Origin And Types Of Fashion Earrings By: Satyajit Banerjee | - When it comes to 16 Shringar (adornments) of India, fashion earrings occupy an unique place. The earrings in the soft lobes of ladies make them center of attraction on each occasion. When it comes to history of earrings, these have been largely used jewellery in ancient India. With the emergence of new fashion trends, their designs have also increased thus rendering you more options to beautify your persona.
Srisailam - The Holy City Of Yore By: Flin Martyn | - The holy town of Srisailam is snugly set amidst the Nallamala Hills of Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh. This popular weekend destination is situated on the banks of the River Krishna and is one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in Andhra Pradesh.
Home to the famous Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Temple dedicated to the deities of Lord Mallikarjunaswamy, who is a form of Lord Shiva and Devi Bhramaramba who is a form of Parvati, Srisailam is a revered pilgrim centre among the H ... Tags:Srisailam hotels, hotels in Srisailam, Srisailam
Fashion Jewellery Passing Through Different Time-phases By: Satyajit Banerjee | - American author Henry David Thoreau has rightly said- Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new. The fashion changes in tune with time. It encourages the creativity of makers and uplifts the style of users. As far as today's fashion jewellery is concerned, it perfectly mixes the trends and tradition in form of a slew of mesmerizing designs.
Kathakali The Divine Dance Form Of Kerala By: Sanyukta Jain | - Kerala is not only known for its natural picturesque beauty, backwaters and houseboats. The state is also famous for its centuries old Dance Forms are that are noted for the variety, youthfulness and charm. Some of the well known dance forms of Kerala are Kathakali and Mohini Attam.
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A Tour To Kasauli, An Enduring Holiday In The Charming Town By: Flin Martyn | - Kasauli, a charming town blessed with mesmerizing nature and pleasurable aura is a popular tourist destination of India. Tourism in Kasauli offers a natural tourism in Kasauli to every nature lover visiting this land. Even a person not that keen about nature becomes a nature lover coming to this place. Such is the greatness of charm of the land. Kasauli is comprised of various tourist attractions that add four stars to a travelers trip to Kasauli. Blessed with charming natural glory reflected ... Tags:Kasauli, Kasauli trip, holiday in Kasauli
Delhi Ajmer Taxi - Offers A Delightful Journey By: Manisha Sharma | - Ajmer is situated in the heart of the desert of Rajasthan and offers a unique blend of the Sufi culture and Hinduism. Ajmer has always been a strategic place for the Mughals, Marathas and the Rajputs and was a seat of administration for the Chauhans until 1193 AD. From then onwards, it became a part of Delhi Sultanate. Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti attracts pilgrims from all over the world irrespective of their caste and religion. The Dargah hosts the annual Urs which are famous all over th ... Tags:delhi ajmer taxi, delhi to ajmer taxi booking, ajmer to delh
Know About Most Appealing Tourist Attractions Of Kerala By: AnkitaS | - Kerala is one of the Indias most beautiful states located at Malabar Coast on south-west coastline along the scenic Arabian Sea. The state is endowed by exceptional beauty of nature and featured as one of the top ten paradises on earth by National Geographic Traveler, a popular travel magazine of United Kingdom. It is well-known for ecotourism, vibrant cultures and traditions, sun kissed beaches, verdant surroundings and serene backwaters network. Tourism industry is also the lifeline of stat ... Tags:Kerala Travel Packages, Tours to Kerala, Tour to kerala
Story Of Kanpur By: Suhaina Mazhar | -
Kanpur stands out as the largest metropolis in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This city carries a historical past dating back to thirteenth century. Raja Kanti Deo of Prayag established the village of Kohna in 1207 AD which could have come to be known as Kanpur. Kanpur had a strong connection with Kannauj. However Kanpur wasn't a metropolis but a small town until 18th century and did not contain any kind of significance.
Getaways From Delhi Towards Arvalli Mountains In Rajasthan. By: websites.good | - Rajasthan is one of the big and beautiful states in India with colorful turbans and also few of the crowded getaways fromDelhi are here. Rajasthan has Aravalli Mountain ranges that lies parallel to the monsoon winds coming from Arabian sea making the area dry. It is almost a desert area. Big attractions are Ajmer, Jaipur and Pushkar. From Delhi Rajasthan lies to the west.
