GUDI PADWA

GUDI PADWA Gudi Padwa is celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra month. Gudi Padwa is celebrated as the New Year day by Maharashtrians. Gudi Padwa is also known as Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. This festival marks the beginning of the spring season. People celebrate this festival with great spirit and joy On this day, gudis are hung outside the houses or in the localities. A 'gudi' is a pole on the top...

VICTORIA MEMORIAL

VICTORIA MEMORIAL  AT KOLKATA Victoria Memorial is one of Kolkata’s most recognizable landmarks.This grand building was proposed to honor Queen Victoria’s memory, following her death in 1901.  The magnificent structure took 15 years to complete and stands at 184 feet (56 meters) tall. Note the building’s hybrid architectural design, which features bulbous Mughal domes alongside Italian-style statues. The Victoria...