Festivals of India Diwali Explained: History, Meaning, Traditions and Celebrations A complete, family-friendly guide to the Festival of Lights, including its many religious stories, the five days of Diwali, regional customs, food, children's activities and two interactive games. Rows of glowing Diwali lamps around a rangoli A warm decorative illustration showing five clay lamps, golden stars and a colourful circular rangoli pattern. In this guide What Diwali means Why Diwali is celebrated History and origins The five days Traditions and symbols Interactive Diwali quiz Regional celebrations Hindu, Jain and Sikh meanings Diwali around the world Food and sweets Diwali word game Explaining Diwali ...
India travel money guide • Foreign tourists How to Pay in India Without an Indian Bank Account: UPI, Cards, Cash and ATMs You've arrived in India. The shopkeeper points to a QR code. You have a British or American bank card and a perfectly good smartphone. So why can't you simply pay in the same way as everyone else? This guide explains the practical ways foreign tourists can pay for things in India, what to do when a payment fails, and why you should never depend on just one method. There's also a free payment chooser, a troubleshooting tool and a printable one-page checklist. TRAVEL CARD ₹ UPI wallet • International bank card • Indian rupees Original illustration for this India travel payment guide. Quick answer You do not necessarily need an Indian bank account to pay for everyday purchases in India. Foreign visitors can often use international cards, withdraw Indian rupees from compatible ATMs, a...
