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The Raulane Festival is a unique and sacred winter festival celebrated in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district.

This ancient festival honours celestial fairies, known as Saunis, said to be radiant and gentle beings. Locals believe that the Saunis protect villagers during harsh winters by offering warmth and guidance.

During the festival, two men symbolically “marry” and become vessels for the Saunis, embodying a divine couple, the Raula (groom) and the Raulane (bride).

They get dressed in heavy woollen robes, ornaments and unique face masks. They also perform a slow, meditative dance at the Nagin Narayan Temple, and the whole village joins in. The festival is a celebration of faith and community.

The Raulane festival preserves ancient Himalayan culture and traditions, with villagers coming together to honour their protectors. It serves as a true example of a connection between humans and the divine

Amritsar, the pilgrim city of Punjab, is named after Amrit Sarovar, the sacred pool that surrounds Sikhism’s holiest site in the world, the Golden Temple. To witness the morning prayers, as the gilded doors are opened, hymns are chanted and devotees volunteer in the world’s largest free community kitchen where nearly 100,000 people of all religions and backgrounds sit together in rows on the floor and eat every day. The evening prayers, as the sun glints on the temple’s imposing pure gold dome, stir the spiritual inside everyone present.

Sujan Jawai Leopard Camp is a top glamping experience at the foot of the Aravali Hills in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Come here for a particularly rewarding leopard spotting experience under the stars. The camp finds a perfect balance between comfort, relaxation, privacy, and wildlife adventure.

Wilderness is a real highlight here, with the Aravali Mountains close at hand. The Jawai Bandh water reservoir nearby is a prime spot for bird watching. You can join a guided walk through the countryside with a Rabari herdsman, or take a thrilling jeep safari through Jawai at sunrise. Once you’re done for the day, the spa tent onsite is a great place to unwind, and you’ll appreciate the tasty organic and locally sourced meals. Take breakfast in the wild, enjoy a picnic lunch in the bushland, and dinner under the stars.

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