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- Silent Era, Indian Cinema - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2020 from umesh modiThe National Film Archive of India has a record of about 1313 silent films produced in India in the last 22 years. It was one of the most productive eras of the Indian cinema. From the beginning, as everywhere in the world, silent films had musical accompaniments. The Indian Films had a small ...
Views: 78 - Wedding in India - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2020 from umesh modiWedding in India and its various traditions are vast. They differ with the different regions of the country. This special social ceremony includes several elaborate rituals. The customs and rituals play a significant role in Indian marriages, be it a Hindu marriage ceremony or a Muslim marriage ...
Views: 90 - History of Delhi - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2020 from umesh modiHistory of Delhi goes back to centuries back and narrates some of the most significant occurrences in the history of India. The earliest architectural relics of Delhi date back to the Maurya Empire (c. 300 BC). The history of Delhi murmurs the tale of ancient and buried timelines. History of ...
Views: 69 - Culture of Delhi - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2020 from umesh modiThe capital city of India and also the third largest in the world ranking, Delhi has a rich cultural heritage. In fact Delhi culture is a fine mingling of old and new- the Old Delhi embodies exquisite monuments, forts, museums, and the New Delhi is an emblem of architecture and palatial ...
Views: 94 - Churches in Tamil Nadu - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2020 from umesh modiChurches of Tamil Nadu hold a significant place in the society as well as history of India. Establishment of many of these churches narrates important events of the past. Since ages, Christianity is widely spread in the state of Tamil Nadu and the churches of this state consolidate this fact. ...
Views: 80 - Churches of Kerala - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2020 from umesh modiKerala houses a plethora of churches testifying widespread Christianity in the state since ages. With the advent of British rule, this religion became more prominent in India. The culture and traditions of this religion had been greatly sheltered and nourished by the churches built in different ...
Views: 82 - Indian Religious Weddings - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from umesh modiIndian religious weddings exhibit a great variety and different parts of the country follow different rituals during these ceremonies. With deep tradition and rich mores each of Indian religious weddings crafts a distinct connotation while mirroring the tradition of India to a great extent. In ...
Views: 90 - Churches of West Bengal - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from umesh modiWest Bengal houses a large number of churches. These elegant churches of West Bengal stand as prominent monuments of the state. The establishment of some of these churches dates back to ancient times and they stand as the memorial of many historic events of the state. These churches not only ...
Views: 90 - Ayurvedic Diet - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from umesh modiAyurvedic diet is a holistic health treatment that includes herbs, meditation, massage and yoga. The science of Ayurveda teaches that right diet is the foundation of healing. The ancient Indian science of medicine ‘Ayurveda’ emphasizes that every individual requires balance and considers diet as ...
Views: 119 - Natyashastra - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from umesh modiNatyashastra is an ancient form of Indian theatre with details performing arts, encompassing theatre, dance and music. It was written during the period between 200 BC and 200 AD in classical India and is traditionally attributed to the Sage Bharata. It is elaborate of all treatises on dramatic ...
Views: 101 - Indian Renaissance - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Renaissance occurred after the emergence of the British forces, when a mass religious and social awakening took place. The foremost reformists had undertaken the task with a lot of eagerness and enthusiasm. The word ‘Renaissance’ stands for rebirth and Indian renaissance refers to that ...
Views: 86 - World Cup Cricket and India - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from umesh modiWorld Cup Cricket since its inception in the year 1975 includes India as one of its participant teams .As the biggest tournament of One-Day international format, the World Cup Cricket was first held in the year 1975 in England. Since then, India has participated in all the editions of the ...
Views: 84 - Culture of Uttar Pradesh - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from umesh modiThe culture of Uttar Pradesh is a cradle of Indian traditional customs and practises . It has had not only a plethora of lushly landscapes, rivers but the rich heritage of cultural elements were also nurtured. Rig Vedas had its origin in this soil of Uttar Pradesh. To the whole nation Indian ...
