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INDIAN HINDU WEDDING RITUAL

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  Weddings in India are more like a big Project for parents not only for the amount of money spent but to make proper wedding arrangements to make sure everyone is happy. It's like a dream for parents and they wait for this special day in their lives. A typical traditional hindu marriage is filled with colours, a lot of food and ofcourse music. A typical Hindu wedding celebration goes for 4 to 5 days with special rituals. SAGAN OR ROKA CEREMONY  The preparations and talks start before months and the best place is when the parents meet at friends or family parties and get togethers discussing how they are looking for a match for their son or daughter. Others are the one in a relationship and love marriage. ROKA or SAGAN is the first ritual The word "roka"  comes from "rok", which in hindi means is to stop. This is the first pre wedding ritual  to officially declare that the boy and the girl have agreed to get married.  The Roka is a straightforward declaration fr...

HILL STATION MUSSORIE- THE QUEEN OF HILLS

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MUSSOORIE THE QUEEN OF HILLS When I was a little girl I remember our summer vacations with my parents and siblings. Our all time favourite route was Delhi to Haridwar Mussoorie and Dehradun. It was all about enjoying  good time with each other and all these wonderful moments are now a beautiful memory. All that fun we had on our way stopping by for a small waterfall or may be picking some raw mangoes hanging from the trees with my sisters and our Dad helping us just to see a smile on our face. My precious memories with my family is unforgettable  The very thought of mountains and water make me feel so happy.  After a very long time I once again visited Mussoorie to refresh my memories but this time for work related. The distance from Dehradun to Mussoorie is approximately 35 kilometres and from New Delhi the distance is 290 km. We were travelling by road to enjoy the scenic beauty and also can stop whenever or wherever we wish to stop . Mussoorie is a hill station and a m...

NEW DELHI- SHOPPING & FOOD

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New Delhi , India Here I am with another blog where I just can't resist food and shopping.  New Delhi, national capital of India is situated in the north-central part of the country on the west bank of the Yamuna River, close to Old Delhi.  Delhi is not only a capital city but one of the most interesting cities of India famous for its food and tourist attractions such as Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Parliament house and some really beautiful gardens. Delhi has been one of the most favorite places for street shopping such as Karol Bagh, Delhi Haat, Palika Bazaar, Sarojini Nagar , Lajpat Rai, South Ext market and many more. But must talk about Chandni Chowk, one chaotic place to shop may not be an easy place to walk around but is one of the most fascinating corners for shopping is so much fun here as you can shop as per your budget and at the same time get stuff of your choice. Be prepared for long walks in the narrow super crowded place. It is a famous place when shopping for wedding...

KUMBHALGARH FORT & RANAKPUR JAIN TEMPLE

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KUMBHALGARH FORT & RANAKPUR JAIN TEMPLE India is known for its culture and beauty which attracts many tourists from all over the world. The other Royal attraction of India is it's Forts and Palaces and are an essential part of India' s history and Rich Heritage .  My today's blog is about the Kumbhalgarh Fort, a Mewar fortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills which was built during the course of the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. The Fort is located in the Rajsamand district near Udaipur of Rajasthan state in western India.. The Kumbhalgarh Fort is famous for its Long Wall which is the second largest wall in the world after the China Wall .  The fort is among the largest fort complexes in the world, and the second largest fort in India after Chittor Fort. It is also famous as this is the birth place of Maharana Pratap the great king and Warrior of Mewar. The Kumbhalgarh Fort is a World Heritage Site included in Hill Forts of Rajasthan. The Kumbhalgarhis Built on a ...

5 BEST STREET FOOD FOR VEGETARIANS IN JAIPUR, INDIA

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5 BEST STREET FOOD IN JAIPUR FOR VEGETARIANS, INDIA Jaipur capital city of Rajasthan, India  is also known as Pink City is the biggest city of Rajasthan.  The Pink City is known for its various attractions such as Forts, Palaces , Handicrafts and more. Soon I will share all that but today it's Food Time. In today's blog I will mention street food for vegetarians like me and later will share my blog for meat lovers. Before I start I would like to say that I am not a food expert and I have no intentions to judge the food and the place.  I am just sharing my honest experiences. I respect food and the person who cooks. The top on my food tour list is  PYAAZ KI KACHORI BY RAWAT MISHTAN BHANDAR Pyaaz( onion) Kachori is a deep fried bread crispy and flaky from outside but hollow from inside stuffed with a spicy mix of onions and potatoes served with chutney . Also love Mirchi Vada which is a bit spicy as this consists of green chili cut and stuffed with a mixture of potatoe...

5 BEST PLACES TO.VISIT IN UDAIPUR, INDIA

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Udaipur is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, India . The city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh II and was Former Capital of Mewar kingdom. Udaipur is also called as the city of lakes with many artificial lakes around. If you are coming from Delhi to Udaipur the distance is 568 km with flight duration on a non-stop flight is 1 hour 15 minutes.  The distance from Jaipur to Udaipur is about 398 km. The flight duration from Jaipur to Udaipur is around 55 minutes for a non-stop flight.  Udaipur has so much to explore with its beauty and Royal Heritage. I was sure it was going to be a very interesting visit for me. CITY PALACE  On my first day I decided to visit the City palace of Udaipur which is on the banks of Lake Pichola. Make sure you reach early. It's busy and can take more than 2 hrs( quiet long tour) to see the marvelous beauty of this place and its museum.Yes tiring but worth visiting and spending some time walking around. The colorful Crystal gallery...

VEDA5- AYURVEDA AND YOGA RETREAT RISHIKESH

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 AYURVEDA AND YOGA RETREAT - VEDA5 RISHISKESH Life has become so busy and stressful that we sometimes forget to care about ourselves and ignore our health. The Nature is so loving and caring that it has everything we need to relax and calm ourselves. We just have to make efforts to feel Mother Nature. We all know the wonders of Ayurveda in our life which is a natural system of medicines originated in India . It is based on balance in body system with the help of diet, herbal treatment and yogic breathing. This being said I decided to visit one such place during my last visit to India. Rishikesh is a holy city which is  known as the Yoga Capital and most spiritual center in India.Today I will share my incredible experience in the best AYURVEDA and Yoga Wellness RETREAT in Rishikesh India VEDA5. This is a Resort and Luxury Hotel for yoga and wellness centre surrounded by beautiful nature. The moment you enter the property of VEDA5 you can feel the fresh air with  gree...