Krishna Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that commemorates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.It is observed on the eighth tithi (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in Bhadrapada Masa, according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar. This corresponds to August or September in the Gregorian calendar. It …
Raksha Bandhan: Raksha Bandhan is a popular, traditionally Hindu, annual rite or ceremony that is central to the same-named festival celebrated in South Asia and other parts of the world that are heavily influenced by Hindu culture. On this day, sisters of all ages tie the Rakhi, a talisman or amulet, around the wrists of their brothers, symbolically protecting them, …
Varalakshmi Vratam Varalakshmi Vratam/ VaraMahalakshmi Vrata is a festival held in honour of the Goddess Lakshmi. Varalakshmi is a goddess who bestows boons (“Vara”). Many women in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and northern Sri Lanka perform this important pooja. The Hindu festival known as ‘VaraMahaLakshmi Vrata‘ is held on the second Friday, or the Friday before the full …
Tiruttani Temple (Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple) Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple (Tiruttani temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga located on the hill of Thiruttani in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The hill has 365 steps, representing the 365 days of the year. It is the fifth of Lord Muruga’s six abodes (Aarupadai veedugal) Palani Murugan Temple, …
Shilparamam Hyderabad: Shilparamam is a village of arts and crafts in Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.The village was conceived with the intention of creating an environment conducive to the preservation of traditional crafts. There are ethnic festivals all year. Shilparamam, a crafts village founded in 1992, is located just a few kilometers from Hyderabad. Shilparamam, spread across 65 acres (260,000 m2) …
Charminar Hyderabad The Charminar is a monument in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, built in 1591. The landmark has become a global symbol of Hyderabad and is one of India’s most recognised structures. It has also been officially adopted as the Telangana state emblem. The Charminar has a long history, including the presence of a mosque on its top floor for over …
Snow World Hyderabad Snow World is an amusement park on approximately 2 acres in Hyderabad, Telangana, India (0.81 ha). The park, which is located next to Indira Park and along the Hussain Sagar lake, was opened on January 28, 2004. Ocean Park Multitech Ltd. leased the 2 acres (0.81 ha) plot from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for 33 years …
Salar Jung Museum The Salar Jung Museum is an art museum in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, located at Dar-ul-Shifa on the southern bank of the Musi River. It is one of India’s most notable National Museums. Originally a private art collection of the Salar Jung family, it was bequeathed to the nation after Salar Jung III’s death. It was dedicated on …
