Articles, tagged with "religious rituals", page 6

Eastern Spices for Beautiful Skin

Eastern cultures use various spices and herbs in cookery, religious rituals and medicine. Eastern beautiful women found great cosmetic qualities in spices long ago and use them successfully. Today I'd like to tell about one of such plants - turmeric. T... Read >
Author: Carole Parker

Heralding the New Year in Cambodia

The New Year is a time of revelry and good cheer anywhere in the world, Cambodia is not an exception. A number of large scale parties, concerts and dances are organized all over the country where people can enter the New Year in festive spirit. Though Cam... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Meditation: Peace from Within

Meditation is a simple mental practice, which looks like thinking, but goes far beyond the process of thinking. Meditation is a heightened state of awareness. The practice of meditation can be seen in ancient religious texts (Christian, Muslim and most ... Read >
Author: Dev Saras

Wedding Invitations: We've Got The Invitations, But What Else Should We Send Out?

Wedding invitations give details like the hosts' names, request, couple's names, date, time, location, RSVP, attire, etc. But, what should be sent out concerning the specific details of the big day? Certain ceremonies absolutely require something called a... Read >
Author: Jeff Fain

Dolls -- Toys from Antiquity

Dolls are believed to have been around since prehistoric times, and may well have been the earliest type of toy used by man. These dolls were certainly made of natural materials such as clay, wood, and fur. Many of them may have been used as children's to... Read >
Author: Tom Littlepage

Malayalam Literature

Malayalam is a language spoken by nearly ninety percent of people who reside in the state of Kerala in India. Closely tied to the Dravidian family of languages, this thousand year old mother tongue of nearly thirty million Malayalis, has received tremendo... Read >
Author: Jennie

Air Fragrances Are A Pleasant Tradition For Your Home

Throughout history people have been using fragrances for a variety of purposes. They have been used in rituals, to heal medical conditions, to relax your nerves, to get the attention of the opposite sex and to make your home a restful and wonderful place... Read >
Author: Vincent

The Royal Ploughing Ceremony in Bangkok

Many visit Bangkok because it's renowned for its bargain shopping opportunities and entertainment and nightlife scene. But, if you are planning to visit Bangkok around April or May, check the events calendar to find out if the Royal Ploughing Ceremony is ... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

What Are Some Curious Facts about Tattoo Art?

Prologue (some curious facts about tattoo history) Tattoo art appeared many years before architecture, music and fashion occurrence. Its history goes by the entire humanity history from antique Egyptian landfills to our days. Ancient nations used tattoos... Read >
Author: Johnatan Maxwell

The Hands of Time – Wall Clocks

The first time pieces started approximately 6,000 years ago for religious rituals. These devises were often candles and lamps. Farmers used sections of time for planting, growing and harvesting. It was not necessary to know the exact time. The next in... Read >
Author: Barbara Tobiasz

Stop Drinking Now .. An Issue of Mixed Messages

How can something as prevalent, accepted, and accessible in our society as drinking alcohol be so harmful, unhealthy, AND illegal when consumed at or slightly above moderate intake levels? The simple asking of this question immediately uncovers a number... Read >
Author: EdPhilips

Silky Silks

In India most religious rituals are conducted by wearing silks. This is an auspicious material for all Hindu ceremonies. The grace and style of a silk drape is eclectic. The range of silks differs per state. South varieties come in Kanjivaram. Dharmav... Read >
Author: Jennie

Way to find life partner in india

What do you think about marriage or shaadi? Different people have different answers to the same question. Some says marriage is noting it is just selecting your jeevan sathi or life partner so that you can spend your whole life with her or him. India is a... Read >
Author: Adam Sturo

Aromatherapy Oil - What is the history of Aromatherapy

In brief, aromatherapy is the use of volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being. Although the term aromatherapy was not used until the 20th Century, the foundations of aromatherapy date back thousands of years... Read >
Author: Alien

Salts Uses Around The World

Bath salts in Europe are gathered from the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The salt is dispersed into a dazzling white appearance, exposed to the sun and air coming from the ocean. European bath salts are popular for their healing and therapeutic content... Read >
Author: Elizabeth

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