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- Indian Martial Arts, Indian Athletics - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2020 from umesh modiIndian martial arts display a great diversity in their form and type, in keeping with the country's rich and varied culture. Now, in India, martial art is a necessity for every people. It is necessary for women also. Each region in India practices its own unique martial arts discipline with ...
Views: 959 - Neurological Disorders, Naturopathy - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2020 from umesh modiNeurological disorders are the various types of complications which arise due to any major issue which impact the nervous system of the human body. The brain, spinal cord, and nerves make up the nervous system. Together they control all the workings of the body. When something goes wrong with a ...
Views: 856 - Therapies in Naturopathy - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2020 from umesh modiNature cures or natural cures are healing measures provided by nature itself. All the ingredients used in these therapies are basically nature centred. These measures include use of five basic elements of the nature namely; space, air, fire, water and earth. Many treatment methods are available ...
Views: 854 - Psychological Disorders, Naturopathy - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2020 from umesh modiPsychological Disorders, also known as a ‘Mental Disorder’, are abnormalities of the mind that result in persistent behaviour patterns that can seriously affect ones day-to-day function and life. When a person experiences mood or cognitive problems or behavioural issues for a long time, a ...
Views: 851 - Exercises in Naturopathy - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2020 from umesh modiExercise in Naturopathy is essential for the maintenance of normal condition of life. Lack of natural exercise is one of the principal causes of weakness and ill health. In recent years, the requirement for exercise has been recognised even in sickness. Exercises are now standard procedures in ...
Views: 846 - Indian Communities - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Communities refer to a group of people, belonging to a certain religion and believing in one single united cause. The term Indian communities perhaps cannot be credited to any single individual. An omnipresent and unseen demarcation line had existed amongst the various Indian ...
Views: 828 - Hormonal Disorders, Naturopathy - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from umesh modiHormonal disorders are conditions that affect the endocrine system and the hormones they release. As such the effect of hormonal disorders can range throughout the whole body as different disorders can manifest in different areas. Hormones are produced primarily in the endocrine glands but ...
Views: 820 - Partition of India - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2020 from umesh modiPartition of India was one of the historical steps taken on the basis of religion dividing the nation into two parts namely Union of India (also known as Republic of India) and Dominion of Pakistan (further divided into Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Peoples' Republic of Bangladesh) on 14th ...
Views: 806 - Aromatherapy Massages, Naturopathy - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from umesh modiAromatherapy massages possess a miraculous power of healing and are utilized for relieving stress by performing various kinds of relaxing treatments to the human body. Aromatherapy massages are beneficial for people, for innumerable reasons. These kinds of treatments improve blood circulation, ...
Views: 798 - Aromatherapy, Naturopathy - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2020 from umesh modiAromatherapy is the alternative branch of medicine, which, in literal sense, means "Treatment through Fragrance". Aromatherapy is the modern name for a very ancient knowledge of healing and improving overall well being, using fragrant natural plant extracts. These plant extracts are called ...
Views: 788 - Naturopathy and Diseases, Indian Naturopathy - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2020 from umesh modiNaturopathy, though, is considered to be of a very recent origin but it involves ancient methods of nature cure for several diseases. Naturopathy is a constructive method of treatment which aims at removing the basic cause of disease through the rational use of the elements freely available in ...
Views: 778 - Aryans - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2020 from umesh modiThe classical civilization of India developed from the earlier Vedic civilization, and the Vedic civilization was the creation of the Aryans. They were invaders, whose first arrival in India, probably dates back to about 1500 B.C. Perhaps some 200 years after this estimated date there began to ...
Views: 758 - Basketball in India - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2020 from umesh modiThe term "Basketball" actually refers to the large round ball and the basket, used in this game. Basketball in India is played in most of the high schools, colleges and universities and especially the younger generation like to lay this game. India is one of those first few countries in the ...
Views: 752 - Food in Ancient India, History of Indian Food - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2020 from umesh modiFood in Ancient India basically reflects the cultural evolution of Indian civilization from ancient past. Early Indians ate food that was easily available from nature. Fruits, wild berries, meat, fish, etc. were the main food items of the nomadic dwellers. With the advent of civilization, people ...
Views: 747 - Archery in India - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2020 from umesh modiArchery in India is one among the prime ancient sports. Conventionally, the game has been associated with warrior-ship and kingship and it was an important requirement expected in the battle field. Though, it was mainly used in hunting and combat in the ancient times, archery has become a ...
