Posts by Indrani Ghose

Field of Miracles in Pisa

Major Highlights of Pisa Cathedral – Architectural Details

Pisa Cathedral is one of the monuments in Field of Miracles in Pisa. I was not prepared to see the...

Uffizi Gallery Florence – Tips for Tickets and Tour

The museums of Florence – the Archaeological Museum, Uffizi, Bargello, Pitti, Galleria dell’Accademia are included in the criterion for UNESCO...

Paul the Octopus

Paul the Octopus, Germany

Paul the Octopus makes correct predictions of world cup for his Predictive abilities He was nicknamed the “octopus oracle”

bronze panel Baptistery door

Details on Doors of Baptistery Florence Cathedral

In Christian religious architecture, Baptistery is a place for holy bath (baptism) of newly born. This Florence Baptistery was built...

108 lotus flowers Sandhi pujo Durga Puja festival

Significance of 108 Lotus Flowers on Ashtami of Durga Puja

During Durga Puja, the transition from ashtami(eighth day) to navami(ninth day), the period of 45 minutes, Goddess Durga is believed...

Significance of Immersion of Goddess Durga Idols after Festivities

Immersion of Idols after Durga Puja: Rituals and Significance

On Maha Dashami, the 10th day the Durga Puja festival comes to an end. Idol of Goddess Durga is then...

Singer Usha Uthup in Saree Bangles and Bindi: True Bharatiya

Last Sunday I had the good fortune of taking Usha Uthup’s shots. She had come to our part of Bangalore...

Dhunuchi Dance Ashtomi Pujo

Dhunuchi Naach during Durga Puja Festival

Dhunuchi Naach is to Bengalis what Dandiya is to Gujarati people! It is performed for Goddess on Maha Asthami after...

Significance of Maha Saptami in Durga Puja

Maha Saptami of Durga Puja The day’s rituals start with Maha Snan ( bathing ritual) and Pran Prathishta (infusing life in idol).

Facade Details of San Pietro Cathedral in Bologna 2

San Petronio Cathedral in Bologna: Incomplete Facade

After walking tour of Modena, we set off for Bologna. It was a long day, we stay put in hotel for...