The Most Amazing Things You Must Experience In India

By siliconindia | Friday, 23 August 2013, 13:35 Hrs

10. A dip in River Ganga

Ganga is believed to be a sacred river by Hindus in India. Every year thousands of pilgrims visit the holy place in Varanasi seeking forgiveness for their sins and asking for a happy and fulfilling life. The Ganga Aarti that is held every evening at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi is a ritual performed by young priests offering fire to Lord Shiva and the River Ganga. Pilgrims surrounds the place to witness the divine practice.

11. Fireworks in Diwali

Diwali or Deepavali is a festival of lights celebrated for five consecutive days in India. In Diwali, people decorate their houses with small clay lamps, designer candles and celebrate by bursting firecrackers. But instead of being indoors, people should experience the Diwali celebrations in Delhi, where ‘Ramlila’ is hosted with much fervor. Jaipur, the pink city and a popular tourist destination, celebrate the festival in full swing, especially its markets. Amritsar, Kolkata and Diwali in Varanasi are also captivating and extremely jubilant.

12. Hustle-bustle in Dharavi

After the Oscar award winning movie Slumdog Millionaire showed the narrow lanes of these slums in Mumbai, Dharavi got its rightful recognition. Although there is nothing colorful about this place, it deserves a mention on this list because even now entrepreneurs run large businesses through the hustling lanes of Dharavi. It is still one of the most industrious places in Mumbai.

There are a lot many places to visit in India, and there is something of interest for every individual who wants to have a once in a lifetime experience. India is a place with love, laughter, beauty and serenity.