Debjani Lahiri

Madness rules me , life loves me and wanderlust travel junkie defines me. I am a vagabond traveler from Kolkata , hence my travel journals can be found at thevagabong.com. I am a travel enthusiast who believes in creating memories than living in dreams.

Madness rules me , life loves me and wanderlust travel junkie defines me. I am a vagabond traveler from Kolkata , hence my travel journals can be found at thevagabong.com. I am a travel enthusiast who believes in creating memories than living in dreams.
Holi

Holi Festival in Vrindavan , Mathura – Detailed Guide for 2021

Reading Time: 11 minutesHoli is not only a festival of colours but also is a celebration of traditions, unity and happiness. And , to witness that what better place could be other than that of Braj-Bhoomi ? Find out in my blog about all my experience (good or bad) as I had while I witnessed the biggest congregation of people. May be it will help you to plan for next year.

Baymaas Lakehouse

Baymaas LakeHouse –Abode in the Tranquility of Vembanad | Property Review

Reading Time: 5 minutesBaymaas LakeHouse is an ancestral home of the owner of the property which is dedicated to the memories of their loving mother as they affectionately call her “Ammachi”.Situated right on the banks of Lake Vembanad in the neighbourhood of Kochi, it has a picturesque location for a perfect backwaters getaway.

MURSHIDABAD

Murshidabad Travel Guide- Lost Saga of Erstwhile Capital of Bengal

Reading Time: 13 minutesMurshidabad which was declared as the capital of not only Bengal but also of Orissa and Bihar by Nawab Murshid Quli Khan who was the founder. The former name of the city was Maksudabad. In 1706, when Dewan Murshid Kuli Khan was recognised as the Nawab of Bengal under the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, he decided to move his capital from Dhaka (Now in Bangladesh) to the lush fertile banks of Bhagirathi in Mukusudabad which he later named as “Murshidabad” (in connection with his own first name “Murshid”). As Murshidabad was then a flourishing place for international trading hub for all noblemen and businesses.

Durga Puja 2020

Durga Puja is not only a Festival- It is about Celebrating Life ( Updated 2022)

Reading Time: 9 minutesKumartuli visit, Mahalayar Agomoni, Dhaaker Taal, Dhunuchi Dance, Shondhay Arati, Astami Pushpanjali, Sindur Khela and then Devi’s Biday bela . All this may sound just a ritual but there is a gamut of human emotions which flows immensely on those 5 days of celebration. Where the heart rejoices to every tune of Dhaak, as the Devi is greeted with affection in the form of love by her devotees. Durga Puja is indeed a celebration of life. – From the heart of a Bengali.

Nepal

Spiritual Essence of Nepal in the World Map -Places to Visit

Reading Time: 10 minutesI do feel that to make travel as an integral part of our lives to educate and empower ourselves with deeper knowledge about sustainable and responsible tourism, it is important to also have an altruistic approach to analyse each and every situation in our day to day life. And spirituality have just added a new dimension to travel . It not only empowers your own self but also helps to unite with the very environment you are in.