Views: 86 - Cricket Leagues in India - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from umesh modiCricket Leagues in India is considered as a celebration by the population of India as the game has achieved the status of religion in the country. India has a rich history of organizing several domestic level tournaments. The history of domestic and international based Cricket leagues in India ...
Views: 86 - Indian Sarees - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2020 from umesh modiIndian sarees have earned the epithet of exceptionality because of the outstanding use of fabrics and the intricate designs. These designs are either derived from the scenes of ancient scriptures of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana or some motifs that are related to the mundane and daily rustic ...
Views: 83 - History of Uttar Pradesh - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2020 from umesh modiThe major part of Indo-Gangetic plain or the North fertile plain forms Uttar Pradesh. Known as UP since the Raj Days, Uttar Pradesh or " the Northern State" is the heart of Hinduism. The history of Uttar Pradesh is very much the history of India. The area of UP was occupied by Aryans or the ...
Views: 87 - Tourism in Uttar Pradesh - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2020 from umesh modiUttar Pradesh is known for its rich culture and tradition due to which it attracts several tourists. Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World in Agrais in Uttar Pradesh. Agra, Jhansi, Lucknow and Meerut are historical cities known for their monuments. Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Varanasi, ...
Views: 74 - Ayurvedic Massage - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from umesh modiAyurvedic Massage is the key to good health and is necessary both for prevention and cure of diseases. Also known as ‘Abhyanga’, Ayurvedic massage is a type of passive exercise. Abhyanga is done before the morning shower or bath and is one of the commonest practices of Ayurveda. Ayurvedic ...
Views: 91 - Traditional Dresses of States of India - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from umesh modiTraditional dresses of the states of India vary with region, religion and community. Every state of India has its own culture, customs and standard of living to follow and to celebrate fairs and festivals with these traditions. Festivals are the best way to explore India and its culture, which ...
Views: 114 - Culture of Assam - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from umesh modiThe culture of Assam is formed by co-mingling cultural elements of South East Asian countries. It is constituted of different sub systems. Symbolism is a key element of Assamese culture. Significant symbolic elements are Tamulpan, Xorai and Gamosa. Assamese are hospitable and revered their ...
Views: 93 - Arya Samaj - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from umesh modiArya Samaj was a powerful religious movement in India during the nineteenth century. The movement was led by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, who started it in 1875. Arya Samaj had similarities with the Brahmo Samaj in its ideology and the mode of operations. Dayanand Saraswati was a Sanyasi ...
Views: 106 - History of Indian Villages - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2020 from umesh modiIndia is a vast country with a majority of its total population living in the villages. The Indian society is predominantly divided into two divisions like the rural society and the urban society. Villages have always been an integral part of society in India. No specific timeframe can be ...
Views: 90 - Lawn Tennis in India, Indian Tennis - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2020 from umesh modiLawn Tennis in India is one of the popular sports of India. It is a game which can be played either indoors or outdoors on a rectangular court by two persons (in singles) or by four of the same sex (women's and men's double) or by men and women partners (mixed doubles). Contrasting to Cricket, ...
Views: 103 - Indian Puranic Villages, Villages of India - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Puranic Villages are the origin point of the Indian social structure, its rules, regulations, norms, and lifestyle. These villages were small units of clustered households, living within the realm of spirituality and simplicity. There were several villages in India during the Puranic age ...
Views: 85 - Tourism in Assam - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2020 from umesh modiTourism in Assam is dominated by the nature and pilgrimage sites. The might Brahmaputra River is dominated in Assam region. Assam is situated in between the foothills of Himalayas to the north and the hills and plateau of Meghalaya to the south. It is an attractive state with miles of smooth, ...
Views: 86 - Brahmo Samaj - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2020 from umesh modiBrahmo Samaj was one of the most prominent religious groups in India during the eighteenth century. The eminent Bengali educationalist and social reformer, Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Sabha in 1828 and it became famous as Brahmo Samaj later. The Brahmo Samaj was actually a community of ...
