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- Indian Premier League - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Premier League (IPL) is being considered as the latest, and one of the biggest revolutions in Indian Cricket. Indian Premier League (IPL) is a tournament that follows the Twenty- 20 format and is being run and managed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). A large number of ...
Views: 533 - 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: 515 - Indian Regional Cuisines - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2020 from umesh modiIndian 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 - Indian Religious Festivals - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2020 from umesh modiIndia is famous for celebrating several religious festivals of all religions including Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, Navaratri, Raksha Bandhan, Eid, Christmas etc. Among them, Diwali is the most popular and celebrated festival of the country. Apart from these, there are several other festivals of ...
Views: 553 - 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: 532 - 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: 517 - Indian Saints - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Saints embody the highest ideals and are credited for demonstrating the reality of spiritual awareness. India is known to be the land of Saints and Gods. They help people to attain positive actions, devotion, spiritual practice and mental discipline by providing appropriate conditions and ...
Views: 688 - 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: 542 - Indian Scheduled Tribes - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Scheduled Tribes are the group of tribal communities and was given the name ‘Scheduled Tribes’ during the post-Independence period, under the rule of Indian Constitution. Since the Independence of India, the Scheduled Tribes were given Reservation status. India can proudly be called the ...
Views: 520 - 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: 466 - Indian Scientists - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2020 from umesh modiIndian scientists are famous throughout the world. They have pioneered several significant scientific discoveries so far. Since the ancient period, India is considered as one of the scientific powerhouses in the world. Thus, this country has been scientifically advanced for several centuries now ...
Views: 544 - Indian Sculptures - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Sculpture was the favoured medium of artistic expression on the Indian subcontinent. Indian buildings were profusely adorned with it and indeed are often inseparable from it. Indian Sculptures and its associated zone lay bare the fact that sculpture is essentially a public art. It is ...
Views: 509 - Indian Sherbets, Indian Beverage - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2021 from umesh modiIndian Sherbets are the traditional beverage of India. It is typically prepared from fruits, herbs as well as flower petals. Sherbet and Lassi are considered as coolers and are meant to provide refreshment from the hot Indian summer. They are also served on festive occasions when guests are ...
Views: 530 - Indian Social Activists, Indian Personalities - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Social Activists have strived throughout the years for the betterment and development of the Indian society. It is their unending zeal and the spirit to earn rights for fellow Indians that have aided natives for their unfathomable progress. Indian Social Activists had attempted to ...
Views: 517 - Indian Social Reformers - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Social Reformers have successfully contributed in eradicating the social evils. While some of the eminent personalities voiced their support for Women Education, some Indian social reformers supported Widow Remarriage. The reformers in India have worked towards building a better nation ...
Views: 556 - Indian Sweets - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2020 from umesh modiIndian 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: 588 - Indian Temple Architecture - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2021 from umesh modiIndian temple architecture can be referred to as a classical form of Indian art and cultural richness, which is entirely reflected in the chiseled wonders of various temples. The architecture found in ancient Indian temples exhibits the country's old, yet prosperous and splendid culture. These ...
Views: 536 - Indian Temple Festivals - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2020 from umesh modiIndian temple festivals are special celebration in the temple premises during particular days to commemorate some mythological legends of the temple deity. Feasts are an integral part of Indian temple festivals. The attendees spend all day at the temple, enjoying them and the temple officials ...
Views: 518 - Indian Temple Sculptures - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Temple SculpturesIndian temple sculpture can be divided into two types: the Nagara (North India) and the Dravidian (South India). The primary difference between the two is the way in which the shikharas of the temples are carved out. As far as the architectural elements are concerned ...
Views: 506 - Indian Temples of Lord Shiva - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2021 from umesh modiShiva temples in India attract pilgrims from various parts of the country. Lord Shiva is revered as one of the most significant Hindu pantheons. India boasts of innumerable temples which are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Considered as a "kind" God who always obliges his devotees, Lord Shiva is also ...
Views: 539 - Indian Texts on Yoga Asanas - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2021 from umesh modiIndian 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: 600 - Indian Theatre Festivals - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from umesh modiIndian theatre festivals help in bringing to the fore the various forms of Indian drama. India has the richest and longest tradition in theatre. The origin of Indian theatre is intimately associated with the ancient rituals and the seasonal festivals. The Natyashastra of Bharat Muni is the ...
Views: 536 - Indian Tribal Art - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Tribal Art gives a glimpse into India’s rich heritage. It is a unique collection of diverse styles and representation. It has become an intrinsic part of the country’s cultural identity. The Indian tribal art is rich in expression and is a living form very much with the times. Traditional ...
Views: 543 - Indian Tribal Crafts - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2020 from umesh modiIndian tribal craft is an astounding section in modern Indian times, which slowly has taken in a cosmopolitan appearance. The final get-up that such tribal crafts receive to adorn and deck sophisticated Indian city homes, can perhaps only be described after a thorough admiration. Indian tribal ...
Views: 532 - Indian Tribal Culture, Indian Tribals - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Tribal Culture speaks about the diversity of the country. ‘Unity in diversity’ is one of the most spectacular features amongst the population of India. Tribal culture of India, their traditions and practices interpenetrate almost all the aspects of Indian culture and civilisation. India ...
Views: 522 - Indian Tribal Festivals - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2020 from umesh modiIndian tribal festivals have been a part of the framework of tribal India for hundreds of years. Even today this tradition continues. In all, the 573 tribal groups prevailing in the country possess their individual kind of festival. Indian tribal festivals possess a distinctive quality of their ...
