Indian Crafts are known throughout the world for their artistic work and grandeur. The deeply entrenched tradition of Indian Craft echoes the true colour of India whilst impressing generation after generation amidst their varied forms and styles. For people around the world, India is synonymous ... Views: 625
Indian Cricket Associations play a major role towards the betterment of a player, who plays in national, regional and the international level, and helps towards achieving their goals to reach high in life. The game of cricket has always been compared to religion in India and it is undoubtedly ... Views: 623
East Indian Cuisine is a unique Indian cuisine that draws strength from the water resources around it and the spices that grow in the region. East India consist the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal. Rice is the main item of East Indian cuisine, just as it is in South India. A ... Views: 622
Types of Hindu Marriages are described in Hindu mythology as eight types. Some of the marriages from among the eight types were practiced in ancient culture according to Hinduism. Among the eight different types of marriages, all are not religiously sanctioned but it has been said that the ... Views: 622
History of Madhya Pradesh can be easily divided into ancient, medieval and modern. The ancient history of Madhya Pradesh deals with the rise of Ujjain and several ruling dynasties. Its medieval history witnessed the rise of the Muslim rule in India and the modern history narrates the tales of ... Views: 621
Indian Communities refer to a group of people, belonging to a certain religion and believing in one single united cause. The term Indian communities perhaps cannot be credited to any single individual. An omnipresent and unseen demarcation line had existed amongst the various Indian ... Views: 621
Pranayama is the formal practice of controlling the breath, which is the source of Prana, or vital life force. It is a process by which the mind is controlled by voluntary regulation of the breathing. From yogic point of view it is a path that connects one's physical existence and the spiritual ... Views: 621
Indus Valley Civilisation, also known as 'Harappan Civilisation', was discovered as a consequence of the excavations conducted in 1920. The culture of Indus Valley Civilization manifested the growth of an ancient society which evolved and thrived during the Bronze Age in the North-West region of ... Views: 620
Tantrism has persisted and thrived throughout Asian history since the middle of the first millennium. It deals with spiritual practices and ritual forms of worship aiming at liberation from ignorance and rebirth. The universe is regarded as the godly play of Shakti and Shiva. Tantrism developed ... Views: 617
Tourism in Odisha has expanded in recent times owing to the various attractions of Odisha, ranging from wildlife reserves and beaches to temples and monuments and the arts and festivals. The landscape of Odisha is dotted with numerous places of tourist interest. The variety of places includes ... Views: 616
Sports Awards in India are bestowed by the Sports Ministry, Government of India to various sports personalities in different fields for their accomplishments and outstanding performances. Since 2001, the Sports awards are given only in those events that fall under the Olympic Games, Asian Games, ... Views: 615
The history of Bengali cinema dated back to those days when the first bioscope was introduced in Kolkata in 1980. It has come along a long way since its inception. Initially it was stage actors who shouldered the responsibility of establishing the Bengali film industry successfully. It ... Views: 614
Gemstones are defined as organic materials, mineral or rock that are used for several purposes like Astrology, jewelleries and ornamentations. Gemstones are also known as crystalline rock. Gemstones appear like a piece of attractive mineral. Gemstones like pearl or opals are commonly styled into ... Views: 613
Ayurvedic Herbs are made out of roots, bark, fruits and plants, found in the deep dark woods of India where the herbs grow freely without pesticides and chemicals. These ayurvedic herb works with perfect harmony with the body and the mind. Ayurvedic medicine utilizes Ayurvedic herbs for the ... Views: 610
Duleep Trophy is a famous Cricket competition in domestic Cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named the tournament after the legendary cricketer, KS Duleep Singh. According to the original format of the tournament, there were a number of five teams, drawn from the five ... Views: 610
Ranji Trophy was started in the 1934-1935 season, after the Indian board met and decided to launch a domestic tournament for the Indian cities and states.
