The Empty Quarter

    A vast desert spanning a total area of 650,000 square kilometers, the Empty Quarter is a magnificent sea of dunes that have been untouched by mankind. This sprawling and beautiful desert spills into the United Arab Emirates, parts of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Yemen.      Five types of dunes make up the Empty…

Varanasi Saree. How They Do It

       Hearing the name Varanasi the first thing that comes to mind is “Varanasi Saree”. They are exclusive made here. Varanasi city is also called “Benares” and the serve “Banarasi Seree” . These are considered among the finest sarees in India. They are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine…

Hooghly River. Kolkata

      For the Hindus, the Ganges is considered sacred, the terrestrial home of the goddess Ganga. The river has held a vaunted place within the faith for centuries. Hindus from all over the subcontinent make annual pilgrimages to the many temples and shrines located along its shores. They believe it is auspicious to…

Gurukula Boys

     In ancient India, the Gurukula System was the key education system in India. Word Gurukula  derives from Sanskrit in which “Guru” means teacher or master and “Kula” means home or family.      Gurukula is a type of residential school in India with pupils living near the guru, often in the same house….

The Cremation Ground

      «The whole of Kashi is a cremation graund» he said …        In Varanasi, the cremation grounds of prominence today are Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat.         The city is more than a place of mortal cremations. It is said to be the final resting place of…