Views: 89 - Brahmo Samaj - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2020 from umesh modiBrahmo Samaj was one of the most prominent religious groups in India during the eighteenth century. The eminent Bengali educationalist and social reformer, Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Sabha in 1828 and it became famous as Brahmo Samaj later. The Brahmo Samaj was actually a community of ...
Views: 101 - Indian Village Art - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Village Art displays the culture and tradition of their respective villages. Every region in India has its own style and pattern of art. The Indian folk paintings, their styles and patterns are as diverse as the Indian nation itself. Folk paintings use very vibrant and natural colours and ...
Views: 84 - Seven Dhatus in Ayurveda - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2020 from umesh modiSeven Dhatus are the foundation structure of our body and the basis of growth and survival. The food that we consume is assimilated in our body in the form of ‘Ahar Rasa’ which helps in survival, growth and fortification. From this Ahar Rasa originates the life sap or ‘Jeevan Rasa’ which is the ...
Views: 95 - Twelve Houses in Horoscope - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from umesh modiTwelve Houses in Horoscope describes an individual’s life. The twelve houses bear their individual ruling planet, their meaning and their related zodiac sign. The entire life aspects and qualities of the person are recorded in the Twelve Houses of a horoscope. In Vedic Astrology, the houses are ...
Views: 88 - Churches of Old Goa - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from umesh modiThe Churches and Convents at Velha (Old) Goa owe their existence to the Portuguese rule. The churches depict the European architectural style and have been of much historical importance. These churches have been major tourist spots attracting visitors from all over the world. Churches of Old Goa ...
Views: 82 - Table Tennis in India - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2020 from umesh modiTable Tennis in India is considered as one of the most widely played sports among the young adults. The game is played quite extensively in almost all the schools, colleges and universities in India and the young generation is the highest admirers of this game. Though the game was originally ...
Views: 75 - Churches and Convents of Goa - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2020 from umesh modiGoa has some world famous churches and convents and the most comprehensive group of churches and cathedrals built during 16th and 17th century AD at Old Goa and are a legacy of the Portuguese. The famous churches of old Goa comprises of Se' Cathedral, Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi, ...
Views: 75 - Temples of Jharkhand - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from umesh modiTemples of JharkhandJharkhand was previously a part of Bihar, which have immense historical importance. A tour of Jharkhand will enable one to venture into the fame and glory of the land by visiting some of the very ancient and beautifully constructed temples, which tell the tales of the ...
Views: 83 - Indian Schools of Sculptures, Indian Sculpture - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Schools of Sculptures are very ancient and rich in nature. India has witnessed the art in a form of sculpture due to the patronage of various kings and migratory groups. However as far as schools of sculpture in the true sense of the term include Pala school of sculpture, Mathura school ...
Views: 91 - Polo in India, Indian Traditional Sport - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2020 from umesh modiPolo in India, Indian Traditional SportPolo came to India with the hands of British East India Company’s officials. But from some sources, it is found that Polo has an ancient origin. The kings of Manipur and the Mongoloid races used to play polo from ancient eras. The Indian state of Manipur is ...
Views: 109 - Aromatherapy, Naturopathy - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2020 from umesh modiAromatherapy is the alternative branch of medicine, which, in literal sense, means "Treatment through Fragrance". Aromatherapy is the modern name for a very ancient knowledge of healing and improving overall well being, using fragrant natural plant extracts. These plant extracts are called ...
Views: 100 - Indian National Army - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2020 from umesh modiIndian National ArmyIndian National Army, also known as the Azad Hind Fauj, was formed for the liberation of India from the British rule. It was formed in South-East Asia in the year 1942 by pioneering Indian Nationalists and prisoners who wanted to throw off the yoke of foreign domination and ...