History of Ranji Trophy
Ranji Trophy was named after KS Ranjitsinhji, the Prince of Nawanagar, who played for Sussex and also played for ... Views: 610
The state of Himachal Pradesh in the northern India is a tourist hotspot. With its wide range of locations for sightseeing, trekking, mountaineering, fishing, river rafting, skiing, paragliding and ice skating, the temples of Himachal Pradesh also form an important aspect of the state. Nicknamed ... Views: 610
Traditional Sports in IndiaTraditional Sports in India, amidst immense popularity of international sports, has survived, over the years. Traditional games also show the different cultural and traditional backdrops in different Indian States. It also depicts the tribal culture and folk culture. ... Views: 610
History of Ayurveda is long, copious and loaded with a rich past, deeply seated in the antiquities. Nearly 5,000 years ago the great sage, Vyasadeva for the first time penned downs the Vedas. The Vedas also included a branch called Ayurveda meaning "The Science of Life". Thus began the journey ... Views: 608
Ayurveda in India is a much popular medical therapy, and this form of treatment has gained acceptance around the world as well. Ayurveda is referred as a holistic system of medicine and health native to ancient India. Ayurveda has not only restricted itself as the path which treats diseases, but ... Views: 607
Principles 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: 607
Ayurvedic 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: 605
The game of Indian cricket from colonial era has generated a whole lot of unforgettable Indian Cricket Personalities, and this does not only consist of players. Unlike most other sports, where only the performers are remembered, cricket has equally immortalised coaches umpires and even ... Views: 604
Partition of India was one of the historical steps taken on the basis of religion dividing the nation into two parts namely Union of India (also known as Republic of India) and Dominion of Pakistan (further divided into Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Peoples' Republic of Bangladesh) on 14th ... Views: 604
Influences on Indian music have been many and varied. The impact of Indian Thought and Philosophy on Indian Classical Music and of the various customs on the external and internal natural aspects of our melodic musical culture has ever been one major expression of our cultural heritage. In the ... Views: 603
Temples of Chennai are the vivid portrayal of Dravidian concept in Indian architecture. The Dravidian deities present in the temples are mostly belonging from Shaiva philosophy in Hinduism. Chennai is gifted with 700 temples in and around the city. All of them belong to different time periods ... Views: 603
Culture of Jammu and Kashmir depicts the rich art and architecture and the culture of medieval era, which is now the epitome. The culture of Jammu and Kashmir is distinct and diverse, encompassing the various habits and lifestyles of the people inhabiting the regions of Jammu, Kashmir and ... Views: 601
Indian Buddhist sites are numerous in number which are scattered throughout the length and breadth of Asia. A majority of these renowned regions are closely associated with the life of Lord Gautama Buddha and have been visited by Buddha either for preaching Buddhist principles or for meditation. ... Views: 601
Indian Regional Cuisines reflect miscellaneous taste. India is a country with different states that have been demarcated according to language, culture, tradition and most importantly geography. These factors influenced the cuisine of the country too, besides religion and foreign invasions. ... Views: 601
Gujarat, the western most state in India, presents its tourists with diverse places of interest. This state is noted for its temples which attract millions of devotees all the year round. There are also quite a few places of historical importance which are much visited by the tourists. ... Views: 601
Some of the Indian Dargas are Bara Shaheed Dargah, Moinuddin Chishti, Lateef Saheb Dargah, Piran Kaliyar Sharif, Jan Pahad Dargah, Peer Mohammed Dargah,Vaippar, Valinokkam, Nizamuddin Dargah, Rauza Sharif, Meher Ali Shah and many other dargas in India. Some other dargas of India are Dargah ... Views: 600
The present state of Rajasthan emerged after merging 22 feudal kingdoms in independent India. In the British era the state was more popularly known as Rajputana or the land of the Rajputs. In the northeast of the state lies Mount Abu while the Aravalli ranges divides fertile Dhundar basin from ... Views: 599
Indian texts have frequently referred to Yoga in general and Yoga Asanas in particular in several contexts. Several special Indian texts have been written and compiled with the sole purpose of educating practitioners about the practice of Yoga Asanas. Yoga Asanas were first recorded in the ... Views: 599
History 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: 598
