If Peter Jackson had decided New Zealand wasn't right for the evil realm of Mordor (forThe Lord of the Rings movies), he could've filmed here instead. The otherworldly landscape, with barren walls and spikes stabbing the dry air and evil crevices plunging into oblivion, was understandably named mako sica ('badland') by Native Americans.
Diwali is just around the corner! Like every year, the rush has already started to welcome the festival of lights in India. The Hindu festival of lights is usually held during the months of October to mid-November to mark the victory of goodness over evil.