Pune’s 250-year-old Trishund Ganpati Temple: Where Lord Ganesha Rides a Peacock and Has Three Trunks
Hidden in Somwar Peth, Pune, the 250-year-old Trishund Ganpati Temple is unlike any other. The idol of Lord Ganesha here is carved from black basalt, adorned with gems, and is far from the usual form people are familiar with this Ganesha has three trunks, six arms, and is seated on a peacock instead of his traditional vehicle, the mouse. The temple takes its name from this unique form of the deity, as Trishund means three trunks. History of the Trishund Ganpati temple The temple was built between 1754 and 1770 by Bhimgirji...
40th IATO Annual Convention Concludes in Puri
The 40th IATO Annual Convention of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) came to a close in Puri on August 25, with a strong focus on strategies to accelerate inbound tourism. The three-day event, held under the theme Rejuvenate Inbound @2030, brought together over 1,100 delegates including industry leaders, government officials, and tourism stakeholders. The inaugural session featured addresses by IATO President Ravi Gosain, Sanjay Razdan, and Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Chhattisgarh Tourism Chairperson Mr. Nilu Sharma along with senior officials from the Odisha government....
Top Unmissable Stops on the Guwahati-Shillong-Cherrapunji Road Trip
The Guwahati Shillong Cherrapunji road trip is not just a drive it’s a soul-stirring, monsoon-kissed adventure through the heart of Meghalaya. Whether you’re a seasoned road-tripper or just in it for the Momo and moody weather, here are the top stops you simply can’t miss. If you’ve never been to Northeast India, prepare to be enchanted. This part of the country feels like a journey through time where pine forests wear moss like old shawls, clouds skim the hills like wandering poets, and waterfalls tumble down cliffs as if straight...
3 Places in India Where Drops of Amrit Are Believed to Have Fallen After the Samudra Manthan
Imagine a cosmic tug-of-war not for treasure or territory, but for Amrit, the nectar of immortality. In Hindu mythology, the tale of Samudra Manthan (the Churning of the Ocean) is one of divine drama and celestial struggle. It’s said that as gods (devas) and demons (asuras) churned the ocean, a pot of this sacred nectar emerged. What followed was a wild chase across the skies, during which a few drops of Amrit spilled to Earth blessing three places in India that remain sacred to this day. Here’s a look at the...
India Targets 15% Faster Domestic Tourism Growth by 2029
The BOTT Knowledge Conclave: Tourism@2025 recently held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, showcased India’s ambitious plans for the tourism sector. Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, outlined a visionary roadmap for boosting domestic tourism, projecting a growth rate 15% higher than the country’s overall economic growth by 2029. Key Highlights from the Conclave Exponential Growth in Domestic Tourism Minister Shekhawat highlighted India’s impressive strides in the tourism sector, which has seen a 95.64% increase in domestic tourist numbers. This surge underscores the nation’s growing appeal as a travel destination....
Sunburn Festival Goa 2024 from December 28-30
The much-anticipated Sunburn Festival 2024 is returning to Goa with a bang! As one of Asia’s premier electronic dance music (EDM) festivals, music lovers and travelers eagerly await its arrival each year. This year marks the 18th edition of this iconic music carnival, featuring a brand-new location and an exciting artist lineup. Sun, Sand, and Music! Here’s everything you need to know about Sunburn Goa 2024: New Location: This year, Sunburn Goa has moved to a new venue in Dhargalim, North Goa. Last year, the festival took place at Vagator Beach, so this...
जल-जगार महोत्सव – गंगरेल में होगा 5-6 अक्टूबर को होगा
मुख्यमंत्री श्री विष्णु देव साय की पहल से प्रदेश में गर्मियों में अप्रत्याशित भू जल स्तर में हो रहे गिरावट से लोगों को जागरूक करने के लिए विभिन्न गतिविधियां की जा रही हैं। धमतरी जिले के गंगरेल में 5-6 अक्टूबर को जीवनदायनी महानदी के तट पर जल-जगार महोत्सव कार्यक्रम आयोजित किया जा रहा है। इस कार्यक्रम में जिले के 108 अमृत सरोवर और परकोलेशन टैंक के पानी से अभिषेक किया जायेगा। इसके साथ ही लोगों को जल संरक्षण में अपना पूरा पूरा योगदान देने प्रोत्साहित किया जाएगा। धमतरी जिला में भू-जल...
Chief Minister Inaugurated Central India Connect Marketplace
In celebration of World Tourism Day, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the " Central India Connect Marketplace-2024 " on September 27 at the Mayfair Hotel in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The event, organized by the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board in collaboration with the Chhattisgarh Travel Trade Association (CGTTA), will focus on fostering growth and opportunities within the state's tourism sector. Central India Connect Marketplace - Raipur The day-long event, which began at 2 PM, featured B2B meetings, panel discussions, and an awards distribution ceremony, aimed at strengthening tourism partnerships and investments...
‘‘ द बस्तर मड़ई ’’ सांस्कृतिक-पुरातात्विक एवं पर्यटन स्थलों का जीवंत चित्रण
देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों से आए सोशल मीडिया इनफ्लुरेन्स करेंगे ‘‘द बस्तर मड़ई‘‘ का प्रमोशन बस्तर की अपनी नैसर्गिक सौंदर्य, समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक विरासत, अनूठी सामाजिक ताना-बाना और ऐतिहासिक एवं पुरातात्विक महत्व के स्थलों के बारे में सोशल मीडिया के इनफ्लुरेन्स अब देश-दुनिया को परिचित करवाएंगे। शुक्रवार को आसना स्थित बादल अकादमी में बस्तर जिला प्रशासन के अधिकारियों ने देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों से आए सोशल मीडिया इनफ्लुरेन्स से चर्चा करते हुए ‘द बस्तर मड़ई’ कॉन्सेप्ट के माध्यम से बस्तर को वैश्विक पर्यटन मानचित्र पर स्थापित करने सहयोग प्रदान किये जाने कहा।...
Delhi Airport Terminal 1 Reopens on August 17
Travelers can look forward to the reopening of Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 (T1) on August 17, as it resumes operations with SpiceJet flights. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), under the GMR Group, temporarily closed the terminal on June 28 after a roof collapse caused by heavy rains. The incident resulted in one fatality and six injuries. During the closure, flights were redirected to Terminals 2 and 3, with IndiGo and SpiceJet managing the majority of T1's operations. The section of T1 set to reopen is part of the ongoing Phase 3A...