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Make Your Vacations An Unforgettable Experience With Srilanka Tour Packages By: vimlesh | - Lovingly called Jewel of India, Srilanka is the most sought after tourist destination tempts tourists from every nook and corner of the world. An island country in Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a country like no other destination in the world. Whatever are you looking for, be it beach holiday, family trip, honeymoon or simply looking for several fun-filled activities, this stunning island destination never fails to lure the heart of any individual. Being a small island nation it has so many ... Tags:Srilanka Tourism, Srilanka Tour Operator, Srilanka Wildlife
Ayurveda- Where It All Began! By: Alvin Tim | - Ayurveda is the science of life, the origin of most forms of natural and alternative medicine. 'Ayu' meaning life is the combination of body, senses, mind and soul and Ayurveda is the most sacred science of life. Ayurveda originates from the Vedas, Atharva Veda in particular and is connected to the Hindu religion.
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Cochin "€" Queen Of The Arabian Sea By: Flin Martyn | - Cochin is a vibrant city fringed by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west in 'God's Own Country' Kerala. Informally, this Queen of the Arabian Sea is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
Since time immemorial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese have left lasting impressions on the history and architecture of Cochin. Dotted with colonial remnants like European churches and forts, beaches, palaces, Cochin has several sightseein ... Tags:Cochin hotels, Cochin, hotels in Cochin
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Cultural Haven - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - Close to that iconic landmark of Mumbai, the Gateway to India, amidst the complexity that is Mumbai, located in three acres of grounds planted with palm trees and ornamental flower beds is the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum, known earlier as the Prince of Wales Museum that was founded in the early 1920s to commemorate a visit to Bombay (Mumbai) of the then Prince of Wales. It was renamed after Shivaji the founder of the Maratha Empire in the 1990s along with the renaming of Bombay as Mumbai, ... Tags:chhatrapati shivaji maharaj museum, attractions in mumbai
History And Style Of Indian Paintings By: Satyajit Banerjee | - The Indian artisans of earlier age expressed the feelings of their heart on the walls of caves, temples and homes. Created on long lasting materials, these mural paintings superbly exemplify the rich history of Indian paintings.
The cave paintings of Bhimbetka (Madhya Pradesh) are around 100,000 years old. Ajanta (2nd century BCE ), Ellora (5th to 10th century), Mahadeo hills (Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh- 500-800 AD) cave wall paintings even now also leave the onlookers amazed. When ... Tags:Handmade Paintings, handcrafted Paintings, best design Paint
Patna "€" The Ancient City By: Flin Martyn | - Patna, the capital of Bihar, is situated on the banks of River Ganga. Patna, known as Pataliputra, was also known by the names Kusum Dhvaja, Pataligrama, Azimabad, Padmavati and Pushpapura during different times under the different rulers from the Haryanka, Nanda, Mauryan, Sunga, Gupta, Pala and Suri dynasties.
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The Enchanting Mysteries Of Munneswaram Temple By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - Located 80 kilometres north of Colombo in the district of Puttalam, the Munneswaram Temple is a leading religious site among the Hindu temple complexes of Sri Lanka. It is said to have been in existence since the 1000 CE and is one of the five ancient temples or Ishwarams of the region dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. The massive religious complex comprises of five Hindu temples and one Buddhist shrine.
How To Reach - Kanyakumari To Rameshwaram By: Flin Martyn | - Kanyakumari, also known as Cape Comorin, is the southernmost tip of India. It is famous for its magnificent Sunrise and Sunsets. A part of Tamil Nadu, it is strategically located at the confluence of Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
Rameshwaram is a holy town in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. Situated in the Pamban Island, Rameshwaram is separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel. The Pamban Bridge connects the Pamban Island (Rameshwaram Island), ... Tags:Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram
Indian Paintings Epitome Of Heritage And Culture! By: Satyajit Banerjee | - The Indian painting can be broadly classified as wall paintings and miniature. The different types of paintings fall under this two broad category but again they can be classified depending on their evolution, emergence and style. Almost all of the ancient paintings are engraved on the wall of caves and temples. Miniature paintings are paintings made on small canvasses of clothes and papers. This type of art mainly evolved in the medieval age especially narrating the royal life and this form of ... Tags:Handmade Paintings, handcrafted Paintings, best design Paint
History Of Footwear Along With Interesting Facts By: Satyajit Banerjee | - Footwear have been in usage in ancient India as a necessity as well as luxurious item. There are found a large number of written and physical evidences, which prove that history of footwear goes back to centuries old Vedic period. Let's cast a glance over the history of shoes and sandals along with interesting facts.
Written evidences of the origin of footwear in India
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Kecak - The Dance Without The Music By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - A dance that has its origins in a trance-inducing exorcism dance is indeed bound to be extraordinary. The Kecak in that sense unites more than one unusual feature to make it quite unlike any other ordinary form of dancing.
