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- 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: 504 - 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: 535 - 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: 519 - 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: 559 - 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: 570 - 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: 530 - 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: 617 - 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: 538 - 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: 421 - 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: 513 - 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: 531 - 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: 801 - 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 ...
Views: 513 - Temples of Odisha - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from umesh modiTemples of Odisha are well known for their architectural splendor. They conform to the Indo-Aryan Nagara style architecture, with distinctive features specific to the region. The Odiya kings are known to harbor profound passion for creative masterpieces and many of them through the ages, founded ...
Views: 525 - Indian Fresco - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from umesh modiChola frescoes were discovered underneath the paintings of the Nayak period. These frescoes had an element of Shaivism in them. The frescoes and sculptures in the cave temples of Ellora and Elephanta were probably built later than the ones in Ajanta. These frescoes and sculptures depict Hindu ...
Views: 521 - Bhakti Movement - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from umesh modiBhakti movement was a Hindu religious movement of the medieval period that promoted the belief that Moksha was attainable by everyone. It was a silent revolution in the Indian society that was responsible for many rites and rituals associated with the worship of God by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. ...
Views: 618 - Tourism In Bihar - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from umesh modiTourism in Bihar comprises of both the nature tourism and pilgrimage tourism, that attracts Indians and the tourists outside India. Bihar, in North India, is full of tourist attractions. Being one of the oldest inhabited places in the world with history of three thousand years, it becomes the ...
Views: 511 - Numerology in India - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2020 from umesh modiNumerology is the study of relation between human beings and numbers. According to numerology each number acquires the sensations of a particular planet and accordingly each alphabet has the vibration of a particular number. These numbers reveals some of the behaviour traits, emotional ...
Views: 485 - Physiology of Ayurveda - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2020 from umesh modiAyurveda 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: 552 - Temples of Goa - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2020 from umesh modiTemples of GoaTemples of Goa are also known as Deul or Sausthan. These temples are mainly known for their unique architecture, which is a mixture of Nagari, Islamic and Portuguese architecture. The original Hindu temples of Goa were demolished by the Portuguese who shifted the original deities ...
Views: 475 - Wrestling in India, Indian Traditional Sport - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2020 from umesh modiWrestling in India, Indian Traditional SportWrestling in India is the most ancient sports whose past is enriched with glory. Wrestling in modern India is concentrated in the Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Haryana. The game of wrestling is considered to be one of the ...
Views: 491 - Culture of Bihar - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2020 from umesh modiCulture of BiharBihar is situated adjacent to West Bengal . It is one of the important states of Eastern India. Fertile soils, flow of mighty rivers, rich flora and fauna are the identifiable traits of the region and all aids in elevating the already rich culture of Bihar. It is the birthplace ...
Views: 493 - Yantra, Astrology - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2020 from umesh modiYantra is a mystical diagram that possesses control over cosmic forces. It can be called as the divine storehouse of energy, which picks up cosmic rays emitted by the planets and transforms them into constructive vibrations. These energy impressions are then transmitted to the surroundings where ...
Views: 464 - 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: 511 - Types of Spices, Indian Food - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2020 from umesh modiTypes 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: 542 - Tourism in Maharashtra - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2020 from umesh modiTourism in Maharashtra is one of the most exciting events of western part of India. The national and international tourists from all over the world come and visit the state to see a number of places which include popular cities, well known shrines and hill stations as well as historical sights ...
Views: 450 - Rudraksha, Astrology - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2020 from umesh modiRudraksha is one of the miraculous creations of nature, where the seed is shaped by number of clefts on its surface. These clefts are known as ‘Mukhis’, or faces. There are about 1 to 38 Mukhi rudraksha present. In most cases, 1 to 14 Mukhi rudraksha are used for astrological purpose. A ...
Views: 480 - 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: 466 - History of Maharashtra - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from umesh modiMaharashtra, the land of charismatic Marathas, unfolds the legend of diverse culture and tradition, keeping in pace with the modernity. The history was recorded with the use of Marathi language, a Prakrit adaptation of Sanskrit. According to excavated evidences, Maharashtra was inhibited since ...
