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15th September 2009
Nainital is well-known not just for its beauty and green hills or many lakes. Nainital is also famous for it's many stories and legends. Many prehistoric temples and peaks with amazing views of the mountains in the background add to Nainital's magical req... Read >
Author: kumar.tapan8607th September 2009
You know him by the name of Ganesh, but how do others address your beloved elephant-headed God? And, what are the meanings possessed by each of these names that add to the popularity of this God of luck? Here is some interesting information about the most... Read >
Author: Ford Walston07th 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 Walston01st 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: hampry30th July 2009
India is one of Asia’s best tourist attractions, replete with wildlife havens, pilgrimage centers, cool retreats, beach hangouts and architectural landmarks; whether it’s modern luxury or classic charm, India has it both. Ernakulam is the commercial c... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye30th July 2009
Panchmani is a nice hill station which is situated in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh is known as heart of India. Panchmani is a nice hill station which is surrounded with dense forest. Panchmani hill station is surrounded with Satpura forest. So, Panchman... Read >
Author: suji tikolo27th July 2009
LEGAL HIGHS HAVE BEEN USED SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME
Bhang is prepared from the leaves and flowers of the female cannabis plant and is consumed either as a beverage or smoked in the Indian subcontinent during the festival of Holi. It is an age-old ri... Read >
Author: argiro.mike16th July 2009
India is a hub of temples that attracts tourists from different parts of globe. Tourists can make tour to South India, North India to visit to temples in India. Most of the temples are situated in South India that is major point of attraction in India tou... Read >
Author: pancy27th June 2009
India is one of the tourists hub that attracts 4 million foreign tourists in 2006 who spent US$8.9 billion. The tourism industry in India generated about US$100 billion in 2008 and that is expected to increase to US$275.5 billion by 2018 at a 9.4% annual ... Read >
Author: pancy12th June 2009
Kanyakumari, also known as Cape Comorin is located at the southern most tip of India, where the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea meet. A dip in the ocean here is considered holy, but the sea is rough here and not fit for bathing. This is th... Read >
Author: santosh bhol11th June 2009
The symbolic union of male and female energies within as a meditative form and expanding to all levels of consciousness, thereby unveiling the supreme reality of creation is the basis of Tantra.
It unifies the masculine and feminine aspects within us,... Read >
Author: Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta20th May 2009
The Sanskrit word Sangeetha for Music is defined as "a confluence of Song,
Lyrics & Dance". ( Geetham Vadyam Thadha Nritham Trayam Sangeetham Uchyathe
) !
Art is defined as that which generates happiness ( Kal Ahladatha iti
Kala ).
Kathakali is o... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar17th April 2009
The Sanskrit word Sangeetha for Music is defined as "a confluence of Song,
Lyrics & Dance". ( Geetham Vadyam Thadha Nritham Trayam Sangeetham Uchyathe
) !
Art is defined as that which generates happiness ( Kal Ahladatha iti
Kala ).
