Nectar
of faith
Meander
Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, home to the sacred T riveni Sangam or confluence of the Ganga and Y amuna rivers and the mythical Saraswati, is hosting one of the world’s largest spiritual gatherings — the Maha Kumbh Mela — this year. For over a month, a temporary city emerges, attracting millions of pilgrims, akhadas, ashrams, and foreigners. The celebrations are traced back to the legend of ‘Samudra Manthan’, where the gods and asuras (demons) churned the ocean of milk, from which emerged a pot or kumbh of amrit (nectar) to make them immortal.
Witness one of the most spectacular showcases of ancient tradition, devotion and spiritual heritage. Take a holy dip in the river or enjoy a boat ride, visit temples, explore the heritage, artists’ cultural performances, and more. Take a helicopter ride, savour local cuisine, or just soak in the vibe while admiring the city that is readied to host about 400 million people for nearly 45 days, from January 13 to February 26, 2025.
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TECH THAT GOES PLACES
FROM A PAIR OF EARBUDS THAT TRANSLATES LANGUAGES IN REAL-TIME TO A SUPER-LIGHT PORTABLE MONITOR, HERE ARE MUST-TRY GADGETS FOR YOUR NEXT INTERNATIONAL TRIP.
Big screen in a bag
The Viewsonic VG1655 literally puts a 16-inch FHD display in your cabin bag. It weighs under a kilogram and has a stand and cover, letting you carry it along easily. Connect your phone, tablet, or notebook to it using a T ype-C cable, and you have a large and brilliant display that you can use to make presentations or even watch a film or show.
Big screen in a bag
The Viewsonic VG1655 literally puts a 16-inch FHD display in your cabin bag. It weighs under a kilogram and has a stand and cover, letting you carry it along easily. Connect your phone, tablet, or notebook to it using a T ype-C cable, and you have a large and brilliant display that you can use to make presentations or even watch a film or show.
GREAT SOUND ANYWHERE
It might come in a very portable size that can fit into any handbag and weighs a mere 600g, but the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor speaker packs in the sort of audio punch that makes it the perfect companion on your international trips. It has a sleek, easy-to-carry design with dual subwoofers and 30W speakers. It connects easily, has a twelve-hour battery life, and can even be used in the rain.
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