Views: 93 - Treatment in Ayurveda - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from umesh modiTreatment in AyurvedaThere are several types of treatment in Ayurveda. The procedure of treatment varies according to the patient’s mental and physical capability or strength. The kind of disease is the integral factor to choose the types of treatment in Ayurveda. Dwividh Chikitsa suggests 2 ...
Views: 112 - Nine Planets in Astrology, Astrology - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from umesh modiNine Planets in Astrology, according to Vedas, are known as ‘Nava-Graha’. These planets exist in the entire sphere of celestial and astrological studies. In Astrology, Planets are the heavenly bodies, whose movements are tracked by keeping Earth as the central point; the heavenly objects casting ...
Views: 89 - History of Assam - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2020 from umesh modiHistory of Assam appears to be ambiguous. In the ancient Indian epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata, Assam was known as 'Kamarupa' or 'Pragjyotish'. In the Mahabharata, the Puranas, the Tantras there are references of the kingdom known as Kamrupa kingdom. The inhabitants of Assam comprises of ...
Views: 103 - Principles of Naturopathy, Indian Naturopathy - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2020 from umesh modiPrinciples of Naturopathy, Indian NaturopathyPrinciples of Naturopathy believe in the 5 elements of nature - Earth, Sky, Fire, Water and Wind. These 5 elements form the contour of the naturopathy treatments as these are the source of energy and helps in the treatment. Naturopathy is a holistic ...
Views: 96 - Temples of Bihar - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2020 from umesh modiTemples of BiharTemples of Bihar depict the ancient and rich cultural tradition of the state. The state of Bihar was famous for its Buddhist learning center in the past. This state is also one of the major Buddhist tourist centers in India and thus visited by a large number of devotees and ...
Views: 88 - Ancient Indian Sculpture - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2020 from umesh modiAncient Indian SculptureAncient Indian Sculpture is an integral part of Indian art and culture. Ancient Indian sculptures were relatively simple and date back to the days of the Indus Valley Civilization of the 2nd and 3rd millennium BC. The rich intricate sculptures of this civilization mainly ...
Views: 97 - Shooting in India, Indian Athletics - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2020 from umesh modiShooting in India, Indian AthleticsShooting in India is a traditional sport which dates back almost to the medieval period. In its initial period, shooting was considered as a royal game in Indian states like Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan Maharashtra, Tripura, Jammu and ...
Views: 124 - Temples of West Bengal - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2020 from umesh modiTemples of West Bengal show the rich culture and tradition of the state. Most of the temples are found here in a ruined state, partly due to the work of nature and also in some part an outcome of the work of man. Of the ruined temples in Bankura district and Burdwan district, enough remains to ...
Views: 85 - Kabaddi in India, Indian Traditional Sport - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2020 from umesh modiKabaddi in India is counted among the most common and widely played traditional sports. There is a popular belief that Kabaddi originated in the Indian state ofTamil Nadu, almost 4,000 years ago. According to a legend, this game came into existence, when a boy hit another boy for his candy. The ...
Views: 119 - Elements of Ayurveda - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2020 from umesh modiAyurvedic system is based on the interaction of the body, mind and spirit. In Ayurveda the origin of all aspects of existence is consciousness. Matter and Energy are one. Matter is manifested in five elements i.e. Ether (Space), Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni) , Water and Earth. 1. Ether Ether is ...
Views: 128 - Exercises in Naturopathy - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2020 from umesh modiExercise in Naturopathy is essential for the maintenance of normal condition of life. Lack of natural exercise is one of the principal causes of weakness and ill health. In recent years, the requirement for exercise has been recognised even in sickness. Exercises are now standard procedures in ...
Views: 111 - History of Bihar - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2020 from umesh modiHistory of Bihar dates back to the rule of powerful rulers and the establishment of mighty kingdoms. Bihar was called Magadha in ancient times. Its capital Patna, then known as Pataliputra, was the center of the Maurya Empire, which dominated the Indian Subcontinent from 325 BC to185 BC. Ashoka ...
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