Views: 722 - 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: 722 - Chakras, Yoga - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2020 from umesh modiChakras, as a theory, occur in Tantric and yogic traditions of both Buddhism and Hinduism. The name Chakra is derived from the word ‘Wheel’. Chakra is also referred to wheel-like vortices. Chakras are a source of energy that permeates from a point on the physical body. The vortices are ...
Views: 703 - Indian Saints - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Saints embody the highest ideals and are credited for demonstrating the reality of spiritual awareness. India is known to be the land of Saints and Gods. They help people to attain positive actions, devotion, spiritual practice and mental discipline by providing appropriate conditions and ...
Views: 684 - Culture of Delhi - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2020 from umesh modiThe capital city of India and also the third largest in the world ranking, Delhi has a rich cultural heritage. In fact Delhi culture is a fine mingling of old and new- the Old Delhi embodies exquisite monuments, forts, museums, and the New Delhi is an emblem of architecture and palatial ...
Views: 678 - Badminton in India, Indian Athletics - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2020 from umesh modiBadminton is extensively played throughout India, although it lacks the recognition of games such as cricket. Indeed, the modern version of the game has its origins in Pune, when British army officers introduced the net and devised the first rules of the game. Tournaments at various levels ...
Views: 677 - Cultural Asanas, Yoga - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2021 from umesh modiCultural Asanas may be termed as daily physical exercise postures. The names of different cultural asana postures with their values have been mentioned in Classical Yoga Texts like ‘Gheranda Samhita’, ‘Hatha Yoga Pradipika’ and in a number of the ‘Yoga Upanishad’. These Yoga Asanas are named as ...
Views: 677 - Athletic Events in India - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2020 from umesh modiAthletic events are considered to be one of the earliest sporting events in India, their inception dating back to the Vedic era. Indians have practised and rigorously engaged in different athletic events since the distant past, also as part of physical exercise regimen. Indian athletic events ...
Views: 676 - Sources of Ancient Indian History - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2020 from umesh modiSources of Ancient Indian History include coins, inscriptions and accounts of various foreign travellers. The division of the country into marked and diverse regions led to the distinctive history of each region, which remained roughly independent of other regions. Ancient history of India is ...
Views: 674 - Shaivism, Hindu Religion - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2020 from umesh modiShaivism is the branch of Hinduism that worships Lord Shiva as the supreme deity. It is one of the major branches of Hinduism. Shaivism is a very deep, devotional and mystical denomination of Hinduism. It is considered the oldest of the Hindu denominations, with a long lineage of sages and ...
Views: 673 - Indian Yogic Philosophy - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Yogic Philosophy on spirituality is intricately much deeper and rich than anywhere else. The strong roots have not only been preserved by the Indian culture and traditions since thousands of years, but have also spread to the western nations. It is based on this ideology that conception ...
Views: 670 - Arya Samaj - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from umesh modiArya Samaj was a powerful religious movement in India during the nineteenth century. The movement was led by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, who started it in 1875. Arya Samaj had similarities with the Brahmo Samaj in its ideology and the mode of operations. Dayanand Saraswati was a Sanyasi ...
Views: 668 - Indian Freedom Fighters - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Freedom Fighters had fought against the British Empire and continued the Indian freedom struggle with their undying spirit and bravery. The valorous Freedom Fighters of India sacrificed their lives to achieve independence for the nation. Indian Freedom Fighters, like Mahatma Gandhi, ...
Views: 665 - Bhakti Movement - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from umesh modiBhakti movement was a Hindu religious movement of the medieval period that promoted the belief that Moksha was attainable by everyone. It was a silent revolution in the Indian society that was responsible for many rites and rituals associated with the worship of God by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. ...
Views: 663 - Sadhana Pada , Patanjali Yoga Sutra - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2021 from umesh modiSadhana Pada is the second chapter of Patanjali Yoga Sutra, where Patanjali comes down to the level of those who are not spiritually evolved. It is in this chapter that Maharshi Patanjali explains ways to aspire for the absolute freedom. In Sadhana Pada, he also elucidates the concept of Kriya ...
Views: 663 - 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: 660 - Ancient Indian Sculpture - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2020 from umesh modiAncient Indian SculptureAncient Indian Sculpture is an integral part of Indian art and culture. Ancient Indian sculptures were relatively simple and date back to the days of the Indus Valley Civilization of the 2nd and 3rd millennium BC. The rich intricate sculptures of this civilization mainly ...
