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- Tourist Spots around Delhi - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2020 from umesh modiTourist Spots around Delhi serve as a major as a major source of attraction for the sightseers. Apart from its magnificent monuments, mosques, forts and shrines, tourists also throng to get glimpses of the amusements parks, enchanting lakes, gardens and picnic spots and flamboyant restaurants ...
Views: 495 - Traditional Dresses of States of India - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from umesh modiTraditional dresses of the states of India vary with region, religion and community. Every state of India has its own culture, customs and standard of living to follow and to celebrate fairs and festivals with these traditions. Festivals are the best way to explore India and its culture, which ...
Views: 507 - Traditional Indian Jewellery - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from umesh modiTraditional Indian Jewellery is the long drawn saga of Indian Tradition that is so exquisitely brought out by the maintenance of the on going traditional strain. The Traditional Jewellery of India is of varied types and numerous forms. Meenakari Jewellery is the exuberant exemplification of ...
Views: 481 - Traditional Indian Music - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2020 from umesh modiTraditional Indian music is a reflection of the country's extreme cultural diversity. There is a very rich legacy of cultural music in India which has been developed over several eras and spans centuries. Most often, the traditional music genre primarily includes devotional music, ghazal, ...
Views: 512 - Traditional Indian Painting, Indian Paintings - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2020 from umesh modiTraditional Indian Paintings are as old and varied as the land itself. The painting as a form of art has started in India since the prehistoric times. The earliest paintings in India is found on the walls of the caves in Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh where the prehistoric men engraved and painted ...
Views: 530 - Traditional Sports in India - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2020 from umesh modiTraditional Sports in IndiaTraditional Sports in India, amidst immense popularity of international sports, has survived, over the years. Traditional games also show the different cultural and traditional backdrops in different Indian States. It also depicts the tribal culture and folk culture. ...
Views: 617 - Treatment in Ayurveda - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from umesh modiTreatment in AyurvedaThere are several types of treatment in Ayurveda. The procedure of treatment varies according to the patient’s mental and physical capability or strength. The kind of disease is the integral factor to choose the types of treatment in Ayurveda. Dwividh Chikitsa suggests 2 ...
Views: 581 - Tribal Dances of India - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2020 from umesh modiTribal Dances of India are performed firmly by tribal people of the country. These people, who are denominated as ‘adivasi’, possess a culture, which is distinct from the pan Indian population. It may be noted that tribal dances of India are vastly dissimilar from Indian folk dances; there is no ...
Views: 562 - Tridosha System in Ayurveda - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2020 from umesh modiEach dosha is a combination of any two of the five elements of Panch Mahabhutas with the predominance of one. Since these three doshas are responsible for all the physiological and the psychological processes within the body and mind, they can explain every physical activity, characteristic, ...
Views: 547 - Twelve Houses in Horoscope - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from umesh modiTwelve Houses in Horoscope describes an individual’s life. The twelve houses bear their individual ruling planet, their meaning and their related zodiac sign. The entire life aspects and qualities of the person are recorded in the Twelve Houses of a horoscope. In Vedic Astrology, the houses are ...
Views: 522 - Types Of Hindu Marriages - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2020 from umesh modiTypes of Hindu Marriages are described in Hindu mythology as eight types. Some of the marriages from among the eight types were practiced in ancient culture according to Hinduism. Among the eight different types of marriages, all are not religiously sanctioned but it has been said that the ...
Views: 630 - Types of Indian Sweets - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2021 from umesh modiTypes of Indian Sweets are an endless list. Sweets form an integral part of Indian cuisine. Apart from being a favourite confectionary, Indian sweets are also associated with culture and traditions of India. Many Indian sweets are considered auspicious and religious and cultural occasions remain ...
Views: 645 - Types of Meditation - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2020 from umesh modiTypes of Meditation are numerous which assert to keep the mind calm and composed. The breath tends to become slow, deep and regular. The mind revolves about the continuous rhythm of inhalation and exhalation which provides a natural object of meditation. Meditation can be initiated with the ...