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Designer Bags It Is All About Carrying Yourself In Style! By: | - There is mention of bags being used in the classic Hindu epics Mahabharata, and Ramayana. As also are there sufficient evidence of the existence e of carry bags in our legends and puranas. Suffice it to say that mankind invented bags the day, he or she needed to go out and also carry some valuables. Today, you simply cannot think of a life that is totally devoid of the presence of different kinds of bags. Such is their impact and influence on our lives.
Explore The Charismatic Beauty Of Manali And Shimla By: Surendra | - Whether you newlywed couples and looking for a romantic gateway of honeymoon or either simply looking for an exotic holidaying destination where you can take your family and friends and spend some quality time together or whatever you are looking for, Shimla and Manali would be the best places to visit. Both are the beautiful hill stations of Himachal Pradesh fascinate all kind of tourists from every nook and corner of the world, all the year round. Nature has blessed these hill stations with ex ... Tags:Manali Tour Package, Kullu Manali, Shimla Tour
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The legacy of Indian art and culture resides in Kashmir; and this art and culture spans over a variety of handicrafts inclusive of Kashmiri Shawls. Shawls of Kashmir were popular even at the times of emperor Ashok ((3rd C BC). However, it is said that the Shawl Industry was set up in Kashmir by Sultan Zain-Ul-Abidin (1420-1470 A.D). He encouraged the promotion of art as an organized trade; called "Pashm" or Pashmina.
Belur Halebid "€" The Glory Of South Indian Architecture By: soni sajjan | - The towns of Belur and Halebid, also known as Dakshina Varanasi, are famous for their magnificent temples that bear the carvings of scripts from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Upanishads and the Puranas. Although these two towns are located about 16 kilometers apart, people always refer to them jointly as Belur Halebid
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Vijaydashmi Or Dussehra By: Jyotishacharya Vinay Sheel Saxena | - Today is the tenth tithi of Ashwin Mass of shukla paksha and the moon is in shrawan nakshatra. According to Ramayana, Ram worshipped Duga puja to get the blessings of Maa Durga to kill Ravana. Ravana was the 10 headed demon. He kidnapped Lord Rama's wife Sita to Lanka. Lord Ram with the help of his brother Lakshaman and Hanuman, rescued Sita from Lanka. Dassehra indicates the triumph of Lord Ram's victory. After conquering Lanka, Ram returned to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshaman on this day called ... Tags:online astrology free, Horoscope Reading, Kundli
Celebrate The Festival Of Lights With Joy & Exuberance By: pk | - Diwali is a religious festival of India. It is a festival of prosperity and wealth. Every Diwali, the Goddess Lakshmi visit and bring peace and prosperity to all. In India, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs observes this festival and other Indian celebrates. It is also known as Festivals of Lights. Diwali celebrates across India like UK, US, Nepal, Mauritius, Japan, Sri Lanka etc. It is a collection of Diyas and Lamps. It is based on ascent story. Diwali celebration was started when Lord Rama returned to Ayo ... Tags:Diwali gifts, Diwali Flowers, Diwali sweets, Diwali crackers, Diwali gift hampers, Diwali dry fruits, ferns n petals
Hampi - Temples With Musical Pillars By: Ayush Aggarwal | - Hampi - Temples with musical pillars
The history of Hampi is related with the historical Kishkindha, which is known for the Vanara or Monkey Kingdom, whose reference is also there in the epic Ramayana. Hampi was the settlement of main areas of the Vijayanagara Empire since 1336 to 1565. The empire reigned supreme under Krishnadevaraya, the Emperor. The Vijayanagara empire stretched over at least three states - Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. After this, these areas were ... Tags:bus booking, online bus booking, bus tickets, bus ticket, bus tickets booking, bus booking online, bus ticket bookings, bus bookings, Online Bus Tick
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Temple Darshan In India By: ankitsingh | - Tirupati is situated at 67-km from Chittoor in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Tirupati is one of the important pilgrim centres in India. The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill. This historic shrine of Sri Venkateswara is famous all over the country and attracts pilgrims from all over the country who stand in line for hours together to obtain a glimpse of the presiding deity for a few fleeting seconds ... Tags:tirupati tour, tirupati booking, tirumala tirupati darshan, tirupatiguide, Andher Pradesh Temples
Lord Rama And His Banishment From The Kingdom By: Jay B Jacob | - A central figure of the great epic, Ramayana, Lord Rama claimed to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of life. The Ramayana is considered the soul of the country, India. It states there all the principles that men should follow to become ideal citizens of the world. He was the first child of the king of Ayodhya, King Dashratha. His mother was Queen Kausilya. He had three other brothers from the other wives of his father namely Bharata, Shatrughna and Lakshmana.
The Monkey God Hanuman By: Jay B Jacob | - If you have read the famous epic, Ramayana, you then learned that a mighty ape helped Rama to his journey to rescue Sita taken at that time by the demon king, Ravana. The might ape was Hanuman supposed to be an avatar of Shiva and symbolizes devotion, perseverance and physical strength.
