The Ethics of Religious Tourism: Sustainability, Culture, and Economics

The Ethics of Religious Tourism: Sustainability, Culture, and Economics

The Ethics of Religious Tourism: Sustainability, Culture, and Economics Religious tourism is one of the oldest and most influential forms of travel in human history. From the pilgrimages to Mecca and Varanasi to the visits to Jerusalem, Bodh Gaya, or the Vatican, millions undertake sacred journeys each year in search of spiritual fulfillment. Yet, in the modern era, these ancient pathways of devotion are intertwined with commerce, culture, and environmental concerns. The growing popularity of […]

 November 7, 2025
Pilgrimage Tourism: What’s Changed Post-Covid and What’s Now Trending

Pilgrimage Tourism: What’s Changed Post-Covid and What’s Now Trending

Pilgrimage Tourism: What’s Changed Post-Covid and What’s Now Trending The Covid-19 pandemic reshaped the world in countless ways — travel, faith, and human connection among them. For millions of believers, pilgrimage was once a deeply personal spiritual journey — from walking barefoot to sacred temples to crossing mountains for holy shrines. But when lockdowns shut borders and gatherings stopped, pilgrimage came to a standstill. In the post-pandemic world, however, pilgrimage tourism has made a strong […]

 November 3, 2025
Onam – A Festival Communal Harmony

Onam – A Festival Communal Harmony

“Maveli Naadu vanidum Kalam, Manushyar ellarum onnu pole”, a song handed down over centuries from the golden era of Kerala when King Mahabali ruled Kerala. The song conveys that during the rule of King Mahabali, all men lived together as one in absolute harmony. Onam, a festival celebrated with great joy and merriment, marks the yearly return of the great ruler King Mahabali who sacrificed himself for the love of his subjects and kingdom is […]

 September 4, 2017
“Amaravathi” is now live in British Museum

“Amaravathi” is now live in British Museum

The Great Shrine of Amaravati, one of the oldest and largest Buddhist monuments in ancient India, is coming alive at the British Museum on August 10. The exhibition will involve free interactive display about the monument’s creation and significance that viewers will be able to experience on their smartphones, taking them back to the time in history – 200 BC. This is the first exhibition in any museum to include an interactive display controlled through […]

 August 10, 2017