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History of puri
History of puri
The deities of the Puri temple are generally known as the Trimurti (trinity) and also as Chaturdhamurti. Some scholars think that originally there was only image of Jagannatha as the object of worship called Nila Madhava and when Nila Mad...
Dandiya and Garba Festival in Gujarat
Dandiya Raas is the most popular dance of Gujarat. The dance is so popular that it is performed not only in the state, but throughout India. Infact, it is a special feature of the Navratri festival. The festival is celebrated to pay homage to the nine inc...
Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi
Indian Spiritual tradition has propounded four Purusharth (objectives) of a human life. These being Dharm (Righteousness), Arth (Material Pursuits), Kaam (Contentment) and Moksh (Enlightenment). Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is believed to grant all the four boo...
The Naming story of Mumbai
Mumbai or erstwhile Bombay is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and is considered as the commercial capital of the entire country. Mumbai is one of the busiest cities in India and extremely populous urban regions of the world. Like many other...
Hill Station Lansdowne,Uttrakhand,india
The forests are lovely, dark and deep, just ideal
for those long walks and picnics. There are amazing mountain views of the Western Himalayas from a number of vantage pints like Snow View and Tiffin Top. Like other hill resorts in north India, Lansdown...
Pilgrimage Destination Vaishnodevi,Katra,india
Katra is the base camp of the shrine. It is situated 50 kilometers (31.06 miles) from Jammu. Thousands of devotees regularly throng Mata"��s shrine in belief that Mata will grant their wishes, albeit in the righteous sense of the word. A pil...
The True Origins Of Hinduism
Hinduism of India is a highly complex religion that was formed by the integration of a large number of cults from across civilizations. Historians have over-simplified this gigantic religion. As per them, India is made of two ethnic groups called Aryans a...
Vaishno Devi invites you to her abode!
Sometimes journeys are more important than the destination. The aura of the devotional songs, colourful people, and smiling faces can change your attitude towards spiritualism. You cannot resist singing and dancing with them and get lost in their devotion...
Mothers Day Traditions
Today you can't swing a bunch of flowers on Mothers Day without taking out five Hallmark card displays, four speciality chocolate boxes and a stack of luxury Mothers Day smellies. But how did we get here? Searching Google throws up a whole host of alterna...
Let the Gracefulness and Passion of the Gujarati Dances Enthrall You
The westernmost state of India Gujarat was once home to the Lothal and Dholavira sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. Through the many centuries of India's rich history the state of Gujarat has played a significant role in the country's cultural and ec...
Omthara Kala Kuteera – an Elixir to your Mind and Soul
Indian arts reflect the country's wide cultural diversity, where millennia of practice have refined them into their quintessential forms. Arts have become a key component of Indian cultures and religions where they have become inseparable and indispensabl...
Inuit Shaman: Shaman Songs of the Far North
Inuit Shaman: Shaman Songs of the Far North
The views and perspective of those in the deep north are guided by the powerful elements of nature in the area. Native shaman in the area have to deal with the harsh weather; one the other side they enjoy the...
Priceless Celebrations of Mother's day
A mother's love for her child triumphs all the impossibilities, knows no bounds and no rule, defeating everything callously hindering its way. This is an unbound love and dedication of a mother for her children.
Celebrating the mother's day involves act...
Phoenicians
The Phoenicians were enigmatic people, who left little in the way of written records. Much of what we know of them from ancient times was recorded by Greek and Roman historians who mentioned their seamanship and shrewd business dealings.
Napoleon III p...
What is Cycladic Art?
Cycladic art refers to an ancient artistic style of figures and decorations originating on the Cyclades, a 30 small islands in the Aegan Sea near Greece. Cycladic culture and art flourished during the early Bronze age. The art work of this ancient cultu...