Views: 563 - Types of Meditation - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2020 from umesh modiTypes of Meditation are numerous which assert to keep the mind calm and composed. The breath tends to become slow, deep and regular. The mind revolves about the continuous rhythm of inhalation and exhalation which provides a natural object of meditation. Meditation can be initiated with the ...
Views: 566 - Types of Mudras - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from umesh modiTypes of Mudras are various which are practiced by many people throughout the world. These various types of Mudras are easy to practice and can be done at any place and at any time. The Mudras enable the Chakra energy and mood, whilst lifting the inner self. Practicing the different types of ...
Views: 552 - Types of Spices, Indian Food - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2020 from umesh modiTypes of Spices, Indian FoodIndian spices exhibit a great variety which adds different flavours and aroma to the food making them more luscious and in certain cases healthy. There is a popular belief that spicy foods are bad for health. This belief is not only far from the truth but also that; ...
Views: 598 - Unani Medicine in India - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2021 from umesh modiThe Unani or Greek system of medicine is believed to have been introduced by Hippocrates which was later extensively developed by Arab doctors. The main theory of the Unani medicine is based on the concept that perfect balance between the elements (arkhan), humours (akhlat) and temperament ...
Views: 607 - Vaishnavism - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from umesh modiVaishnavism is the branch of Hinduism in which Lord Vishnu or one of his incarnations is worshipped as the supreme God. Members of Vaishnavism are called Vaishnavites or Vaishnavas. Vaishnavism is the largest Hindu denomination and it has numerous subdivisions. In addition to the Vedas, ...
Views: 734 - Vastu Shastra - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2020 from umesh modiVastu Shastra is a logical Indian science that deals with the ancient tradition of architecture. It is the science of construction and the traditional Hindu architectural system where the emphasis is laid in the directional alignments. Vastu Shastra, as is practised presently, is based on the ...
Views: 606 - Vastu Shastra in Ancient Texts - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2020 from umesh modiVastu Shastra or Shilpa Shastra finds numerous references, implicit and explicit in the ancient texts, like, the Vedas, Brahmanas, Upanishads and Indian Puranas. Vastu Shastra is derived from the verb 'was' meaning 'to dwell', or place of residence. Vastospatu the lord of a house is a deity in ...
Views: 600 - Vedic Astrology, Indian Astrology - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2020 from umesh modiVedic Astrology is an ancient Indian science explaining movements of the planet and its positions with regards to time and effect on all entities on earth. Astrology is a Vedanga - a part of Vedas. Understanding of astrology was in its infancy in the Vedic period. It included gathering knowledge ...
Views: 594 - Vedic Civilisation in India - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2021 from umesh modiVedic civilisation followed the Indus Valley Civilisation. Previously some western historians denoted the Vedic people were barbarous and that they devastated the earlier civilisation and built up their own. Now the modern research proved that Vedic civilization was diminished not by the ...
Views: 542 - Vedic Literature, Vedic Civilisation in India - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2020 from umesh modiVedic literature glorifies Vedic India. ‘Vedas’, a Sanskrit phrase, implies knowledge. It is the traditional faith that Vedas are ‘apuruseya’ (not composed by human beings), which was known to be a direct revelation of God, hence named shruti. Scholars believed that Vedic Literature originates ...
Views: 643 - Vibhuti Pada , Patanjali Yoga Sutra - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2021 from umesh modiVibhuti Pada is the significant third chapter of Patanjali Yoga Sutra. This chapter speaks of the properties of yoga and the art of integration (Samyama) through concentration, meditation and profound absorption. In Vibhuti Pada, the central theme of the Yoga Sutras is to realise the concept of ...
Views: 677 - Volleyball in India, Indian Athletics - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2020 from umesh modiVolleyball in India is a popular sport that is played in various regions of India and several reputed Volleyball tournaments are also organized as well. The physical education instructors who came to Indian from abroad around 70 years ago introduced volleyball in India. Volleyball comprises ...