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5 Star Hotels In Rameshwaram By: Mathanm Mohan | - Rameshwaran is a town situated on the Gulf of Mannar. This place is full of religious sites and temples where tourists from far off places come to visit it. Rameshwaran is also mentioned in the epic, Ramayana due to its history.
A bridge was built from this place to Lanka and Lord Hanuman crossed it to reach Lanka and then Lord Rama performed rituals by worshipping Lord Shiva to purify his sins. It is a significant place as pilgrimage to Benaras is not complete without pilgrimage to Rames ... Tags:star hotels, luxury hotels, best hotels, rameshwaram
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara - A Hallowed Site Of Buddhist Pilgrimage By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - Among the cities of Sri Lanka that boasts a proud historical heritage, the city of Kelaniya holds a special place. Todays Kelaniya is an industrial and commercial centre, with an extensive urban population, due to the citys proximity to the countrys commercial capital. As such, it is not imbued with the same old-world charm and serenity that suffuses most of Sri Lankas other, more prominent heritage-scapes.
Ram Tirath Fair - Five Days Of Prayer By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - Located in Amritsar, the Ram Tirath Temple is one of the oldest religious sites of the city which attracts thousands of visitors both local and foreign on a regular basis. According to legend, the origins of the temple date as far back as the earliest era mentioned in the Ramayana. The Ramayana is one of two great epics of ancient India which narrate the stories of the many mythical tales relating to popular local beliefs and religious traditions. As the Ram Tirath Temple is believed to have be ... Tags:hotel in amritsar, hotels amritsar, ista amritsar
Seetha Amman Temple "€" Where Legend Still Lives On By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - The Ramayana is a well-known and acclaimed historical epic that narrates some of the oldest mythical tales in South Asia especially India. In a direct translation, it can be taken to mean Ramas journeys.
Lord Rama was the handsome prince of Ayodhya, who married Seetha. His journeys revolved around the pursuit of the evil demon king, Ravana, who ruled from Lanka as Sri Lanka is referred to. Rama was aided in this journey by the monkey god Hanuman, who is said to h ... Tags:seetha amman temple, attractions in nuwara eliya
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A Brief Visitor"€™s Guide To Ayodhya By: Leesa Steve | - Ayodhya is known for being the birth place of Lord Rama. It is one of the most important pilgrimage centers situated in the North Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. An ancient city as per being mentioned in the epic Ramayana, Ayodhya has all the traits of the old world charm. Since Lord Ram is one of the most venerated deities in India, Ayodhya holds a special place in the hearts of the Hindus in India. The visitors guide to Ayodhya will tell you more about the places to visit and also how you ca ... Tags:Holiday pacakges india, ayodhya tour packages
Mattancherry Palace "€" An Inspiring Encounter With The Great Epics, Legends And The Rajas By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - Sitting closer to the southern tip of India sprawls the state of Kerala. It is well known among tourists for its backwaters, sandy beaches, bustling harbours besides notable palaces and temples. Not only for sightseeing attractions but Kerala is also popular for its therapeutic healing offered via Ayurveda spas.
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Bollywood Remains Integral To Asian Culture By: Sudha Kaviraj | - Most people look at how Bollywood remains an integral part of Asian culture today. However, very few look at its origins. Early Indian cinema can be attributed to the two great ancient epics of India, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata which are in essence the solid foundation for much of India's commercial cinema today.
Bollywood Remains Integral To Asian Culture By: Sudha Kaviraj. | - Most people wouldn't even begin to imagine the humble origins of Bollywood. Indian cinema can be attributed to the two great ancient epics of India, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata which have provided a solid foundation for much of India's commercial cinema today which is fondly referred to as Bollywood.
Orgin Of The Epic-"the Ramayana" By: purawisatajogja | - A ballet is indeed a key event to entertain people. Combined with art, it can deliver the ultimate essence of a play. A ballet especially of Ramayana will really entertain people. Ramayana is one of the renowned epics, the world has ever witnessed. Mythological sources portray it as a battle between good and evil. This battle was between lord Rama and Ravana to completely eradicate evil from its roots and establish goodness.
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Work Ethics, My Foot ! - Spirituality Information By: Vishwriter | - People talk about work ethics. Today i had an interesting gentlemen visit me at my office. He was fuming. He was a very religious person and he was annoyed of the fact that a charming girl in her twenty's wearing tight jeans was reading the sacred book of Bhagavad Gita in the same bus in which he traveled . "How can she touch this book of Ramayana wearing tight jeans and T-shirt...." he roared...
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