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26th January, 2013
Bhaktapur: City of devotees
Bhaktapur, also known as city of devotees, is an ancient city and part of the Katmandu valley, which holds the status of a World Heritage Site.
Bhaktapur, also known as city of devotees, is an ancient city and part of the Katmandu valley, which holds the status of a World Heritage Site.
16th October, 2012
Nine nights of worship
Hindu devotees in India worship various forms of goddesses during the festival, whose name literally means nine nights.
Hindu devotees in India worship various forms of goddesses during the festival, whose name literally means nine nights.
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4th June, 2012
Bridging social divides
Public places have fallen victim to the socio-cultural divide, but shrines remain the one place where people from different backgrounds are willing to go to together.
Public places have fallen victim to the socio-cultural divide, but shrines remain the one place where people from different backgrounds are willing to go to together.
9th January, 2012
Perahera festival: Sri Lanka
The procession, held on the full moon day on 8th January’ 2012, commemorates the visit of Lord Buddha to the temple. Hundreds of traditional dancers,…
The procession, held on the full moon day on 8th January’ 2012, commemorates the visit of Lord Buddha to the temple. Hundreds of traditional dancers,…
19th October, 2011
The Shrine by the Sea
Throngs of devotees visit the Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine in Karachi every day. Climbing up steep stairs they reach their destination, Shah Ghazi’s grave. Mumbling…
Throngs of devotees visit the Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine in Karachi every day. Climbing up steep stairs they reach their destination, Shah Ghazi’s grave. Mumbling…
2nd August, 2011
A touch of red
Held every Sha’aban, the annual Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar is no less a kaleidoscope of colours and characters. Walking around in the courtyard…
Held every Sha’aban, the annual Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar is no less a kaleidoscope of colours and characters. Walking around in the courtyard…
