http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com When it comes to Mother’s Day celebrations, a few iconic mothers from Indian mythology come to my mind. And one of my all-time favourite moms is Yashoda – a foster-mother of Lord Krishna. Now if you ask me why, here is a short tale. But before you read th... http://www.articlealley.com/http://infibeam.articlealley.com/mothers-day-gifts-ideas-innovative-gifts-to-surprise-your-mom-2424274.html 02nd April 2012 Gabrielle Channel/Coco was way back in 1883. Elsa Schiaparelli was in 1890. Christian Dior was in 1905. Roy Halston Frowick was in 1932. Calvin Klein was in 1942. Ralph Lauren was in 1939. Gianni Versace was in 1946. Valentine Garavani and Giorgio Armani ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tina2.articlealley.com/what-do-the-fashion-moguls-think-of-fanny-packs-for-men-2418429.html 13th March 2012 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... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mukeshkumarverma.articlealley.com/history-of-puri-2406616.html 18th January 2012 Hindus commonly conduct pujas in shrines in three different environments: in temples, in the home, and in outdoor public spaces. It is equally common for any of the deities to be worshiped in any of these three types of shrines. Hindus believe that ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://stevemike.articlealley.com/hindu-temple--home-pooja-mandir-information-2400177.html 22nd December 2011 There were many advanced civilizations that existed in Peru before the Incas. One of these was the Chavín. This cultures was dominant in Northern Peru during their time periods. Here we take a look back. The Chavín Although the Chavín were once tho... http://www.articlealley.com/http://hrpub.articlealley.com/perus-chavin-civilization-2383366.html 26th October 2011 Themed invitation cards: Because the Indian wedding ceremony is steeped in age old traditions and practices, it is only purely natural that many people choose to buy themed invitation cards. The scroll invitation card is an illustration. Right here, the m... http://www.articlealley.com/http://arnoldsnow.articlealley.com/a-tutorial-to-kinds-of-indian-wedding-ceremony-invitation-cards-2378379.html 18th October 2011 Amidst the dramatic mountainscapes of the majestic Kedarnath range stands one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Kedar or Lord Shiva. Lying at an altitude of 3584 m on the head of river Mandakini, the shrine of Kedarnath is amongst the holiest pilgrimages for ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ayushaggarwal.articlealley.com/kedarnath--the-sacred-temple-of-himalaya-2336735.html 19th August 2011 Even in this day and age Chinese Masks are utilised inside of two primary factors of Chinese way of life. The New Yr masks which are worn by Chinese men and women to welcome the new 12 months through the world. And the Opera masks which are painted and dr... http://www.articlealley.com/http://joanne.articlealley.com/chinese-masks-and-culture-2311576.html 12th July 2011 Autumn Poetry for October and Fall Deriving inspiration for autumn poetry becomes a whole lot easier by taking a look at various autumn pictures. Not all artists focus on only capturing the bareness and nakedness of nature in their pieces & paintings; ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://amydyslex.articlealley.com/autumn-poetry-for-children-2299644.html 27th June 2011 Engraving may have been one of the earliest attempts at ornamentation by scratching lines or cutting. Engraving in metal is done with a blunt chisel. Punching creates a decorative effect by arrangement of lines and dots in a definite artistic pattern. Etc... http://www.articlealley.com/http://emfex2.articlealley.com/engraving-epns-filigree-handicrafts-2279576.html 14th June 2011 The grand metropolis of Bangalore is the capital of the state of Karnataka in the south west of India. The city holds years of history and is home to a host of locations of cultural and religious value. The Bull Temple is one such holy site, which was bui... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/bull-temple--worship-of-the-sacred-bull-at-the-nandi-temple-2273519.html 10th June 2011 Orissa is a land of many fairs and festivals. There is certain distinctiveness about these festivals which give them their very regional touch. The uniqueness of all these festivals spring from the fact that they are celebrated in no other parts of India ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sukant.articlealley.com/car-festival-of-lord-jagannath-2242013.html 23rd May 2011 The Vastu Shastra was written well over a thousand of years but its presence has not been felt as evidently as it is nowadays. It is a part of the Vedas that were written in antiquity. It literally means “dwelling" and it is most usually seen as the resid... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mariak.articlealley.com/the-rise-of-vastu-shastra-2214173.html 06th May 2011 You might have seen many great philanthropists giving back to the society in more than one ways. Likewise, visiting a shrine is like a small pilgrimage, as a sign of gratitude towards the lord. Apart from being a blessed territory, temples in India stand ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://harrycarlin.articlealley.com/witnessing-spirituality-from-close-quarters-via-meenakshi-temple-in-tamilnadu-2140735.html 24th March 2011 One of the most unique weddings I have officiated was Shreeti and Jon's. I co-officiated with Shreeti's family's lay pundit (Hindu priest), Jaysurya ("Jay") Upadhyaya. It was fascinating to see how these two faiths, one Western and one Eastern, came toget... http://www.articlealley.com/http://davidgruber.articlealley.com/where-there-is-love-there-is-life-a-hinjew-wedding-in-texas-2099522.html 08th March 2011 Chakras refer to the energy centers that are associated with the nervous system. Every chakra in the body has a particular vibration connected to one of the colors of the spectrum. The chakra takes in the color energy from the aura that envelopes the body... http://www.articlealley.com/http://glenwoodtheyogateach.articlealley.com/the-chakras-and-energy-streams-2083281.html 02nd March 2011 Like Buddhism, Jainism is one of the world’s oldest religions – which arose in India, in the 6th century BC, as a revolt against the Brahmanic ritualistic practices. Essentially a heretic, altogether independent faith, its basic tenets are non-violenc... http://www.articlealley.com/http://amittal.articlealley.com/jaina-art-and-aesthetics-principal-author-maruti-nandan-prasad-tiwari-2039044.html 16th February 2011 What's the secret of life? Since the dawn of time, man and woman have been searching for the answer to this question. We came up with complex systems of deities in an attempt to explain how everything is connected. Scientists can define how some of it wor... http://www.articlealley.com/http://articlesubmitauto.articlealley.com/the-secret-of-life--why-are-we-here-2028271.html 14th February 2011 As you have therefore received Christ, [even] Jesus the Lord, [so] walk (regulate your lives and conduct yourselves) in union with and conformity to Him. 7 Have the roots [of your being] firmly and deeply planted [in Him, fixed and founded in Him], being ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://rodbrowne.articlealley.com/walk-in-union-with-christ-2026622.html 11th February 2011 Hatha Yoga, among the other paths of Yogic practice, is the prevalent custom in each Western and Eastern cultures. Specialists define Hatha Yoga as a preparatory practice for increased paths, like Raja, Jnana, and Bhakti -- a planning for the physique to ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://stevielevin00e.articlealley.com/the-route-of-hatha-yoga--break-the-physical-barrier-to-enlightenment-1986376.html 26th January 2011 The areas which may be considered as the busiest parts of most homes are the living rooms. They're also the principle spaces that create a very good or bad impression of a variety of houses today. Because of this, these explicit areas need to be completel... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timglee.articlealley.com/good-interior-design-ideas-for-living-rooms-1982778.html 25th January 2011 Myths and misconceptions are a byproduct of ignorance, rumors and even curiosity. Same goes for candles and its manufacturing. Candles are often associated with occult sciences and some types of candles are prepared and used by people dealing in these the... