Category: Indian Culture

The Many Uses of the Banyan Tree

The Banyan tree is one of the most magical trees a?? not only in the way its aerial roots create an astounding structure, but Buy zaditor eye drops also in the properties that each and every part of the tree holds. It is one of the few elements in nature which is useful in every […]

Friday April 26th, 2013 in Incredible india, Indian Culture | Comments Off on The Many Uses of the Banyan Tree

Holi “Face Off” in Mathura

Holi, a festival of colors, is celebrated with great fervor all over the nation. A celebration of the triumph of good over evil, a riot of colors, an occasion for people to come together and as an ancient spring tradition, Holi celebrations have many aspects. Families and friends are seen to come out on the […]

Monday March 25th, 2013 in Festivals, Incredible india, Indian Culture, Indian Events | Comments Off on Holi “Face Off” in Mathura

Pashupatinath Temple – The Divine Abode Of Lord Shiva!

One of the most sacred temples of Lord Shiva around the world, with its astounding beauty, stands a symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition a?? The Pashupatinath temple. Tradition says it was constructed by Pashupreksha of the Somadeva Dynasty in the 3rd century B.C.; however there have been many legends in Indian mythology describing […]

Monday March 18th, 2013 in Incredible india, Indian Culture, Indian Events | Comments Off on Pashupatinath Temple – The Divine Abode Of Lord Shiva!

Yoga: From India With Love

Spelling peace and tranquility, the very word a??Yogaa?? is derived from the Sanskrit word a??Yuja??, which means to join or a union of the individual self with the cosmic consciousness. Despite almost a century of research, the earliest beginnings of yoga are unknown, and although it is said to be as old as the rise […]

Tuesday March 12th, 2013 in Incredible india, Indian Culture | Comments Off on Yoga: From India With Love

Sacred And Divine Animals Of India

A vital part of Indian culture is respecting nature as well as diverse religions. This secular country has a strong belief in the divinity of animals, especially the ones referred to in Indian mythology and ancient Indian culture scripts and texts. The cow, for example, is considered to be one of the holiest animals in […]

Thursday February 28th, 2013 in Incredible india, Indian Culture, Indian Events | Comments Off on Sacred And Divine Animals Of India

Inducing Indian Culture And Etiquette Among Kids

Kids are likely to pick up the culture they are most exposed to. Living in roacutan mexico. a foreign land, it becomes difficult to have your children learn their native culture. Leta??s look at a few ways to induce Indian culture and etiquette in your kids. Indian culture is vibrant. Let them experience different aspects […]

Friday February 22nd, 2013 in Incredible india, Indian Culture, Indian Events | Comments Off on Inducing Indian Culture And Etiquette Among Kids

Saree: An Enticing Indian Woman’s Dress

Probably one of the oldest attires ever invented in India, Saree is the traditional outfit of most Indian women, beautiful, enchanting and comfortable at the same time. An unstitched length of fabric, usually six to nine yards long is draped around the body to gracefully decorate the female form. Worn with traditional or modern jewellery, […]

Friday February 15th, 2013 in Incredible india, Indian Culture | Comments Off on Saree: An Enticing Indian Woman’s Dress

Jano Hindi Bee 2013

Last Sunday while gazing through the farmers market I stumbled upon a booth with Vivekananda’s picture on it. Moreover the text ‘Bee’ caught my attention. Being an active member of ‘Jano Bee’ I was curious to find out more and to my utter amazement it turned out to be a ‘Vedanta Bee’. While discussing about […]

Thursday February 7th, 2013 in Indian Culture, JANO HINDI BEE | Comments Off on Jano Hindi Bee 2013

Jalebi: The Celebration Sweet of India

While craving for a sweet dish, your first instinct might be to reach out for a candybar or some icecream, but you havena??t really tasted a??sweeta?? until youa??ve tried jalebi. Known by different names around the India (and the world), this sweet dish is known as the most popular and the most scrumptious sweet within […]

Tuesday February 5th, 2013 in Incredible india, Indian Culture | Comments Off on Jalebi: The Celebration Sweet of India

Incredible Indian Classical Dance – Odissi

Tracing its origin to the ritual dances performed in temples of ancient Northern India, Odissi dance is a classical dance form from the eastern part of India, Orissa. Using their head, bust and torso in soft flowing movements to express specific moods and emotions, the temple dancers or devdasis were known to perform this dance […]

Tuesday January 22nd, 2013 in Indian Culture | Comments Off on Incredible Indian Classical Dance – Odissi