Buddhist Celebrations

Buddhism, a religion or a way of life that is based on the teachings and preaching’s of Lord Gautama Buddha is an important part of the Indian culture as well as outside India or to aptly state the Asian countries. Buddhism is an important religion in many countries and now is being widely practiced and adopted by people of other ethnicity too. Like every religion, Buddhism too has couple of festivals that are celebrated with great fervor amongst the followers of Buddhism. These festivals may not be widely known to every person but if you delve a little further you will know the different festivals in Buddhism and the way they are celebrated

Few important festivals in Buddhism are:-


Buddhist New Year: The beginning of a new period, hope and age are the few things we welcome with every New Year. Buddhist New Year is celebrated with great pomp and show in all the countries where they majorly practice Buddhism and in India too. The Buddhist New Year depends on the country, ethnicity or the background of the people of the country and hence it differs from place to place.

Buddha Day: Lord Buddha’s birthday is known as Buddha Day or Vesak is a major festival in Buddhism. It takes place on the first full moon of May and during a leap year in June.

Asalha Puja Day: Celebrated around July, this pays homage to Lord Buddha’s first lesson and the turning of the wheel of Dhammachakkapavattana Sutta or Dhamma.

Magha Puja Day: The Sangha Day or the four-fold assembly day is an important event in the life of Lord Buddha and is celebrated during the month of March. It marks of the four important aspects of a day in Buddha’s life.

Besides the ones mentioned above, Uposatha, Kathina Ceremony, Abhidhamma day, Songkran, Loy Krathong and The Ploughing festival are important festivals in Buddhism. All festivities are celebrated with equal fervour in different parts of the world and you can witness a slight difference possibly in the way of celebrating the festival in different countries.

If you have a penchant for exploring new cultures and their traditions then a sneak peak at the Buddhist culture and festivities is definitely suggested. Enjoy a quiet time enjoying the festivals of Buddhism with your loved ones!

Travel to the Heart of India - Madhya Pradesh

An alluring journey filled with many beautiful monuments, intricately carved places of worship, rich flora and fauna and an unforgettable journey to the centre of India, Madhya Pradesh has a lot to offer to holiday revellers. As the name suggests, situated in the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh too experiences all climate changes and mostly has a dry climate. The summers are hot and winters are cold.

Every time we plan our travel we need to keep the weather conditions in purview and then clothe ourselves accordingly. Madhya Pradesh experiences very hot and arid summers making it difficult to enjoy the beauty of this state to the fullest. The scorching summer heat prevents you from stepping out of your hotel room and walk around the popular sightseeing spots across Madhya Pradesh. Hence it is may be said that it is best to avoid a trip to Madhya Pradesh from April to September. As the winters approach the entire country starts to cool down and so does Madhya Pradesh

The best time to visit Madhya Pradesh is during the cool winter months of October to March, beginning of summer or spring. The weather conditions are quite comfortable to manoeuvre around the different hot spots and enjoy the beauty of the state in its full glory. As mentioned, Madhya Pradesh is blessed with many beautiful monuments, places of historical significance, ample flora and fauna and a tradition that dates back to thousands of years. You can enjoy all these different aspects of Madhya Pradesh during the winter months.

Winter also is a prominent season for different festivals and the celebrations across Madhya Pradesh are a sight worth seeing. The different sights around Madhya Pradesh leaving an alluring image in your mind and beckon you to come visit this state to explore more. Few places of interest that are best explored during winters are- Dhuandhar falls in Jabalpur, Khajuraho, the innumerable wildlife reserves and national parks like Ken Ghariyal, Kanha, Pench, Panna, etc.; Gwalior, Bhopal and many more wonderful destinations

The salubrious weather during the winter months is a blessing for all avid travellers and those who want to explore the beautiful state of Madhya Pradesh.

The City of Lakes - Udaipur

As the name aptly suggests, the City of Lakes- Udaipur is a great holiday destination to be enjoyed by young and old alike. The best time to visit the city is during the winter months as you can garner the picturesque beauty of the city two fold. The breath-taking Aravali hills and the lakes, paints a thousand pictures in your mind and serve as a perfect click to capture the beauty of the city on your camera.

Udaipur is blessed with wonderful monuments, palaces, temples and some amazing heritage resorts of India. One should indulge in the following Things to do in Udaipur atleast once during your visit:

City Palace: The famous City Palace is a box full of memories and great legacies. This Palace is home to many palaces that have been built by many maharajas over the years of their reign and now comprises a complex stream of architectural delights that take your breath away. The picturesque locale of Lake Pichola serves as a perfect backdrop for this majestic palace premise.

Monsoon Palace: A drive through the dense forest that once housed dangerous carnivores is now a quaint place to see Udaipur city in full bloom. The monsoon palace is called so because it served as a retreat to the Maharajas with their queens who retired to the realms of this palace during monsoons. The museum situated within the palace premise offers you little details from the glorious past of the palace.

Lakes of Udaipur: Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar Lake provide you the much needed respite from the hustle of the streets inside. A calm boat ride in the lake proves to be quite refreshing. You can also enjoy seeing Jag Niwas Palace or the famous heritage hotel Lake Palace Udaipur that stands amidst the silvery waters of Lake Pichola.

Shopping: Take a guide and explore the streets of Udaipur to enjoy the true sense of street shopping. You can buy wonderful handicraft items, textiles, paintings, wooden items and accessories typical to Udaipur or Rajasthan.

Cuisine: You have not experienced Udaipur if you have not tried their Dal Baati Choorma. This famous preparation is typical to Rajasthan and serves as a highlight of the trip while in Udaipur. There are other traditional delicacies in store for you too while savouring the tastes of Udaipur.