The Unani or Greek system of medicine is believed to have been introduced by Hippocrates which was later extensively developed by Arab doctors. The main theory of the Unani medicine is based on the concept that perfect balance between the elements (arkhan), humours (akhlat) and temperament ... Views: 597
Mudra is a gesture by hand or seal which symbolizes energy. This is one of the most beautiful forms of expression by using the fingers and thumb. Mudra is a voluntary neuromuscular action (contraction) or posture by which the prana is controlled and directed through a particular Nadi, known as ... Views: 596
Tourism in Madhya Pradesh has a lot to offer to its tourists. The mystic land of Madhya Pradesh encompasses numerous monuments, delicately carved temples, forts and palaces, which are scattered all over the land. Madhya Pradesh has a number of important pilgrimage centres too. Ujjain and ... Views: 596
Vastu Shastra is a logical Indian science that deals with the ancient tradition of architecture. It is the science of construction and the traditional Hindu architectural system where the emphasis is laid in the directional alignments. Vastu Shastra, as is practised presently, is based on the ... Views: 596
Vastu Shastra or Shilpa Shastra finds numerous references, implicit and explicit in the ancient texts, like, the Vedas, Brahmanas, Upanishads and Indian Puranas. Vastu Shastra is derived from the verb 'was' meaning 'to dwell', or place of residence. Vastospatu the lord of a house is a deity in ... Views: 594
Folk theatre in India has a rich legacy. In the ancient Vedic culture and even in Buddhist literature folk theatre first made its presence felt as an art form to illustrate the unedited realities of life. However, it is only in the medieval period folk theatre gradually became an integral part ... Views: 590
Mohan Bhavanami, the Chief Producer of the Film Division of the Government of India, made the first Kannada silent film, Mricchakatika, in 1929. In 1932 came two talkies, Bhaktha Dhruva and Sati Sulochana. At first the theatre provided the inspiration and artistic resources for the filmmakers, ... Views: 590
Panchabhuta in Ayurveda are said to be in balance and the same thing applies to the human beings too. Ayurveda states that the human body is also made up of the 5 elements that are: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. When these things occur within the body, the body suffers from sickness and ... Views: 590
Ayurveda is the knowledge of life that deals in detail with conditions favourable to life, and factors contributing to the happiness, or responsible for the misery or sorrow of human beings. Ayurveda also suggests measures for a healthy living and a long life. It is the most ancient form of ... Views: 590
Inoculation against small-pox and snake-bite were performed by rubbing the contents of a pustule into an incision in the skin. In the long process of discovering which plants are edible, humans in the Stone Age also identify many which seem to cure ailments or soothe a fever. ‘Venesection’ was ... Views: 590
Indian Football Clubs have contributed immensely towards the betterment of Indian Football. Manchester United, Chelsea, AC Milan, Real Madrid, Liverpool, there are innumerable European clubs that have made their mark all around the world. It might startle many when they are told about football ... Views: 589
The history of Golf dates back to several centuries ago. Though the exact timing of the inception of Golf is known, it is thought that Golf was conceived around 600 years ago. However, the history of Golf in India is not that much old. The Indians started playing the game during the first half ... Views: 588
The History of West Bengal reveals that it was divided into many small states. The Buddhist and Jaina works and the coins prove that towards the middle of the sixth century B.C. independent sovereign states were established in Vanga and Radha. However in the beginning of the fourth century B.C., ... Views: 588
Meditative Asanas are the postures one assumes in order to sit or stand comfortably for extended durations, enabling one to concentrate and meditate without interference from muscle proprioceptors. The idea behind Meditative Asanas is merely to position oneself in such a way so that one’s limbs ... Views: 588
Types of Spices, Indian FoodIndian spices exhibit a great variety which adds different flavours and aroma to the food making them more luscious and in certain cases healthy. There is a popular belief that spicy foods are bad for health. This belief is not only far from the truth but also that; ... Views: 588
Indian Sweets, locally known as ‘Mithai’, are a form of confectionery, usually made with milk, ghee, cottage cheese, sugar and other ingredients. The use of ingredients differs from one region to the other. Indian sweets are plentiful in number and nature and are most delicious dessert item. In ... Views: 587