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kellyprice1225.articlealley.com/different-occasion-where-you-can-use-candles-1968479.html 19th January 2011 The Taurus when mated with a suitable mate is literally no eyes for anyone else. It's a very sensual sign and has a reason (curiosity is not strong) to look elsewhere. The Leo is very proud and dignified to be spent in casual relationships, so choose a g... http://www.articlealley.com/http://astroind66.articlealley.com/the-loyal-and-dedicated-zodiac-1959396.html 17th January 2011 Commercial fountains have long captured the attention of most people. These features that jet water are well endowed with artisanship that further give depth to their visual quotient, making them the most ideal water features to use as decorations. With t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://wyattfisk.articlealley.com/statuary-commercial-fountains-magnificent-water-features-that-add-dimension-to-homes-1927087.html 04th January 2011 Near-death survivors tell stories of out-of-body experiences and spiritual awakenings. How is it possible for near-death experiences to result in religious experiences so profound that they totally and utterly transform an individual? Is it really possibl... http://www.articlealley.com/http://moritzgleitman.articlealley.com/the-surprising-benefits-of-dying-1911406.html 20th December 2010 In the United Kingdom, sports, sporting teams, and sporting achievement are valued as highly as religion. It wasn’t for kicks that numerous famous writers, philosophers, artists and musicians all delineated football as equivalent to a working class faith.... http://www.articlealley.com/http://gthomson.articlealley.com/why-sports-autographs-will-never-lose-value-1883276.html 03rd December 2010 by Mihai Fasola, chentaiji.ro Book attempts to describe the separation of spirit and body transforming into pure forms, for the final revival, after the moment of death. It is the book that unites all religious views of Christian and pagan oriental dea... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mihaifasola.articlealley.com/universal-book-of-the-dead-1880486.html 02nd December 2010 Actions performed by individuals or group of people showing religious loyalty to one or more deities are known as worship. Worship has to be based on some ideology or theology. Procedures involved in worshipping may vary from place to place and individual... http://www.articlealley.com/http://chriscornell.articlealley.com/studying-worship-and-adopting-as-a-career-1875310.html 29th November 2010 Pooja or worshipping is a highly structured religious ritual performed by Hindus as an offering to various deities, distinguished persons, or special guests. It is done on a variety of occasions and settings, from daily pooja done at home, to temple cerem... http://www.articlealley.com/http://yantrashop.articlealley.com/setup-the-right-prayer-environment-at-home-with-yantrashop-1874620.html 29th November 2010 The Indian taxonomy of gods is rich with understanding of Hinduism and a flexible polytheism that explores the philosophical advantages of identifying earthly and spiritual matters with various gods. Devas or devatas (Gods) are incarnation much like Roman... http://www.articlealley.com/http://houstonburks7.articlealley.com/god--the-different-indian-gods-and-religions-1853194.html 19th November 2010 This is the Grand Elephant Processionrenowned for the colorful display of decorated and adorned elephants. It is among the most attractive and colorful temple festivals of Kerala celebrated in the month of April-May. The two-century old temple festival ‘T... http://www.articlealley.com/http://caper.articlealley.com/elephant-festival-thrissur-1852824.html 19th November 2010 The history of carpets has its origin in the Middle East and Central Asia. Nomadic tribes used carpets as floor covers in their temporary settlements. Without carpets, people had to sleep directly on soil. Carpets provided shelter for them while traveling... http://www.articlealley.com/http://joannagould.articlealley.com/carpet-cleaners-for-faster-results-1841527.html 15th November 2010 People's reaction to the news that they've been let go vary although the most common is shock. Even if you had a feeling it was coming, the reality can still be overwhelming. Your first reaction is denial. You can't believe they laid you off. Why di... http://www.articlealley.com/http://rlstevens.articlealley.com/how-to-deal-with-a-layoff-1837471.html 12th November 2010 Fancy and designer Diwali Diyas have taken over Diwali celebrations today. Desi, plain and simple earthen Deepavali Diyas seem to have fallen behind Diwali decorations today. And yet, we see