Culture & traditions

Rat Temple in India: Discovering the Karni Mata Sanctuary!

Located in Deshnoke, Rajasthan, the Karni Mata Temple – nicknamed the "Rat Temple in India" – is an unusual religious site, home to thousands of sacred rodents! Considered the reincarnations

The gentle art of living in Nasik, a sacred city of Hinduism

Monuments of Agra: A comprehensive overview of emblematic sites (in the city and surroundings)

Known for housing the Taj Mahal, Agra boasts a far more extensive architectural and historical heritage.... Beyond this emblematic monument, the city is home to several must-see sites from the Mughal era...

Sapta Puri: What are the 7 sacred cities of Hinduism in India?

The Sapta Puri form a group of 7 sacred cities of Hinduism. A major pilgrimage destination, it is said that visiting these holy sites allows one to attain moksha, the liberation from the cycle of

Northern India: Mythical Cities to Discover

Boasting some of the world's oldest cities, Northern India offers the chance to immerse yourself in the ancient history of Hinduism and Buddhism. Along the Ganges, from Rishikesh to Varanasi and through the three cities of the Indian Golden Triangle, we invite you to discover the mythical cities of Northern India.

Malana: the Himalayas' Little Greece

Surrounded by the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, the village of Malana remained isolated for centuries. It has preserved its strict traditions and unique democratic organization that strangely reminds

Bollywood, an introduction to Indian cinema

First, it's important to clarify that the term Bollywood refers only to films shot in Hindi (an official language of India alongside English). However, India has 18 official languages, and so there is a cinema for nearly each of these languages.

When Kerala enters a trance: witnessing a Theyyam on the Malabar coast

Kerala is rich in festivities, but the surroundings of Kannur, in the north of the state, stand out for an extraordinary celebration: Theyyam, a vivid trance ritual that blends Hinduism and

Shillong, India's Little Rock Capital

Local bands preferring electric guitars to traditional percussion, residents passionate about Bob Dylan, Elvis, and Scorpions… In India, Shillong stands out as a musical exception

At Amritsar's Golden Temple, the Sikh community offers shelter and meals

The "Sri Harmandar Sahib" in Amritsar, Punjab, is far more than a place of worship. Like all Sikh temples, it features a dining hall and dormitory where visitors from all walks of life find refuge.

Rishikesh opens the gateway to the land of the gods…

With its heavenly setting and temperate climate, Rishikesh is a paradise for meditation enthusiasts. Spiritual seekers, yogis, and casual travelers converge in this small

The Sikh Pilgrimage in India's Valley of Flowers

Hemkund is an important pilgrimage site for the Sikh community across the Indian subcontinent. It is near this high-altitude lake surrounded by seven mountains that Guru Govind Singh, the tenth and final great prophet

In search of silk through the streets of Benares

Known for its ghats and cremations, Benares or Varanasi is also renowned as the city of silk. Its production is a major pillar of the local economy alongside tourism. A report from the city of Shiva.

Jain temples: marble lace

With only four million followers, Jainism is a very minority religion in India. Yet its temples are among the most beautiful monuments in the country. Discover these marbl

Historic and decisive victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the nationalist political group in power for 5 years and led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was reelected yesterday for a new five-year term

The Ganges, an indispensable pillar of Indian civilisation

The river nicknamed the "Mother of India" flows across the entire country for 2,700 km from its source in the Himalayas. Descended from the heavens in Hindu mythology, this sacred waterway represents a true

India's Immense Kumbh Mela Pilgrimage Has Begun in Allahabad

The Kumbh Mela is a pilgrimage literally meaning 'festival of the pot' and represents a purifying bath of sins in the waters of the Ganges for Hindus. A time to

Traveling to India During Holi: How to Prepare?

Also read, The Festivals of Rajasthan.