Views: 650 - Buddhist Art In India - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2020 from umesh modiThe main purpose of Buddhist art in India was to popularise the religion of Buddhism. Buddhist art in India came into being after the historical life of Gautam Buddha during the sixth to fifth century B.C. and then it developed by contact with other cultures as it spread all through Asia and the ...
Views: 647 - Jain Temples in India - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2021 from umesh modiJain temples in India differ from the architecture of Hindu temples and Muslim mosques. The essence of this great religion and its preaching is clear from the cave temples. These are the elaborately decorated carved stones which has numerous illustrated manuscripts. The Jain temples are spread ...
Views: 644 - 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: 644 - Indian Football - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Football is played and enjoyed by a large number of people from Northern part of India, Eastern Part of India and the western part of India. The history of Indian Football is not that ancient, as it was brought in India by the British rulers, during the middle half of the 19th century. ...
Views: 643 - Billiards in India - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2020 from umesh modiBilliards in India has always been considered as one of the strongest powerhouses in the world of Billiards. The main reason behind this is the utter dominance of the Indian Billiards players over all the other players for the past several years. The history of Billiards is quite old and rich. ...
Views: 641 - Patanjali Yoga Sutras - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2020 from umesh modiPatanjali Yoga Sutras is the ancient treasure narrating how to keep the body healthy. This yoga sutra is now one of the most acclaimed elements of everyday life. Yoga is an art, a science and a philosophy that touches the life of man at every level, bodily, intellectually and spiritually. All ...
Views: 638 - Temples of Telangana - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2020 from umesh modiTemples of Telangana covers the temples of architectural beauty like Bhadrachalam Temple, Birla Mandir, Chilkur Balaji Temple, Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basar, Ramappa Temple, Yadagirigutta Temple, Thousand Pillar Temple, Tandur and Vemulavada. Bhadrachalam Temple which is also known as Sita ...
Views: 638 - Influences on Indian Food - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from umesh modiInfluences on Indian Food have brought about an essential change in the concept of food. The cuisine of India is rich and is recognised all over the world for its subtle characteristic. Indian culinary is considered to be one of the most diverse cuisines of the world. It is enriched with various ...
Views: 637 - Bhakti Yoga - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2020 from umesh modiBhakti Yoga refers to a spiritual practise of offering utmost devotion (Bhakti) to God. Bhakti is a series or succession of mental efforts at religious realization, beginning with ordinary worship and ending in a supreme intensity of love for God. Bhakti is the yoga of a personal relationship ...
Views: 635 - 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: 634 - 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: 633 - 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: 630 - Indian Film Festivals - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Film Festivals over the years, is gaining immense popularity among the people of India and around the world as well. Foreign people have started to take notice of the films that are made in India and they come in large numbers to be a part of the Indian Film Festivals. Over the years, and ...
Views: 629 - Religion in India - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2020 from umesh modiTypes of Religion in India originated in Indian sub-continent. India is the land of spirituality and philosophy and is considered to be the birthplace of many religions. Indian religion is varied in approach and different in meaning. The major religions of India are Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, ...
Views: 625 - Samadhi Pada , Patanjali Yoga Sutra - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from umesh modiPatanjali Yoga Sutra consists of 196 sutras which are divided into four chapters or padas. Samadhi Pada is the first chapter that defines yoga and the movement of the citta (loosely know as mind) and how to reach samadhi state. It is directed towards those who are already highly evolved to ...
Views: 625 - Ayurvedic Diet - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from umesh modiAyurvedic diet is a holistic health treatment that includes herbs, meditation, massage and yoga. The science of Ayurveda teaches that right diet is the foundation of healing. The ancient Indian science of medicine ‘Ayurveda’ emphasizes that every individual requires balance and considers diet as ...
Views: 623 - Indian Art Cinema - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2020 from umesh modiIndian art cinema differs sharply from popular films which are more commonly known as the commercial flicks. The conceptual notion of art cinema though differs from being one of the fuzziest to one of the contradictory topics ever touched upon. They are realistic, often ethnographic, and they ...
Views: 622 - Indian Craft - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Crafts are known throughout the world for their artistic work and grandeur. The deeply entrenched tradition of Indian Craft echoes the true colour of India whilst impressing generation after generation amidst their varied forms and styles. For people around the world, India is synonymous ...
Views: 622 - Indian Architecture - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from umesh modiWith evolution through centuries, the Indian architecture is the result of socio-economic and geographical conditions. The different types of Indian architectural styles include a mass of expressions over space and time, transformed by the forces of history, culture and religion considered ...
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