http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Bhubaneswar is the capital city of one of the state in India, Orissa. It is the biggest city of Orissa after Cuttack. It has come to an being since 3000 years back. Today, this city is the economic center of the State of Orissa. Bhubaneswar is best-known ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sreedhar.articlealley.com/temple-of-india--bhubaneswar-2423150.html 28th March 2012 The Hawa Mahal is situated on the main road in the heart of Jaipur's business centre. The meaning of Hawa is Wind and Mahal is Palace, so we can also call it "Palace of Winds" or "Palace of the Breeze". It was designed with red and pink sandstones in the... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sudarshan.articlealley.com/history-of-hawa-mahal--jaypur-travel-tour-2409692.html 27th January 2012 Pushkar is famously known as the town that was formed when the Hindu God Brahma dropped a lotus into the Pushkar Lake. It is not just for those who seek spiritual sustenance. Pushkar with its infamous laid-back persona has oodles of sacrosanct spots as we... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pavitrakhanna.articlealley.com/spectacular-giant-balloon-in-the-sky-during-the-pushkar-fair-2350672.html 19th September 2011 The name Varanasi is originated from the names of the two rivers Varuna and Assi. The other speculation pertaining to the name Varanasi is that the river Varuna itself was called Varanasi in olden times, from which the city got its name. Varanasi is als... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ayushaggarwal.articlealley.com/varanasi-the-holy-city-2318032.html 21st July 2011 India is the land of religion and spirituality. In India religion is the way of life. It is an integral part of Indian society and traditions because it permeates every aspects of daily life. Here number of religions has started and flourished. It is the ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sanjog.articlealley.com/famous-religious-destination-of-india-2265131.html 05th June 2011 Honeymoon is one of the most romantic occasions which are awaited by every one in their life. Most of the couples choose their honeymoon destination as Goa in their mind to boost their love and faith which adds strength to their marriage bond. Goa is one ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kalpana2.articlealley.com/the-excitement-never-ends-on-your-goa-honeymoon-2261460.html 02nd June 2011 Any talk regarding the culture of Goa is deficient if we didn't investigate deep into its rich past! A tiny land located on the scenic Western coast of India, Goa is among the most popular tourist spots on this planet! The history of Goa is equally rich s... http://www.articlealley.com/http://peterrauch.articlealley.com/did-you-know-why-it-is-called-goa-2247856.html 25th May 2011 Indian weddings are celebrated with filled with pleasure and magnificence which features a lot brightness with colors. These resplendent colors are meant to bring good luck, joy and love for the newly wedded couple. Each and each wedding in India starts u... http://www.articlealley.com/http://markelham.articlealley.com/custom-and-standard-indian-wedding-invitations-and-hindu-wedding-cards-2246146.html 24th May 2011 The Orloff diamond is one of the most fascinating renowned diamonds of antiquity, and, like most of the antique diamonds in the world, it's heritage is each entrancingb and incredible.According to the legend, the Orloff Diamond, at one time the third larg... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kevinferra19.articlealley.com/the-orloff-diamond-2222386.html 11th May 2011 To generate list of some of India's most unique places to visit, we spoke with several travel experts, and asked them to recommend unusual destinations based on their own past journeys. There visits spanned across all the states in India, right from Andam... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ayushaggarwal.articlealley.com/unique-and-unusual-places-to-visit-in-india-2141115.html 24th March 2011 I entered the bizarre world of the Pushkar Fair: Camels, sadhu holy men, pilgrims, touts, tourists, snake charmers, lepers and little blue boys dressed as the Hindu god Lord Shiva. They were all there. The full moon of November brings a bit of insanity... http://www.articlealley.com/http://glenallison.articlealley.com/pushkar-chaos-camels-sadhus-snake-charmers-lepers-and-little-blue-boys-dressed-as-lord-shiva-2083127.html 02nd March 2011 Delightful city of Jaipur is a splendid abode of imposing forts and impressive palaces which forms a vacationer’s delight. The magnanimous Jaipur is also famed as the pink city of ethnic Rajasthan. Becharming pink city of Jaipur is undoubtedly the Queen o... http://www.articlealley.com/http://khushbu.articlealley.com/pink-city-undisputed-queen-of-golden-triangle-india-2024908.html 11th February 2011 The Gita is considered the essence of the Hindu religion by a lot of scholars. The godly revelations must actually be offered this gratitude and reverence as they lead humans towards the right manner of living their lives on this planet. With numerous exa... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kevinfernandez.articlealley.com/the-importance-of-gita--how-to-live-life-the-ideal-way-2017909.html 09th February 2011 Goa is one of the most attractive places of visit in India. It is a wonderful state that is situated on the western sea shore of India separated from Maharastra in the North and Karnataka in south. Goa is very famous for the vacationers and so it is visit... