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17th September 2009
The festivals of Orissa have a great peculiarity in sense of the people’s involvement during the festival time. The religious fervor in events of all origin and purpose unite the festivals and fairs in a blissful collage of dances, music and Jatras that... Read >
Author: pancy07th September 2009
Ganesha is the youngest member of Lord Shiva’s family and is known to be very dear to all the Hindu deities mentioned in the Hindu mythology. Though, there are many famous tales associated with the birth of Ganesha or Ganesh, the most popular is tha... Read >
Author: Ford Walston29th August 2009
Shiv, according to the Hinudus, is the father of our Universe. He is the source of everything which we can perceive or anything which our intelligence can think of. The giant celestial bodies that our astronomers cannot fully fathom and the minutest of li... Read >
Author: Acharya Priti Bhargava29th August 2009
Located close to the Jharkhand border, Nalhati is a small municipality town in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. Nalhati comprises five gram panchayats, Banior, Kurumgram, Bautia, Barla, Kalitha Paikpara, Kaitha I and II, Haridaspur, Bara I, Bara II, B... Read >
Author: hampry09th August 2009
Raksha Bandhan or rakhi falls on August 5 this year. Rakhi falls in the month of Shravan, on a full moon day. This Hindu festival celebrates the bond of love between a brother and sister.
'Skeins’ of myths & legends
When Draupadi saw Krishna’s f... Read >
Author: MahatruGoyal01st August 2009
Held in between late September and mid October, the Durga Puja is the biggest religious festival for the Bengalees. Being held in the autumn, which is known as Shorotkal in Bengalee, the Durga puja is also known as Sharodotsav and is the best time of the ... Read >
Author: hampry16th July 2009
Thanjavur (or Tanjaur) in Tamil Nadu was once the capital of mighty Cholas. It is said that the kingdom was so fertile that elephants used to thrash paddy here. To this day, one can see stately ancient buildings and their ruins on almost every street of t... Read >
Author: AdibaRoshan Khan12th May 2009
Can Sacred Music activate the Kundalini ? The answer is Yes !
Listening to Sacred Music and becoming aware of its meaning can transport us to celestial heights. I have been hearing this Sacred Music lately ( and I have put a lot of Music videos on my s... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar22nd April 2009
Namology is the science of naming children using Astrology and Numerology. The names are suggested by Astrology and checked for Numerological Compatibility.
What is needed is the date, time and place of birth of the child.
In Astrology, there are m... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar08th April 2009
Dwarka is a sacred place that celebrates a lot of festivals. There are many important festivals in Dwarka. See them here.
Dwarka is one sacred town included in the four holy pilgrimages of the Hindus (also known as Char Dham) in India. This town is loc... Read >
Author: Urmann31st March 2009
Char Dham is referred to the four Hindu religious sites in Uttarakhand state of India. These are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Nestled in the lap of majestic Himalayas, these four sites are the epicenter of religious activity in north Indi... Read >
Author: Shweta27th March 2009
Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are the four world famous Indian spiritual pilgrimages. Tour to all of these places is popularly known as The Char Dham yatra. Indians strongly believe that this yatra is must for anybody who wishes to wash awa... Read >
Author: Peter20th March 2009
Lucknow city is also called the City of Nawabs at the Gomti river banks. It is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and was founded by Nawab Asaf ud Daula. It was formerly called the city of Nawabs, it being a former capital of Nawabs of Awadh. Lucknow is a land ... Read >
Author: Urmann09th March 2009
Cambodia has recently become one of the most wanted tourist spot due to its historical and traditional ethics which are highly respected and appreciated. There several factors why a person might be enforced to visit Cambodia. It has a lot of tourists' pla... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson09th March 2009
Cambodia has presently become one of the most wanted tourist spot because of its ancient and cultural ethics which are highly respected and appreciated. There several factors why an individual may be urged to visit Cambodia. It has a lot of tourists' plac... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson16th February 2009
A scenic hill station nestled in the Kumaon hills, Nainital is renowned for its idyllic boat rides. Though said to be crowded to the point of claustrophobia during peak tourist season, luckily when I first stepped into its emerald realm in early June, it ... Read >
Author: Priya Singh26th January 2009
Char Dham (Four Pilgrimage Tour) comprises of four spiritual pilgrimages - Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri. Nestled in the lap of Himalayas these Dham (Sacred Places) are famous for peaceful and cultural destinations. Nature in its entire splend... Read >
Author: Subhash Kandpal26th January 2009