Kathakali is o... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar07th April 2009
Nashik is located in the state of Maharashtra, and it offers unique experiences that are pleasant and a climate that is favorable to most people. It is situated at a distance of 180 kilometres from Mumbai, it is also popularly known as the Wine capital of... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye07th April 2009
Located in the state of Karnataka in India, the Kadri Manjunath Temple in Mangalore is deemed as a historical landmark. The temple which dates back to1068 AD comprises of nine tanks, and the temple structure within its premises which lie at the foot of a ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye31st 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
Amarnath is The Cave which was chosen by Bhole Shankar for narrating the secrets of immortality and creation of Universe to Maa Parvati ji . The story goes like this. Centuries ago Maa Parvati asked Shiv ji to let her know why and when He started wearing ... Read >
Author: CASDSEO BLOG27th 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: Peter13th March 2009
Hey are you still a Tattoo virgin? Gearing up for your first tattoo? Your first tattoo experience is like exploring the unexplored territory of style and adventure. It can be matter of a moment or instinct or it can be due to deep thought. The first tatto... Read >
Author: beautytipshub13th March 2009
The Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is a temple devoted to the Hindu Lord Shiva, who is in the form of Sundareswarar (the Beautiful Lord) and his consort goddess Parvati, who is in the form of Minakshi. The temple is situated in the holy city of Madurai, T... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye10th March 2009
Mild Aroma of Coffee plantations, beautiful Hills and lush green rain-forests, all this describe the hill station of Coorg, a small district in Krnataka India. Coorg is famous for the plantations of Coffee, spices like cardamom, clove, black pepper and ot... Read >
Author: Andrew09th March 2009
Badrinath and Kedarnath are the two famous heavenly places for worship. Thousands of pilgrims visit these shrines with deep religious feeling from all over the world every year. According to Indian religious books Badrinath and Kedarnath are considered a... Read >
Author: Subhash Kandpal09th March 2009
Badrinath and Kedarnath are the two famous heavenly places for worship. Thousands of pilgrims visit these shrines with deep religious feeling from all over the world every year. According to Indian religious books Badrinath and Kedarnath are considered a... Read >
Author: Subhash Kandpal20th February 2009
Madhya Pradesh, often called a many splendor land, occupies perhaps the oldest part of the subcontinent and is home to the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam.
Innumerable monuments exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and ... Read >
Author: ezeego16th 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 Singh21st January 2009
Madurai is Known as Athens of the East, Madurai is a place of great historical and cultural importance. It is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu and Madurai lies on the banks of the River Vaigai. Madurai is one of the liveliest cities in South India it was ori... Read >
Author: Brayan Peter16th January 2009
The sea is never too far away in Mauritius. The moment you step out of the airport, you smell the sea. And as you turn onto the M2, which is Mauritius’ only motorway that runs from the airport in the south to the capital, Port Louis, in the north, the r... Read >
Author: JASSI16th 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: AbhilashMS19th December 2008
INDI A – COUNTRY OF GOD AND GODESSES!!!!!!! Have many religious beliefs in it. In fact all the names have great stories behind its derivation…………. India – the state of variant cultures and many religions have around 32 states in today’s date... Read >
Author: pkk03rd December 2008
Coorg is the place where you can make your holiday very pleasant and memorable. The most amazing thing about Coorg is that it is a very beautiful kind of place covered with green gardens and trees. Due to the wonderful greenish beauty of Coorg the place i... Read >
Author: hulal30th November 2008
Madurai is Known as Athens of the East, Madurai is a place of great historical and cultural importance. It is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu and Madurai lies on the banks of the River Vaigai. Madurai is one of the liveliest cities in South India it was ori... Read >
Author: Brayan Peter20th November 2008
Fairs and Festivals in Udaipur Rajasthan
Shilpgram Festival
Shilpgram, a crafts village 3km west of Fateh Sagar, has displays of traditional houses from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra. There are also demonstrations by musicians, dancers, or ... Read >
Author: Jaipur Travel Guide20th November 2008
Rajasthan Forts Palaces
Rajasthan is a land of forts and palaces. Built on high hilltops, in the middle of enormous deserts, and on islands in lakes, the forts and palaces ... Read >
Author: Jaipur Travel Guide20th November 2008
Fairs and Festivals in Jaipur
Elephant Festival, Jaipur: The elephant festival gets underway in the month of Phalgun (March) on the eve of Holi, the festival of colours. The festival begins with a procession of elephants, camels, horses and folk dancer... Read >
Author: Jaipur Travel Guide20th November 2008
Festival In Agra
The city of Agra is dominated by Muslim and Hindu population. The region as such celebrates the popular festivals as occurs in these faiths. The popular Muslim and Hindu festivals are celebrated in the region with the same enthusiasm a... Read >
Author: Jaipur Travel Guide11th November 2008
Vastu Shastra is basically a science that helps in achieving mental peace, material prosperity, happiness, peace and harmony at work place as well as at home. Typically, in ancient texts, Vastu means a perfect land for house. Rudrakha are advantageous to ... Read >
Author: PrakashA21st October 2008
Diwali pooja is very important on Diwali as on Diwali, mainly Goddess Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity and also the mother of the whole Universe, Lord Ganesh, the Lord of an auspicious beginning, and Lord Shiva are worshipped. People carry out ... Read >
Author: rohitp09th September 2008
Travelling has many advantages. Not only does it provide an opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones, it is known to be of the best ways to relieve regular mental stresses of modern life. Talking about travelling, why not go even a step furt... Read >
Author: jack albert08th September 2008
Nainital is located in the Himalayan belt amongst the Kumaon hills, is a paradise for nature lovers. A splendid holiday spot with a rich treasure of lakes and hills, Nainital is a destination for the young and the old alike.