Views: 443 - Wedding in India - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2020 from umesh modiWedding in India and its various traditions are vast. They differ with the different regions of the country. This special social ceremony includes several elaborate rituals. The customs and rituals play a significant role in Indian marriages, be it a Hindu marriage ceremony or a Muslim marriage ...
Views: 636 - West Bengal Cuisine, Indian Regional Cuisine - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2021 from umesh modiWest Bengal Cuisine has been influenced by the Muslim rulers, the British rulers and the inhabitation of Jews, Afghans and Chinese. The Dutch and the French had established colonies in West Bengal as well and had a great impact on Bengal’s culinary habits. Although the food habits, tastes, ...
Views: 661 - Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2021 from umesh modiThere are a number of wildlife reserves in Kerala that provide shelter to thousands of species of birds and animals. The hilly slops of Western Ghats and lush green forests provide the perfect locale for wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala. These also serve as a major tourist attraction. Given below ...
Views: 530 - Wildlife Sanctuaries of North India - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2021 from umesh modiWildlife sanctuaries of north India are homes to an assortment of flora and fauna. They are protected areas located in the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. These wildlife sanctuaries provide natural habitat to wild species. Some of ...
Views: 526 - Wildlife Sanctuaries of Odisha - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2021 from umesh modiWildlife sanctuaries of Odisha play a prominent role in the protection of flora and fauna of the state. There are both large and small sanctuaries in Odisha. The state of Odisha has dedicated around 4.1 percent of its total land area to the wildlife conservation drive. As large tracts of land ...
Views: 493 - Wildlife Sanctuaries of South India - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2021 from umesh modiWildlife sanctuaries of south India are protected areas dedicated to the preservation of wild species. More specifically, animals, birds, reptiles, etc receive shelter in these sanctuaries. These sanctuaries are present in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and ...
Views: 550 - Wildlife Sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2021 from umesh modiWildlife sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu are areas involved in the protection and conservation of a wide variety of flora and fauna in the state. The south Indian state of Tamil Nadu is the eleventh largest state in the country. The state hosts many tourist destinations like waterfalls, temples, ...
Views: 551 - World Cup Cricket and India - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from umesh modiWorld Cup Cricket since its inception in the year 1975 includes India as one of its participant teams .As the biggest tournament of One-Day international format, the World Cup Cricket was first held in the year 1975 in England. Since then, India has participated in all the editions of the ...
Views: 504 - World Heritage Monuments in India - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2020 from umesh modiThe World Heritage sites are declared by the UNESCO in1972, the General Conference of UNESCO adopted a resolution with overwhelming enthusiasm creating thereby a 'Convention concerning the protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage'. Receiving a special attention from UNESCO they are ...
Views: 499 - Wrestling in India, Indian Traditional Sport - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2020 from umesh modiWrestling in India, Indian Traditional SportWrestling in India is the most ancient sports whose past is enriched with glory. Wrestling in modern India is concentrated in the Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Haryana. The game of wrestling is considered to be one of the ...
Views: 540 - Yantra, Astrology - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2020 from umesh modiYantra is a mystical diagram that possesses control over cosmic forces. It can be called as the divine storehouse of energy, which picks up cosmic rays emitted by the planets and transforms them into constructive vibrations. These energy impressions are then transmitted to the surroundings where ...
Views: 514 - Yoga Asanas - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2020 from umesh modiYoga Asana traditionally means a 'sitting condition' or 'position' of the body, which contributes to the steadiness of the body and mind and a sense of well-being. In a nutshell, the yoga asanas can be defined as postural patterns. Asanas are also based on the natural postures of various ...
Views: 646 - Zodiacs, Astrology - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from umesh modiZodiacs are the twelve signs listed in a horoscope which is closely tied to the Earth’s movement through the heavens. The Sun travels around the Earth once each year. Within the space of that year the Sun moves through all twelve signs of the zodiac, spending approximately one month in each ...
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