Views: 516 - Indian Tribal Jewellery - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2021 from umesh modiIndian Tribal Jewellery is a traditional form of Indian jewellery and is known for its rustic flavour. India is a country, blessed and endowed with a richtribal culture. The tribes of India have preserved the ancient crafts and arts of India with their ethnic pieces of jewellery. Ornaments used ...
Views: 520 - Indian Tribal Paintings - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2020 from umesh modiIndian tribal paintings possess an inimitable sensitivity, as tribal folks possess a passionate awareness, massively varying from the urbanised population. India presents before the world perhaps as sunny a field as any solitary country in the world pregnant with a perfect specimen of all the ...
Views: 495 - Indian Tribal People - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Tribal People or "Adivasi" is an umbrella term for the ethnic and tribal groups living in various states in India and Union Territories of the country. They are counted as a minor, but they occupy a larger part of the country as they are the original inhabitants in India. According to ...
Views: 559 - 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: 498 - Indian Yogic Philosophy - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Yogic Philosophy on spirituality is intricately much deeper and rich than anywhere else. The strong roots have not only been preserved by the Indian culture and traditions since thousands of years, but have also spread to the western nations. It is based on this ideology that conception ...
Views: 674 - Indus Valley Civilisation - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from umesh modiIndus 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: 621 - Influences on Indian Food - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from umesh modiInfluences on Indian Food have brought about an essential change in the concept of food. The cuisine of India is rich and is recognised all over the world for its subtle characteristic. Indian culinary is considered to be one of the most diverse cuisines of the world. It is enriched with various ...
Views: 642 - Influences on Indian Music - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2021 from umesh modiInfluences 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: 604 - Introductory to Kama Sutra, Kama Sutra - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from umesh modiKama Sutra by ancient Sanskrit scholar Vatsayana is a stupendous text, redefining the art of corporeal love and eroticism, containing seven parts or sections, which are further sub-divided into thirty-six chapters. The first part or section of Kama Sutra is treated as an introductory to the ...
Views: 493 - Iskcon Temples of India - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from umesh modiIskcon temples of India comprise those of Northern India, Southern India, Western India, Eastern India and parts of Central India. 'Iskcon' is the name of a religious movement which aims to promote 'Krishna consciousness', or identifies the 'Hare Krishna' movement in the country. The Iskcon ...
Views: 441 - Jain Temples in India - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2021 from umesh modiJain temples in India differ from the architecture of Hindu temples and Muslim mosques. The essence of this great religion and its preaching is clear from the cave temples. These are the elaborately decorated carved stones which has numerous illustrated manuscripts. The Jain temples are spread ...
Views: 647 - 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: 552 - Kaivalya Pada, Patanjali Yoga Sutra - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2021 from umesh modiKaivalya Pada is the fourth and the final chapter of Patanjali Yoga Sutra. The three components of Indian philosophy have been laid down systematically in the unique way of Patanjali. The components of Kaivalya Pada are 'Bhakti Marga', 'Karma Marga', and 'Jnana Marga'. In Kaivalya Pada, the path ...
Views: 479 - Kannada Films - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2021 from umesh modiMohan 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: 591 - Kathak, Indian Classical Dance - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2021 from umesh modiKathak is regarded as the most prominent dynamic theatre art. The word Kathak has been derived from the word 'katha', which means 'the storytelling art'. It has theatrical representation of themes from Urdu and Persian poetry along with some taken from the Hindu mythology. With dance, music and ...
Views: 533 - Kathakali, Indian Classical Dance - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2021 from umesh modiKathakali is a combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance. "Katha" means story and "Kali" stands for dance. This is a form of dance formerly confined only to the festival stages in temples. It symbolizes a blending of the Aryan and Dravidian cultures, for shaping its technique. ...
Views: 511 - Kuchipudi Dance, Indian Classical Dance - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2021 from umesh modiKuchipudi dance, originally called Kuchelapuri or Kuchelapuram, is a classical dance form. From South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh it grew largely as a product of Bhakti (devotion) movement beginning in the seventh century A.D. It derives its name from the village of Kuchelapuram in Krishna ...
Views: 482 - Kundalini Chakras, Yoga - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from umesh modiKundalini Chakras, YogaKundalini Chakras are the 7 Chakras, according to Kundalini meditation are awakened. The Chakras are arranged vertically along the spine and abundant energy pathways or channels are present, called Nadis that intersect at these Chakras. The Chakras are sometimes referred ...
Views: 587 - Kundalini Yoga - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2020 from umesh modiKundalini Yoga is a mental, physical and spiritual discipline constructed around the meditative and physical techniques which were found in the teachings of Shakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Tantra Yoga, Nada Yoga, Laya Yoga and the principles and sutras of Patanjali. Kundalini ...
Views: 584 - 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: 509 - Leisure Tourism in Andaman and Nicobar Islands - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2020 from umesh modiLeisure Tourism in Andaman and Nicobar Islands draws attention to the inland and the outland tourists of all ages. In case people are looking forward to spend their leisurely hours away from the bustling cities. Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be perfect for them. This group of island is ...
Views: 383 - Madhya Pradesh Temples - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2020 from umesh modiThe state of Madhya Pradesh is located in central India. This ‘Central Province’ is the second-largest state in India by area (308,245 square kilometers) and the fifth-largest state in the country by population (over 75 million inhabitants). The geographical terrain of this state is ...
Views: 507 - Malas in Ayurveda - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2020 from umesh modiMala are the substances or waste matters that need to be eliminated from the body. They are in fact excretory derivatives formed as a result of various physiological activities going on in the body. The name Mala is derived from the word malinikaran which means toxification, a principle property ...
Views: 549 - Meditative Asanas, Yoga - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2020 from umesh modiMeditative 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 ...
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