Char Dham (Four Pilgrimage Tour) comprises of four spiritual pilgrimages - Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri. Nestled in the lap of Himalayas these Dham (Sacred Places) are famous for peaceful and cultural destinations. Nature in its entire splend... Read >
Author: Subhash Kandpal16th January 2009
Gayatri Mantra is a Hindu Vedic hymn which is regarded as the holiest verse of the Vedas, the oldest sacred Sanskrit texts of Hinduism. Sri Gayatri Mantra is addressed to Goddess Gayatri Devi, who is considered as the Goddess of all Vedas (Veda Mata). God... Read >
Author: AbhilashMS17th December 2008
The Bengalis are known for their deep faith in their traditional beliefs. It is their faith in their religion and their gods that they do every possible effort to make them present in all their family celebrations. It s the tradition of the Bengalis to in... Read >
Author: shaadibiye20th November 2008
Udaipur Temples
Udaipur is famous for its lofty lakes, huge palaces, massive forts and artistic temples. The word 'Temple' itself brings a sense of reverence in the mind. A tour doesn't only mean roaming round the substan... Read >
Author: Jaipur Travel Guide08th October 2008
In Southern India, people celebrate Deepawali in their own way. They believe that it is the victory of Lord Krishna against the demon, Narkasura. On the day of Naraka Chaturdashi, people celebrate the destruction of the demon Narakasura as it is believed ... Read >
Author: rohitp04th September 2008
Diwali, or Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights. It is celebrated in a big way in India and Nepal, where it is called Tihar. The term Deepavali is of Sanskrit origin, which means an array of lamps. The word ‘deep’ means clay lamp and ‘avali’... Read >
Author: infibeam23rd July 2008
For a few days, people drop their daily routines to celebrate whatever it is that their culture values. Festivals are a great time for tourists to travel. It is during festivities when locals are friendliest and most inviting. Everyone lets their guard do... Read >
Author: globalbpo111th July 2008
Assam belongs to the Seven Sisters Region of Southeast Asia, which consists of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. A part of the rich north eastern legacy of India, the beutiful land of Assam consists of magnificent hills... Read >
Author: peterhutch04th July 2008
Big Bang tries to explain the origin of the universe. At present there seems to be a general consensus that universe began with a big bang. What does Hinduism say about this? Before we discuss that let us discuss the main theory about Big Bang.
Big Ban... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta09th May 2008
Temples are an attraction for many people. Pilgrimage trip is usually taken by aged people in the past decades. Today, all people irrespective of culture wish to visit temples to see the God and also want to have a spectacular view of the paintings and th... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta07th May 2008
India is a land of holy sadhus, devotees, pilgrimage and religious cult. In the ancient era, kings and laymen would worship Gods and Goddess and remain devoted to them. To please and in respect of their Gods they built majestic temples crafted and sculpte... Read >
Author: Sonal01st May 2008
India is a land of colourful festivals. Festivals In India are celebrated with zest, passion and devotions as it is a part of life. It is celebrated in commemoration to religious, historical and coming of fresh seasons. The colour, dance, food, gifts and ... Read >
Author: Sonal18th April 2008
Shiva is the great god of all the Hinduism. It is the worshipped of chief god by the Shaivaite faction of India.
During Hinduism, the Lord Shiva was regard as the symbol of highest creatures. And also it’s called the third part in the Hindu Trinity, an... Read >
Author: thesurat402nd April 2008
Centuries old Kerala Dance Forms are noted for the variety, youthfulness and charm. Some Kerala dance forms like Kathakali is world renowned, and a dance form Koodiyattom is recognized by UNESCO as human heritage art. All Kerala dance forms and dance form... Read >
Author: Dev Sri02nd April 2008
Centuries old Kerala Dance Forms are noted for the variety, youthfulness and charm. Some Kerala dance forms like Kathakali is world renowned, and a dance form Koodiyattom is recognized by UNESCO as human heritage art. All Kerala dance forms and dance form... Read >
Author: Dev Sri28th March 2008
The mind of such a person stops running about, and becomes steady and still very easily. The process of steadying the mind is called abhyasa in yoga terminology. It is made of three stages respectively called dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. Dharana is a sta... Read >
Author: Alien26th February 2008
Holi is a festival of colours, celebrated on the Phalgun Purnima, which brings joy and happiness to every mind and soul. Also known as Phagwah and Dolyatra in Bhojpuri and Bengali, respectively, the festival of Holi signifies the burning of demoness Holik... Read >
Author: Raisa Raima19th February 2008
Ayurvedic massage techniques provide respite, circulation and elimination of toxins. If implemented as a daily practice, Ayurvedic massage techniques can even help to revitalize the body.