Nainital is referred to as th... Read >
Author: Archna Gupta08th September 2008
Nainital is located in the Himalayan belt amongst the Kumaon hills, is a paradise for nature lovers. A splendid holiday spot with a rich treasure of lakes and hills, Nainital is a destination for the young and the old alike.
Nainital is referred to as... Read >
Author: Archna Gupta02nd September 2008
Nainital is located in the Himalayan belt amongst the Kumaon hills, is a paradise for nature lovers. A splendid holiday spot with a rich treasure of lakes and hills, Nainital is a destination for the young and the old alike.
Nainital is referred to as t... Read >
Author: Archna Gupta15th August 2008
There are stories in old texts about why Lord Shiva is shown as a Shiva Lingam. A Shiva Lingam may be very small or very large in size. It may be made of stone, metal or whatever. But essentially it symbolizes the glory of Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva is Par... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta07th July 2008
It is also said that during one of his visits to the famous Amarnath ji cave in Kashmir, Lord Shiva had a brief sojourn at the place of present Buddha Amarnath ji temple at Mandi and started revealing to his consort Parvati the mortal secret story of eter... Read >
Author: Archna Gupta07th July 2008
It is also said that during one of his visits to the famous Amarnath ji cave in Kashmir, Lord Shiva had a brief sojourn at the place of present Buddha Amarnath ji temple at Mandi and started revealing to his consort Parvati the mortal secret story of eter... Read >
Author: Archna Gupta27th June 2008
It is also said that during one of his visits to the famous Amarnath ji cave in Kashmir, Lord Shiva had a brief sojourn at the place of present Buddha Amarnath ji temple at Mandi and started revealing to his consort Parvati the mortal secret story of ... Read >
Author: Archna Gupta27th June 2008
J.P.Singhal (b.1934) is one of the most respected artists in the Indian art world. He began painting at the tender age of 16 in a culture and society where painting was not considered a valid profession. Being greatly gifted, he persevered against all odd... Read >
Author: Noopur Singhal26th June 2008
As soon as you arrive in Mauritius, it won’t take long to realise that you’re in a place overflowing with colour and life that you’ll be desperate to plunge into.
There can be few better ways to start than by immersing yourself in its crystal ... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan26th June 2008
Nainital is one the most popular hill station of India. According to local belief the origin of Nainital dates back to mythological times. Sati, Lord Shiva's consort committed suicide at the yajna of Daksha Prajapati. When Lord Shiva roamed across the uni... Read >
Author: malik123405th June 2008
It was pitch–blank darkness, the journey was steep & I was regretting my decision to travel to this end of land unaware of the splendour of place called ManiMahesh. The himalayan trek was arduous, muscle-tightening and I could clearly hear gurgling noi... Read >
Author: azad27th May 2008
Shirodhara Shiro means “head” and dhara means “pouring of oil.” Herbalized oil is poured over the forehead at a specific temperature with a “dhara” or stream at a specific height and width for a set period of time in a body specific pattern.D... Read >
Author: swornambigai07th 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: Sonal25th April 2008
It is very famous festival of Hindu. By the name we can realize it is the God Lord Shiva’s Festival. This festival was enjoying a lot in utter Pradesh. Maha Shivrati was coming on 14th day of the shady fully of “Margasirsa”. It means the “ the dar... Read >
Author: thesurat418th 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: thesurat407th April 2008
It is the faith in the powers of Lord Shiva which drives hundreds and thousands of pilgrims to the holy cave of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir. Devotees from India and around the globe travel the treacherous path during the month of Shravan to witness the ... Read >
Author: ASJ Web Technologies28th 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: Alien10th March 2008
Maha Shivratri 2008 is ready to come your way on 6th March. It is the day when Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati tied the knot. So, it celebrates their divine union and at the same time it is a boon for all those who are looking forward to their marriage. Mo... Read >
Author: kundan10th March 2008
Maha Shivratri 2008 is ready to come your way on 6th March. It is the day when Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati tied the knot. So, it celebrates their divine union and at the same time it is a boon for all those who are looking forward to their marriage. Mo... Read >
Author: kundan25th February 2008
Malaysia's rich blend of Chinese and Indian cultures along with the native Malay makes for a unique cornucopia of festivals all year round.
