Taj Mahal – What is it all about

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal – UNESCO World Heritage Centre An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife. Value of Relationships in India The Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally … Read more

Tulsi – The holy basil

Tulsi

Tulsi – The holy basil of India New Delhi. 23-November 2020. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), also known as holy basil, is a medicinal herb used in Ayurveda, a form of alternative medicine that originated in India. Closely related to culinary basil, tulsi is native to India and Southeast Asia. Tulsi is considered an adaptogenic herb. Holy … Read more

Abhyanga Snan – The Herbal Bath on Narak Chaturdashi

Abhyanga Snan

Abhyanga Snan – The Herbal Bath on Narak Chaturdashi New Delhi. 13-November 2020. Abhyanga Snan (the Indian herbal bath) on Narak Chaturdashi is done a day before or on the same day as Lakshmi Puja. It is done during moonrise but before sunrise while Chaturdashi Tithi is prevailing. Abhyanga Snan Muhurat on Naraka Chaturdashi is … Read more

Royal Rajasthan: The Hub of Indian Handicrafts

Indian Handicrafts

Rajasthani Handicraft Rajasthani art and culture is the most recognized and famous in India as well as all over the world. Indian Handicrafts has always been a centre of attraction for the people from every corner of India and the world as well. This Indian state has consistently been known for its hypnotizing handicrafts and … Read more

Value of Relationships In Indian Culture

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Human Relations in India are the very base of India’s culture and heritage. India is a country of people who follow diverse customs, traditions, belief systems and firm human relations. Strong and lifelong relationships with one-another are embedded in Indian Culture and Heritage. Indian culture has core values which are deeply enrooted within the society. … Read more

Dussehra – A festival to mark victory of truth over evil

dussehra

Dussehra – A festival to mark the victory of good over evil New Delhi – 25 October 2020 Dussehra, also called Vijayadashami, in Hinduism, holiday marking the triumph of Rama, an avatar of Vishnu, over the ten-headed demon king Ravana, who abducted Lord Rama’s wife, Sita. The festival’s name is derived from the Sanskrit words … Read more

15 Unique Historical Monuments in India

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Heritage of India India is a place where people of varied culture and values reside. There are various unique places to visit in India. Heritage is something the current generation gets from the ancestors or past generations. India has a history of kings and thrones. India is home to numerous cultural beliefs and traditions. Still, … Read more

108 – Importance and significance in Hinduism

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Importance and significance of 108 in Hinduism New Delhi. 11-October 2020. Ηinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam. Ancient Learning Culture in India Roughly 95 per cent … Read more