How the Peacock became Goddess Saraswati’s mount & got its unique colours

Ever wondered how the peacock got its beautiful deep blue coat and unique train? This blog post narrates the mythological legend of the peacock and its beauty. 

Goddess Saraswati once expressed her desire to explore different places on earth. Sage Narada told her that the most beautiful place on earth was India as, of all the places on earth, it was the most colourful and enchanting place. He did not want Goddess Saraswati to go on her own, though, so accompanied her on her travels around India. 

9 Colours of Navratri 2014

Want to dress up in the same colours as the Devi's garments? Check out the list below, which provides the colours corresponding to the 9 incarnations of Goddess Durga. These incarnations are worshipped during the 9 days and nights of the Navratri festival.

Western Railway train from Mumbai to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra October 2014

Western Railway is operating a weekly super fast Premium Special train between Mumbai and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra between 6^th October and 28^th October 2014.

Western Railway Festival Special Trains from West to East and North India October 2014

Western Railway is operating special trains for the forthcoming festive season. These trains will be in operation from 1^st October 2014 onwards.

Central Railway Mumbai to Howrah Puja special trains October 2014

Central Railway is operating special trains for the forthcoming Dussehra festival. There will be totally 10 trains in operation, to and fro from Mumbai-Howrah to clear the extra rush of passengers.

Mumbai to Lonavala Seaplane Service schedule and prices

Last month the first seaplane service on India's mainland was launched to take travellers from Mumbai to Lonavala. The air journey takes just about half an hour and provides a novel experience of landing on water instead of on land. What's more, travellers get a superb view from the air of a few of Mumbai's well known landmarks, such as Haji Ali, the sea link connecting Bandra and Worli, Mandwa beach, etc.

2014 Ram Maruti Road Ganapati pandal photos

The photos of this blog post are of the Ram Maruti Road Ganapati pandal. This is one pandal which does not have over the top flashy decor and has really good lighting. The lighting is of a diffused type, not over bright or shadowy and literally makes the Ganapati idol glow.

What's more, you don't tend to get distracted by the pandal decor but your focus is where it should be - taking darshan of the beautifully designed idol.

A couple of days before the immersion of the idol, the pandal sets up a large table outside on which beautifully carved fruits and vegetables are displayed.