One of the most exciting Malaysian festivals is Thaipusam, a Hindu festival celebrated in January or February. ... Read >
Author: Richard Greaves12th February 2008
The land of mystics, deep spirituality and broad based cultures, India upholds the institution of secularism to the hilt. Churches, mosques and temples are found galore in this country of pied cultures and communities. However, Hinduism, having the major ... Read >
Author: suchita11th February 2008
The land of mystics, deep spirituality and broad based cultures, India upholds the institution of secularism to the hilt. Churches, mosques and temples are found galore in this country of pied cultures and communities. However, Hinduism, having the major ... Read >
Author: suchita28th 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.com21st September 2007
Rudraksha are beads that are considered by Hindus as the eyes of Lord Shiva. Rudra is another name of “Shiva” and “Raksha” is eyes in Sanskrit. The scientific name of the tree from which rudraksha comes from are called “Elaeocarpus sphaericus”... Read >
Author: A.Belth22nd August 2007
The name "Assam" is derived from the term "Asom" which, in Sanskrit, refers to unequal or unrivalled. The uneven topography of the land, full of hills, plains and rivers might, therefore, have contributed to her name. A land of about 25 million people the... Read >
Author: Vinay05th June 2007
Madurai or the "city of nectar" is the oldest and second largest city of Tamil Nadu. This city is located on Vaigai River and was the capital of Pandyan rulers till the 14th century. The Pandyan king, Kulasekhara had built a gorgeous temple around which h... Read >
Author: Vinay04th May 2007
Nainital is referred to in the ‘Manas Khand’ of the ‘Skanda Purana’ as the Tri-Rishi-Sarovar, the lake of the three sages , Atri, Pulastya and Pulaha, who were reputed to have arrived here on a penitential piligrimage and finding no water to quenc... Read >
Author: Costa Vista Land29th March 2007
Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage. The City of Dawn, surrounded by the ancient Aravali... Read >
Author: Vinay15th November 2006
Ganesh Chaturthi (Birth of Ganesh)
Legend has it that Parvathi created Ganesha out of the sandalwood dough that she used for her bath and breathed life into him. Letting him stand guard at the door she went to have her bath. When her husband, Shiva re... Read >
Author: Kuchibhotla Gautam23rd October 2006
Hinduism gives lot of importance to Shakti. Though there are more followers of Shiva and Vishnu, there are many followers of Shakti especially in the east of India. Let us find out why Shakti is so important.
Shakti is the other side of Lord Shiva. Unl... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta21st August 2006
Lord Ganesh:
One of the most popular Gods in India, lord Ganesh or Ganpati is considered a symbol of wisdom and a bringer of good luck. He is revered across India as a great clearer of obstacles. Lord Ganesha is the elephant-headed God. He is worshipped ... Read >
Author: Rukmini Guggilla07th June 2006
India's tourism industry is thriving due to an increase in foreign tourists' arrivals and greater than before travel by Indians to domestic and abroad destinations. The visitors are pouring in from all over the world: Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia and Au... Read >
Author: Yogesh Kumar
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