Bringing much joy to the tourists, services of the iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumed after a short break in the monsoon season. The train, with a history of over 150 years covers around 20 kilometres of journey, offering people a scenic route through the small hill station. Swapnil Nila, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CRPO) of Central Railways said that the train was stopped on June 8th because of the monsoon season and was started on November 6. The train reportedly transports 600-700 passengers on average every day. This toy train starts from Neral and ends at Matheran and takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. The elevation starts from 40 meters above sea level and then steadily climbs to 850 meters at Matheran. The train usually runs twice from Neral to Matheran from Monday to Friday and offers six shuttle services from Aman Lodge to Matheran.
08 November,2024 06:31 PM ISTPost the US Elections 2024 win, Republican Candidate Donald Trump will be taking office as the President of the United States. This also marks the second time when Donald Trump’s wife Melania Trump will be serving as the First Lady of the United States. Donald and Melania’s relationship has always been under scrutiny. Their relationship journey has been full of ups and down plagued by allegations of affairs and sexual misconduct. Media reports have frequently predicted and reported on their possible divorce yet both of them stand as a power couple after two decades of marriage. How did their relationship begin and shape up through all the challenges? Take a look
06 November,2024 07:12 PM ISTCrores of people in India celebrate Chhath Puja. In fact, this is known to be one of the oldest festivals of India. This 4-day festival of India pays respect to the Sun God and his sister Chhati Maiyya. This ancient tradition reminds us of our connection with nature and the importance of gratitude. But why is this festival celebrated and how? Take a look as India celebrates Chhath Puja 2024.
06 November,2024 05:54 PM ISTThe festival of lights Diwali 2024 is here. This is known to be one of the most auspicious times of the year and conducting Laxmi Puja on Diwali is considered to be highly blissful. In this video, Varun Panditji explains how to do Diwali Laxmi Puja Vidhi in a simple way. Take a look.
29 October,2024 05:59 PM ISTDiwali 2024, the festival of lights, sweets, celebrations and feast is here. Each year during Diwali, there is a big debate around practising the tradition of burning firecrackers during Diwali. Do firecrackers really symbolise Diwali? Well, historically, as per sources, Diwali had nothing to do with firecrackers! Let’s travel back in time and discover the journey of firecrackers in Diwali.
29 October,2024 01:31 PM ISTDiwali 2024 is here and this takes us back to the time of Rama’s return with Sita and Lakshman to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The timeless tale is told by Ramayan which has been retold numerous times in the media through TV and films. However, the way Ramayan was told back then in the 1990’s is far different than the ones presented in the commercial cinemas today, according to Mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik. What are the hidden meanings in Ramayan and can Ramrajya be established in India? Pattnaik further explains. Take a look.
29 October,2024 01:19 PM ISTThe festival of Diwali 2024 is here and this brings us to the time when friends and family gather together to enjoy the festive occasion. The festive time can become even more enjoyable if you add a spark of Diwali games to the same. In this video, we suggest some fun Diwali games that you can enjoy with your loved ones. Whether you're young or young at heart, these games are sure to bring laughter and joy to your festive gatherings. Take a look.
23 October,2024 06:00 PM ISTDussehra 2024 is here and this happens to be one of the biggest festivals celebrating the win of good over evil. While Ravan is largely considered an evil force ruling the ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka, it might come as a surprise to many about his worship in India. The mystery and the history about Ravan continues to intrigue while several misconceptions loom on him side by side. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik talks about the worshipping of Ravan in India, its origins, and the life lessons that we can learn from Ramayan this Vijayadashmi 2024.
11 October,2024 05:00 PM ISTMumbai has welcomed India’s first Paradox museum. The Paradox Museum is known for merging art, science, and optical illusions to engage visitors. Mumbaikars can visit the museum Mondays - Fridays from 11 am to 8 pm and 11 am to 8:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The tickets that can be booked online cost Rs. 500 plus the GST. While the museum is yet to be launched, visitors can look forward to the museum's popular exhibits, which showcase creativity and interactivity.
03 October,2024 06:13 PM ISTThe festival of Navratri 2024 will bring thousands of devotees to Goddess Durga temple seeking her blessings. Located on the outskirts of Mumbai, the temple of Jivdani Devi is one of them. Each year on Navratri, sea of devotees gather at the temple to worship the devi which the Pandavas invoked. Known as the giver of life, this goddess is known to fulfil all her wishes. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor visits the Jivdani Temple in Virar and shows the various ways of reaching the temple. Here are the complete details of the Jivdani temple, the Legend and the history.
01 October,2024 06:14 PM ISTThe festival of Navratri 2024 is here to bless the devotees as they eagerly await the arrival of Ma Durga during this time, Goddess Durga is worshipped at home through vedic rituals. In this video, Deepak Panditji explains the entire Navratri Puja Vidhi and Kalash sthapana vidhi in a simple language so that you can do it yourself.
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