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Dussehra is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated all across India with great pomp and gusto. This festival celebrates the victory of good over evil and marks the occasion in the great Indian epic Ramayana when Lord Ram, the good kills Meghnath (Lord of the moon), the bad and Ravana (Of sun race), the ugly to rescue his captive wife Sita. Did you know that we have mention Dussehra as one of the top reasons to travel in India in October . The name of the festival is etymologically derived from Ravana. Since Ravana, the wise (he is referred to as great Brahman by his adversary Ram) had 10 heads - which according to the epic Ramayana, he earned from Hindu God Shiva�s blessing - the  killing of Ravana meant the defeat of the one with 10 heads hence the name Dussehra (Das meaning 10 and hara meaning defeat). In India, the festival is celebrated on a large scale in different parts of the country. The manner in which it is celebrated is different all across the country. As the

Festivals in India are times when families, friends and even entire communities come together to mark the occasion The air is redolent with the color and enthusiasm. There's joy, celebrations and events to mark the religious and cultural fests in India. The festivities are further enhanced by colorful lights, music and dance. From the dances and rituals to mark the victory of good over evil across India to world's largest cattle fair in Pushkar, festivals in India in October give you ample reasons to pack your bags and head to the locations where they are celebrated at their best. Here are the most important fair & festivals in India in October in no particular order: Navratri Festival A nine-day festival, Navaratri is when Mother Goddess is worshipped in all her manifestations. These manifestations include Maa Durga, Saraswati and Lakshmi. During this festival, devotees worship and fast all day. At night, devotees enjoy the festival with dancing and feasting. The festival

As per the dictionary a museum myo?o'ze?m/ - noun is a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited. Museums in any country are great insights into the cultural heritage of a country. These repositories of art, science and culture offer great insights into a nation's road to civilization and progress. So when we say that if you are traveling in India - notwithstanding the fact whether you are an Indian or a traveler from overseas - you should visit some of the best museums in India to get a peek into the soul and character of this nation and see the evolution of this country from the ancient ages into a progressive nation that it is now. To make it simpler, we have listed below the top 10 popular museums in India. All these museums are architecturally beautiful and they have unique collections of the artifacts belonging bygone era as well as the modern marvels. A visit to any of these museums is your insight into I

The glorious Humayun�s tomb, in New delhi, is known to be the first significant display of Mughal architecture in India. Built after Humayun�s death, by Humayun�s wife Bega Begam, the Humayun�s tomb gained popularity for being the first garden tomb in the country. Built completely out of red sandstone, UNESCO included The Tomb in the list of World Heritage Site in the year 1993. Location: Opp. Dargah, Nizamuddin, Mathura Road, New Delhi Built by: Bega Begam Built in: 1565 A.D How to Reach: Local transports including taxis or buses are easily available to reach Humayun�s Tomb within the capital city. The nearest metro station to Humayun�s Tomb is Pragati Maidan station which is at a distance of 5 km. The distance between Delhi Airport and Humayun�s tomb is 19 km and it is only 1 km away from Nizamuddin railway station. Best time to visit: Due to the scorching heat of New Delhi in summers, winters are the best season to visit the Red Fort. Entry Fee: Rupees 10 for Indians and Rupees 2

The oldest and the holiest place among the Hindus, Varanasi, along the banks of the sacred Ganga is also considered as the cultural city in India. The river bank is dotted with numerous temples and shrines of several gods and goddesses. According to the Rigvedas, Varanasi is the favorite city of Lord Shiva. So in his high reverence, the Kashi Vishwanath temple stands in its splendor. It holds one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and attracts a large number of pilgrims to the site. The architecture of the temple is noteworthy and is also known as the Golden Temple, because of the gold used in the making of the tall spire and the dome. All devoted Hindus aspire to visit this site once before they die, for they believe that liberation from worldly thing can be achieved here. [Also Check out the 12 Jyotirlingas Tour Package ] Location: Along the western banks of holy river Ganga, lies the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh State, India. It is located 5 km away from the

To talk about Delhi is not just to talk about a city. One of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, the tale of Delhi is a tale of more than 8 cities. It was here - according to the Hindu legends - Pandavas of Mahabharata fame founded their legendary city Indraprastha. The same place associated with it later became the cradle of Mughal Empire in India when Humayun founded Dinpanah which was later re-christened Old Fort. Modern Delhi as we know is more of a tale of two cities. It is here that you find a seamless fusion of the tradition and contemporary. The baffling crowd and commotion may leave you gasping for air but that's just the outer layer of the onion that is Delhi. The more layer you peel off the surface, the more dear this city will become. And there's a famous saying: "Hunooz Dilli dur ast" (Delhi is still far off). It's continually expanding. The  capital of India, Delhi holds prominence in the country�s legacy, culture, tourism and moder