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Jagannath Temple: Lord of the Universe

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One of the biggest and most popular temples of Odisha, The Jagannath Temple is set in the beautiful city Puri. This sacred Hindu Temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath. The Jagannath temple is one among the most important pilgrimage destinations for most of the Hindus. The temple is one of the holiest Hindu Char Dham (four divine sites) sites. The temple features alluring architecture which takes every visitor back to the classical era. One can find detailed carvings on the walls of the temple. The pillars depict Lord Krishna�s life in detail which is why the temple attracts worshippers of Lord Krishna from different corners of the world. The temple witnesses millions of devotees throng throughout the year to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath. During the time of the Rath Yatra, chariots carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, Subhadra and Balabhadra are taken to the Gundicha Temple and brought back to the Jagannath Temple. People from all across the globe visit the temple to be a part

Fairs & Festivals in India in January 2019

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India, a land inhabited by more than a billion human population, is never short of reasons to celebrate. These reasons can either be religious or change of seasons, the country stays packed with fairs and festivals round the clock. Be it the divinely tripped sacred fair of Kumbh at the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna or the cultural festival depicting the ancient traditions of South India, the festivals are celebrated with in depth enthusiasm and spirit. Some of the prime festivals and fairs in the colorful country of India are as follows: Bikaner Camel fair Adding colors to the lively city of Bikaner is the annual camel fair, which is organized by the Department of Tourism, Art and Culture of Rajasthan. As per the name, the prime attractions of the fair are camels which get dressed up like brides with jeweled necks and Jingling anklets. These traditionally dressed camels are made to dance gracefully in an amazing rhythm by their trainers. Thereby, creating a mystical scene of colors t