings / Information Temple Darshan 5:30 AM […]
Arunachalam Temple: Timings, Girivalam & Festivals
Book Bus Tickets Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu is an important pilgrimage town for devotees of Lord Shiva. It is home to Arunachalam Temple and the sacred Arunachala Hill, where pilgrims perform Girivalam throughout the year and gather for the Karthigai Deepam festival. If you’re planning a visit to Tiruvannamalai soon, here’s what you should know […]
Jageshwar Dham: Temple History, Timings & Travel Guide
Book Train Tickets Jageshwar Dham is a sacred pilgrimage site for Shiva devotees in Uttarakhand’s Almora district. Surrounded by tall deodar trees, the dham has around 124 ancient stone temples, instead of just one temple. Most of them are dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here as Jageshwar, meaning the ‘Lord of the World’. […]
15 Must-Visit Temples in India: Timings and Travel Guide
Book Train Tickets India is home to temples known for their history, architecture and religious importance. From Himalayan shrines to ancient temples in India, each place has its own traditions and stories. If you are planning a pilgrimage or a cultural trip, these 15 temples offer a great starting point. 1. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, […]
Mumbai – Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Likely to Launch on November 1: Check Route, Timings and Fares
Book Train Tickets The Mumbai – Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper train is expected to launch on November 1, 2026, offering passengers a faster overnight rail connection between the two major cities. The proposed service is expected to cover approximately 1,118 km in around 16 hours, reducing travel time compared with existing direct train services. The […]
Theyyam In Kerala: Rituals, Season And Travel Guide
Book Train Tickets Imagine watching a performer dressed in bright red, wearing a huge headgear, moving to the sound of drums in a village shrine. This is Theyyam, one of North Kerala’s most special traditions. It brings together worship, music, dance and local stories. Watching it offers a closer look at Kerala’s culture and its […]
Chhath Puja 2026: Dates, Traditions, Rituals And Travel Guide
Book Train Tickets Chhath Puja is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and in parts of Nepal. During the festival, people pray to the Sun and Chhathi Maiya for good health, happiness, and the well-being of their families. The festival is known for its simple rituals, traditional food, devotional […]