Kataragama is a town located in the south of the island nation of Sri Lanka that is a noteworthy pilgrimage destination for Hindus, Buddhists and the indigenous Veddah people alike. Even devotees from southern India come to this venerated site to pay their respects at the sacred shrines gracing the locale. The site of veneration is the Kataragama temple, known in the Sinhalese language as the Kataragama devalaya; it stands in honour of God Skanda-Murugan or Kataragamadeviyo as the locals call the deity. Tamil followers of the Hindu faith, both in Sri Lanka and southern India, call the location Katirkamam. The deity is variously known as Skanda-Murugan, Katiradeva, Subramanya, Kandasamy, Tarakajith and other names by the Hindu community. The god is depicted as having twelve …

Mad about fashion? Can’t stop shopping at big labels in the industry? Well then Hong Kong is calling! The Hong Kong Fashion week for spring and summer 2013 will be held in July from the 8th to the 11th. The event will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and will feature high end fashion labels from all over the world. Buyers are offered a mind blowing shopping experience and a fantastic spread of the most talked about collections for spring and summer this year. Accessories and garments that would be the limelight in fashion industry during these seasons this year would be on grand display at the Fashion Week Hong Kong. The highlight of the gallery are the ‘Brand name Gallery’ …

Proving an excellent opportunity for all those in denial that the mountain biking season is over, the Mophie mountain bikes is a great race to witness. The race guarantees thrills and spills to the ardent and extreme sports fans and an adrenaline pumping adventure for the participants. If you are in for some fascinating action when competitors take out some serious tyres, a killer attitude and some exciting downhill racing on mountain bikes, the Queenstown Winter Festival is the place to be this June. Part of a tradition that started back in 1975, the Queenstown Winter Festival is a hearty affair that marks the beginning of winter in great spirit. Now the festival is the southern hemisphere’s largest winter celebration with street parties, mardi gras …

Popularly known as DSW, the Dubai Sports World is an annual event that attracted over 100,000 participants last year. Every year from 21st June to 21st August, Dubai goes sports crazy and the event is not only for sports fanatics but an event for the entire family; it is fun unleashed! Taking place in a completely air conditioned indoor arena you do not have to worry about sweating it out in the sweltering heat. Located at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre it is only a short drive from the airport. There is also a metro stop that makes it very easy to reach the venue. Be it football, basketball, volleyball, rugby, tennis, cricket or any other sport that takes your fancy, you can …

Regarded as one of the most progressive wedding shows in all of New Zealand Hitched 2013 is set to take the world of weddings by storm once again this year with its state-of-the-art fair. Due to take place from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM on 2nd June this year Hitched 2013 will take centre stage at the Rotorua Convention Centre with the participation of the country’s leading wedding consultants and other service providers. Set to be the largest wedding showcase in the country Hitched 2013 will bring together more than 90 wedding service professionals hailing from the Bay of Plenty and other regions to one venue for the convenience of couples hoping to tie the knot in the near future. One of the chief highlights …

Kandy is one of the Sri Lankan destinations that is very popular among both local and foreign visitors. The beauty of the city is due to one major reason for visitors to visit this city over and over again without getting bored. Known as the “Hill Capital” of Sri Lanka, this city is developed and modern but still preserves its ancient values. The cool climate will welcome all those who enter this ancient city of the kings. Kandy holds another record of being the last kingdom of the country. The lake located within the centre of the city, which is known as the “Nuwara Wewa” adds more beauty and tranquillity. Standing majestically in front of this lake is the “Temple of the Tooth Relic” also …