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jitender.articlealley.com/the-top-attractions-to-visit-on-goa-trip-1982904.html 25th January 2011 Puri is a city of Odisha, situated about 60 km south of Bhubaneswar, on the eastern coast of Bay of Bengal. Puri is also known as Jagannath puri on the name of the Hindu god Bhagwan Jagannath. Puri is mostly famous for the Jagannath temple. Jagannath temp... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mathanm.articlealley.com/best-hotels-in-puri-1950413.html 12th January 2011 Unity in diversity adds to the beauty of people of India and this diversity in customs and traditions followed by Indians since ages have contributed significantly in shaping up Hinduism and various Hindu rituals. Prolonged interaction among the diverse g... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kevinfernandez.articlealley.com/hindu-holy-places-across-india-1941946.html 10th January 2011 Rakhi to India is one of the most celebrated Hindu festival that resonates large with the bond of love and affinity that rests in between a brother-sister relationship. Predominantly this was a festival concentrated within the northern parts of the countr... http://www.articlealley.com/http://shirinjoshi.articlealley.com/send-fascinating-rakhi-threads-and-rakhi-gifts-to-india-with-giftstoindia24x7com-1831325.html 10th November 2010 A majestic adventure to fulfil all the senses awaits visitors to Thailand. After all, there aren’t many places where you can combine a vibrant city break and a beach spa holiday together. However, visitors to the country can gain a glimpse into the hus... http://www.articlealley.com/http://islacampbell.articlealley.com/double-exposure-in-thailand-1825222.html 04th November 2010 In my last article "Jaipur, The Pink City of India: Let's Get to Know About It." I introduced you to the history of Jaipur, India. If you remember I also promised to introduce you with all the famous places that are visited over here, one by one. So here ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://laxmipalacehotel.articlealley.com/hawa-mahal-the-1778730.html 06th October 2010 According to Hindu reckoning, the date of Diwali falls on 15th day of the dark fortnight in the auspicious Hindu month of Kartik or the month of October/November in English calendar. This Diwali day falls on the amavasya or the no moon day. Diwali date co... http://www.articlealley.com/http://dipanegi.articlealley.com/diwali-2010--most-popular-festival-of-india-1775340.html 04th October 2010 Wedding favors are gifts given to guests from the bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. The tradition of distributing wedding favors is a very old one. Indian wedding favors are designed to remind the guests not only of the ceremony they have attende... http://www.articlealley.com/http://shaadiinvite3.articlealley.com/wedding-favors-1762649.html 24th September 2010 Since time immemorial, Rakhi has been a festival deep-rooted into the socio-cultural life of the Indians as a whole. Irrespective of being the home to different castes and creed, the celebrations of the Rakhi festival in India truly marks this country's u... http://www.articlealley.com/http://neilsharma.articlealley.com/raksha-bandhan-an-age-old-indian-tradition-1754027.html 22nd September 2010 Diwali is a festival of joy which brings Indian New Year. People celebrate this festival by taking blessing from elder family members. Diwali is most awaited festival throughout the year as it brings series of festivals joy and happiness to everyone's liv... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kunjan.articlealley.com/diwali-is-a-festival-of-light-and-sharing-joy-and-happiness-1739006.html 09th September 2010 Like every year, Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2010 will be held between 08 and 16 October with all devotion, enthusiasm and excitement. During this festival, the followers, particularly Chinese descendants, observe strict vegetarianism and other rituals to ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://juliannawilliam.articlealley.com/phuket-vegetarian-festival-2010-1729835.html 02nd September 2010 India is a land of varied cultures and religious festivities. And it is through this united celebration of any festival that the country marks its true identity as an 'unity in diversity'. Come this second day of September and the whole of India will perf... http://www.articlealley.com/http://yashmisra.articlealley.com/send-gifts-to-india-on-janmastami-and-add-to-the-happy-spirit-of-the-occasion-1714439.html 22nd August 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 Every year brothers and sisters all over India celebrate Raksha Bandhan. The occasion is meant to sanctify and reaffirm the relationship that they share. The sisters will tie a colored thread, known as a rakhi, on the right hand of the brother to let him ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://dave41.articlealley.com/the-story-of-raksha-bandhan-1694515.html 11th August 2010 It is an annual festival that is held in the Sri Lankan hill town of Kandy every year in peak summer months of July and August. It is one of the most spectacular pageants of Asia. The festival is a synthesis of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs and is a dedicati... http://www.articlealley.com/http://wab15.articlealley.com/take-colombo-flights-this-summer-and-attend-kandys-esala-perahera-1676464.html 04th August 2010 Religion is considered to be a part of an individual's identity in a country like India. India is a land of diverse cultures, traditions and religions like Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Jainism and Christianity. In spite of the different religions p... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tonisteave.articlealley.com/the-sacred-pilgrimage-tours-india-1664593.html 20th July 2010 The glistening mountains of Himalayas has different meaning for different people. Some considered them as ideal destination for holidaying as they are dotted with exotic locations, salubrious weather and intoxicating air. These mighty mountain ranges are ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jollymazumdar.articlealley.com/himalayan-pilgrimage-tour-1642097.html 07th July 2010 The religious site known as the Batu Caves is located in the Gombak District in Malaysia. The cave temples which can be found here are positioned within the massive limestone hill at the site. The name "Batu Caves" was given to these shrines due to its lo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/batu-caves-home-of-the-god-of-war-1619472.html 24th June 2010 Bangkok is one of the trade capitals of Asia, a bustling city famous for its night markets and towering skyscraper office buildings. Yet in the midst of these hallmarks of modern prosperity can be seen a curious scattering of cultural superstition in the ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/the-erawan-shrine--bangkoks-good-luck-charm-1529743.html 04th May 2010 Pushkar a town in India's Rajasthan state inherits a unique cultural and religious legacy as one of the most ancient of Indian cities. According to legend the Hindu god Brahma was responsible for the city's creation, and Pushkar is the site for one of the... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/fascinating-pushkar-festival-1516242.html 23rd April 2010 Of late, everyone loves to decorate his/her house with beautiful god statue. God statue made with different types of woods not only increases beauty of your house, but also reflects mentality of people living in the house. Having such types of products in... http://www.articlealley.com/http://chitrahandicraft.articlealley.com/god-statue-improves-the-auspicious-quality-of-a-home-1367357.html 28th January 2010 About seven miles north of Kuala Lumpur is the Gombak district where the very historical Batu Caves can be found. Evidence shows that an ancient Malay tribe, the Temuan people, may have inhabited these caves but this place only gained its prominence when ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://josepha.articlealley.com/venture-into-the-beautiful-batu-caves-of-malaysia-1227485.html 11th November 2009 by the married women. On this day, women offer prayers to the Hindu goddess Parvati with If you want to experience the different colors of India then you must come and enjoy the various flavors of Indian cultures and traditions. Travel India will help you... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pradeep1.articlealley.com/opt-for-the-best-time-for-indian-festival-tour--have-the-most-memorable-memories-with-indian-fest-1187012.html 20th October 2009 Designer religious jewellery can be defined as divine aesthetics. Wearing silver jewelry and accessorizing is our way of expressing our thoughts, choice and opinions. Jewelry lets us make statements without uttering even a word. They tell us a lot about a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://trendtogo.articlealley.com/religious-designer-jewellery-divinity-with-aesthetics-1146678.html 05th October 2009 It's true that the emergences of the tattoos were from the prisoners and this activity was started by the criminals of different types. Sanskrit is a classical Indian language. Sanskrit tattoo are basically emerged by the Indians. These are considered as... http://www.articlealley.com/http://azeem.articlealley.com/sanskrit-tattoos-symbol-of-the-religion-1091808.html 17th September 2009 We all enjoy decorating our homes as beautifully as possible, especially when it comes to statues or small sculptures that depict various symbols. Powerfully attracted by the complex history of Buddhist idols, a lot of people have discovered an entire arr... http://www.articlealley.com/http://www.articlealley.com/hindu-god-idols--discovering-indian-mythology-1086689.html 16th September 2009 Tourists who want to enjoy their vacation in the copious natural beauty should visit Kullu and Manali. These beautiful hill stations are well known for the resplendent natural beauty, snow capped mountains, blossoming gardens, colonial buildings, pictures... http://www.articlealley.com/http://joseph3.articlealley.com/vacation-in-lap-of-nature-1052949.html 27th August 2009 Jaipur is the largest city and the capital of Rajasthan state in India. The city is also called the Pink City and remains remarkable amongst the pre-modern Indian cities for regularity and width of its streets laid out into 6 sectors. These are separa... http://www.articlealley.com/http://andywilliams06.articlealley.com/places-of-tourist-interest-and-list-of-hotels-in-jaipur-1052785.html 27th August 2009 Indulge in the Balinese locales, culture and lifestyle on a holiday and experience an ideal Bali Indonesia vacation. Being the largest tourist destination in Indonesia, Bali is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance , sculpture, painting... http://www.articlealley.com/http://quinlanmurray.articlealley.com/bali-indonesia-vacation-1030466.html 11th August 2009 Ever dream of a lifestyle of the Indian kings or a spiritual valor of the Hindu God Shri Krishna driving on his chariot? You can enjoy it once in a lifetime while boarding Golden Chariot Tour. 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Whether you choos... http://www.articlealley.com/http://yukigarcia.articlealley.com/joining-a-katmandu-tour-can-provide-you-with-a-once-in-a-lifetime-experience-958373.html 30th June 2009