The Forest Research Institute (FRI) is an institution in the field of forestry research in India for Indian Forest Service cadres and all State Forest Service cadres. It is a Natural Resource Service training institute of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education. It is one of the oldest institutions of its kind, […]

The Khalanga War Memorial has remained an example of bravery for hundreds of years amidst the beautiful plains of the Doon Valley. This Khalanga memorial, as a symbol of valour, reflects the bravery of those brave sons of Devbhoomi who killed the British soldiers and officers in the war. It is called Memorial. ‘Khalanga’ is

Mahasu Devta is also called the god of justice. Char Mahasu Devta is recognised in Himachal Pradesh, the Jaunsar Bawar region, Uttarkashi, and some other parts of Garhwal. Char Bhai Mahasu has a lot of religious significance in the region of Himachal Pradesh, especially in Jaunsar Bawar and Uttarkashi. Mahasu Maharaj has been recognised in

The bond between a brother and sister is unique and beyond description in words. The brother-sister relationship is very special, and it is given importance in every part of the world. However, when it comes to India, the relationship becomes even more important as there is a festival called “Raksha Bandhan” dedicated to brotherly love.

Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891, in the Mhow Nagar military cantonment, located in the Central India Province (now Madhya Pradesh) of British India. He was the 14th and last child of Ramji Maloji Sakpal and Bhimabai. His family was of Marathi origin; they believed in Kabir Panth, and he was a resident of

There are probably no devotees of Neem Karoli Baba in any part of India. This Mahatma, who carried forward the great saint tradition of India, was born around 1900 in Akbarpur village in Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh. The parents named the child Lakshmi Narayan. It is said that Father Durgaprasad Sharma got Lakshmi Narayan

Hindus have been commemorating the holiday of Holi for centuries. In addition to being a way to celebrate the arrival of spring, the Holi Festival is also viewed as a chance for individuals to start over and let all of their inhibitions go. One of the few occasions when extremely pious Hindus are rumoured to

Maha Shivaratri is one of the most important festivals associated with Shiva worship. Shivaratri (the night of lord Shiva) is observed on chaturdasi (14th day), the eve of New Moon Day (Amavasya) falling in the middle of Maagha and Phalguna (February­ March). Mahashivratri is very significant for people who are on the spiritual path. It

The Uttarakhand region is world famous for its natural beauty. At the same time, the cultural features of the folk life here also make it special. Different parts of the culture, such as food, costumes, dialect, and folk festivals, have special importance in improving the culture of folk life. Teej are important parts of folk