In ancient times, Ayurvedic clinics did not frequently offer ... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne02nd February 2008
1.Solar System and Planets
Astrology compatibility is the central focus of the Solar System .This system. This system primarily includes Sun and nine planets such as Mercury, Venus, Moon (a satellite of earth), Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. We may... Read >
Author: SamanthaDe Millers14th January 2008
When you take a south Indian trip, you are sure to find out that religion is one of the most important features and parts of the people of south India. And since Kerala is a part of south India, you are sure to find lots of things in your Kerala trip in w... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta12th October 2007
India is considered to be the land of festivals. And each festivals, has a reason or significance behind its celebration. Diwali the festival of light is also not an exception. It is celebrated across whole India with lots of enthusiasm and fun. Though th... Read >
Author: Talash Infocom28th September 2007
Durga Puja, the festival of victory over bad is the worship of 'Shakti' or the divine power. Most of the religious celebrations in the world have legends surrounding them. The stories are generally the fight between the evil and the good. Worship of Godde... Read >
Author: fancycreativity@gmail.com02nd August 2007
Thiruvananthapuram, the city of the snake god , is the capital of Kerala State and is situated at south India. The city is a blend of modern and traditional architecture. Named after the fabled Serpent God 'Anantha' on whom Sri Anantha Padmanabhan (Lord V... Read >
Author: Vinay01st July 2007
Yajna and Gayatri are inseparably bound to one another. The following verses eulogize the great import of Yajna and Yajna Purusha:
“He who is worshipped via Yajnas, who is Yajna incarnate and Yajna manifest is none other than Lord Vishnu and I bow down... Read >
Author: Ashok Rawal27th April 2007
Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa is known as the temple town due to its many temples in the extravagant Orissan architectural style. At one time the Bindusagar tank had over 7000 temples around it. Today there are about 500 but most of these are just de... Read >
Author: Vinay27th April 2007
Holy basil is a common name of a world-renowned herb Tulasi. It is a secret herb that has a mythological back ground. Tulasi is supposed to be a beloved of Lord Krishna, a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, the operator of this world. Hence the herb got its na... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne07th April 2007
Variously known as "Rome of the East", "Tourist Paradise" and "Pearl of the Orient", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendours of its templ... Read >
Author: Vinay06th December 2006
Kerala is the beautiful landscape in the southern part of India. We calls it "god's own country”. In this article I will try to tell you about some of the contributions of Kerala to music.
Swathi Thirunal, was a kerala king who loved music and made... Read >
Author: kannan balakrishnan03rd October 2006
The celebrations of Diwali differ from region to region. There are many legends associated with Diwali and its celebrations. In Northern and Western regions of India, Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating and kill... Read >
Author: Rukmini Guggilla07th August 2006
History of diwali
The history of Diwali is replete with legends and these legends are moored to the stories of Hindu religious scriptures, mostly the Puranas. Though the central theme of all legends point out to the classic truth of the victory of the go... Read >
Author: Kuchibhotla Gautam15th May 2006
Kerala is gifted with lovely beaches, hill stations, stunning backwaters, mindblowing greenery, wildlife, bird sanctuaries and rich culture. Backwaters are the most popular tourist attraction in Kerala. From elephants to colourful butterflies, Kerala is o... Read >
Author: Yogesh Kumar12th April 2006
Kerala is decorated by its eye-soothing green jungles, rolling hills, mind-blowing beaches, tea gardens and of course its magical backwaters. The amazing backwaters of Kerala have become an integral part of its people .It has given the visitors the opport... Read >
Author: Yogesh Kumar
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