130-ft Buddha statue, Kanchenjunga views, sprawling tea estates: Just 60 km from Gangtok, this offbeat destination promises a peaceful escapeRavangla, located about 60 kms away from Gangtok, offers a peaceful escape in South Sikkim's northeastern peaks. This sanctuary provides st...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Amarnath Yatra 2026: 7 Miracles Associated with Amarnath Yatra That Every Devotee Should Know Before Starting The YatraThe Amarnath Yatra 2026 is more than a sacred pilgrimage, it's a journey filled with faith, divine legends, and centuries-old miracles asso...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Amarnath Yatra 2026 begins: Over 4,800 pilgrims in 259 vehicles set off in first batchJammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the inaugural batch of over 4800 pilgrims for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra from...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Khecheopalri Lake: This crystal-clear waters body in Sikkim is considered as a wishing lake where footprint of the Goddess Tara or Lord Shiva existsNestled in West Sikkim, Khecheopalri Lake, known as the "Wishing Lake," is a sacred site for Buddhists and Hindus, believed to grant wishes...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
This flower blooms only once a year for one night at this UNESCO site, just 500 kms from Delhi. Where is it and what else to see here?The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open, drawing nature lovers to its vibrant monsoon blooms. Beyon...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
The monk who became a nuclear physicist: This Swami spent a decade in the Himalayas, then went to Europe and the US to study physicsAndhra University celebrates its centenary. The life of Swami Jnanananda is being remembered. He renounced ordinary life for spiritual purs...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Winter Char Dham Yatra 2025: Where do Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri deities go when the temples close for winter?When winter blankets the Char Dham shrines in snow, deities are ceremonially moved to lower-altitude winter abodes. This centuries-old trad...
31 Oct, 2025, 02.03 PM IST
'Dream changed everything': How Nadi astrology session in Tamil Nadu turned this Tokyo businessman into a Shiva devoteeHoshi Takayuki, formerly a successful businessman from Tokyo, is now Bala Kumbha Gurumuni. He is undertaking the Kanwar Yatra with his foll...
23 Jul, 2025, 11.06 AM IST
From Stanford University to spirituality: Who Is Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, seen with Isha Ambani and Katrina Kaif at Maha Kumbh?At the Mahakumbh Mela, notable personalities from Bollywood, politics, and business, including Isha Ambani and Katrina Kaif, sought blessin...
26 Feb, 2025, 09.33 AM IST
Mamata kulkarni embraces sanyaas at Maha Kumbh. From glamourous actress to spirituality, her life in 7 picsMamta Kulkarni, a famous Bollywood actress of the '90s, has chosen a spiritual path. She will be formally declared a Mahamandaleshwar in an...
26 Jan, 2025, 01.11 AM IST
Uttarakhand Tourism collaborates with Prime Focus Technologies to showcase the "Home of the Himalayas" to the world.07 Jun, 2024, 07.35 PM IST
Kedarnath, Badrinath opening dates announced: Char Dham pilgrimage to start from these dates. Here are all the detailsThe Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage in Uttarakhand is set to commence as the portals of Badrinath Dham, Kedarnath Dham, and Gangotri Dham prepar...
09 Apr, 2024, 04.37 PM IST
Oyo to double properties for Char Dham Yatra this yearOyo has seen a 206% increase in bookings for the Yatra compared to the same period in 2020; Srinagar in Pauri Garhwal district is the most ...
04 May, 2023, 11.47 AM IST
We want Himalayan to be an instant success, says Eicher Motors' Siddhartha LalIn recent months, Lal, undertook several arduous journeys to test ride the bike, which he says, “is the first ground-up bike for Royal Enfi...
02 Feb, 2016, 07.45 PM IST
TV show demystifies Yoga's global appealThe fascinating journey of Yoga and its emergence into modern society and popular culture is set to be telecast in five languages this June...
07 Jun, 2015, 11.05 AM IST
- Dutch researcher, Thai youth trainer on mission to save environment degradation
After spreading awareness about the organic farming through his documentary 'Toxic Tears', Dutch researcher Tom Deiters is visiting various...
10 Aug, 2013, 11.21 PM IST
Solitary splendour: Leh's colourful festival amid beauty of LadakhLeh’s colourful festival amid the austere beauty of Ladakh, heightens the spiritual quotient of all those who go there.
05 Nov, 2009, 06.20 AM IST