there are several interesting options you can find in both desi ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sophiapaul.articlealley.com/designer-diwali-diyas-for-your-parents-this-year-1820903.html 02nd November 2010 A Hindu temple or Devalayam or Devasthanam or temple or I (yil Sanskrit Dewaly ः, TN: கோயில், Telugu: దేవాలయం, Kannada: ದೇವಸ್ಥಾ&#... http://www.articlealley.com/http://activet.articlealley.com/hindu-templesindbaaz-tours--travels-1812376.html 26th October 2010 Tamil Nadu is a state in India which has never really been talked about much. Not a very loud state, it actually has plenty it can boast of. The glory and history of Tamil Nadu make it a treasure for tourists, and you will find that you can never have rea... http://www.articlealley.com/http://aalia.articlealley.com/romantic-tours-of-tamil-nadu-love-special-and-tourism-extraordinaire-1806240.html 21st October 2010 Rajasthan is mutually exhaustive and outstanding. Tour to the attractions of Rajasthan - the collection of numerous paradoxes. Travel to Rajasthan, the soil of endless charm. Attractions of Rajasthan will offers you some perplexing sights with unrivaled w... http://www.articlealley.com/http://udays.articlealley.com/magical-rajasthan-1777537.html 05th October 2010 I would like to dedicate this poem to the lovely Polish lady, “Joanna Poplawska"; who has taken on many names in my written works; ranging from “my angel" to “Joannuszka Slisznuszka" to “gappeluszka". She being the one whose inner light permits me to fin... http://www.articlealley.com/http://giannitruvianni.articlealley.com/my-angel-joannuszka-slisznuszka-1772774.html 01st October 2010 This year, on the fifth day of November, the most awaited festival will commence. Yes, Diwali- the festival of lights, fireworks andngrandeur, will be celebrated across the country. As lights, sweets, and Diwali greetings set the stage for a stupendous ev... http://www.articlealley.com/http://infibeam2.articlealley.com/great-diwali-gift-ideas-for-the-festive-occasion-1760563.html 23rd September 2010 Tantra Yoga is a frequently discussed topic but not many people actually know what it is and what does and does not happen in the practice of tantric yoga. Fairly simply, it is a set of tantric workout routines that harness religious electricity. It emph... http://www.articlealley.com/http://caroljenkins2.articlealley.com/tantra-yoga-and-its-myths-1744958.html 15th September 2010 The Origins of TantraTantra is an esoteric current of Hinduism. It first appeared in India around 500 AD, and was then expressed in texts or Tantra. Tantrism started the early centuries CE, from where it started to evolve into a totally articulated tradi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://caroljenkins2.articlealley.com/the-origins-of-tantra-1744908.html 15th September 2010 Why is Italy so attractive, and why do visitors to Italy come back time and again? Millions of visitors travel to the boot shaped country, which is the home of the Romans and the Pioneers of the Renaissance. We all know why it is so popular: culture and h... http://www.articlealley.com/http://johndownes.articlealley.com/tourist-sights-italy-you-have-to-see-1740765.html 10th September 2010 INTRODUCTION Magic doesn’t exist and neither do its deities. Angels or Demons, Messiahs or Masters, techniques or miracles, magic formulas or rituals, none of it is real. There are neither guides nor saviours, on Earth or elsewhere, no Churches, no s... http://www.articlealley.com/http://carlodorofatti.articlealley.com/nothing-but-oneself--excerpt-from-my-book-available-soon-1731679.html 06th September 2010 Delhi is the biggest metropolis in India widely known for its cultural diversity while being the political and cultural hub of India. New Delhi preserves many historical and traditional structures that one can observe as paradigms of this thriving nation'... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/laxminarayan-temple--an-iconic-temple-in-the-capital-of-india-1699045.html 12th August 2010 Today we are going to dig into the nitty gritty of what religion is. Here is definition from the dictionary: 1. beliefs and worship: people's beliefs and opinions concerning the existence, nature, and worship of a deity or deities, and divine involv... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tjpal1.articlealley.com/the-values-and-dangers-of-religion-1672713.html 03rd August 2010