Views: 495 - 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: 545 - Nakshatras in Astrology - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from umesh modiNakshatras in Astrology are the 27 constellations forming a belt, against backdrop of which the zodiacs are considered. Geographically, these Nakshatras are 300 to 400 light years away from earth. Nakshatras in Astrology have exclusive system of prediction which is based on the position of the ...
Views: 537 - Culture of Maharashtra - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2020 from umesh modiMaharashtra is a demesne of Maratha rulers who left an indelible mark of majesty and exuberance in the heritage of culture of Madhya Pradesh. The Chalukyas, Satavahanas, as well as Delhi sultanates too enriched the culture of Maharashtra with the vivacity and vigour and it had lead Maharashtra ...
Views: 501 - 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 ...
Views: 543 - Diseases in Ayurveda - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2020 from umesh modiDiseases in AyurvedaDiseases in Ayurvedaare the state of body and mind in which a person experiences discomfort, pain and injury. The fundamental cause of disease is the imbalance of the Tridoshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. When the three doshasare balanced, the body experiences ‘Health’ and the ...
Views: 466 - Traditional Sports in India - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2020 from umesh modiTraditional 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: 566 - Gujarat Temples - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from umesh modiGujarat temples are the major attractions of the state which draw a large number of tourists as well as worshippers throughout the year. The temples in Gujarat are well-known for their great design in architecture and truly depict the state's glorious past. The temples over here are the abode of ...
Views: 429 - 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: 464 - Astrology in India - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2020 from umesh modiAstrology in India is said to be the study that divulges the effect of the cosmic world namely the impression of the stars and planets on the mundane lives of human beings. Astrology says that the personality and other character traits of each individual depend on the position of moon, sun, ...
Views: 517 - Ayurvedic Herbs, Ayurveda - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2020 from umesh modiAyurvedic 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: 566 - Temples of Maharashtra - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2020 from umesh modiThe state of Maharashtra is situated in the western part of India. It has the distinction of being the third-largest and second-most populous state of India. The geographical terrain of this state is characterized by major rivers like Godavari and Krishna, palm-fringed beaches and lofty, ...
Views: 461 - Traditional Indian Painting, Indian Paintings - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2020 from umesh modiTraditional Indian Paintings are as old and varied as the land itself. The painting as a form of art has started in India since the prehistoric times. The earliest paintings in India is found on the walls of the caves in Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh where the prehistoric men engraved and painted ...
Views: 482 - History of Madhya Pradesh - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2020 from umesh modiHistory 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: 575 - Vedic Astrology, Indian Astrology - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2020 from umesh modiVedic Astrology is an ancient Indian science explaining movements of the planet and its positions with regards to time and effect on all entities on earth. Astrology is a Vedanga - a part of Vedas. Understanding of astrology was in its infancy in the Vedic period. It included gathering knowledge ...
Views: 547 - Indian Folk Painting, Indian Painting - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Folk paintings are pictorial expressions of village painters which are marked by the subjects chosen from epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata, Indian Puranasas well as daily village life, birds and animals and natural objects like sun, moon, plants and trees. The colour used expands vast ...
Views: 472 - Indian Football Clubs - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2020 from umesh modiIndian 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: 542 - Zodiacs, Astrology - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from umesh modiZodiacs are the twelve signs listed in a horoscope which is closely tied to the Earth’s movement through the heavens. The Sun travels around the Earth once each year. Within the space of that year the Sun moves through all twelve signs of the zodiac, spending approximately one month in each ...
Views: 507 - Temples of Uttar Pradesh - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from umesh modiThe temples are mostly dedicated to the Temples of Uttar Pradesh are quite ancient and sacred. Since ancient times, these temples have provided a healing touch to the innumerable devotees. Uttar Pradesh is one of the most culturally vivacious states in India and is the birthplace of two of the ...
Views: 459 - Indian Paintings in Ancient Age - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2020 from umesh modiIndian paintings in ancient age involve the multiple forms of classical paintings, which developed in various parts of the country. The cave paintings of Ajanta and Ellora offer some of the most famous creations of the dexterous painters of India. However, ancient Indian paintings not only imply ...
Views: 481 - Indian Football - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Football is played and enjoyed by a large number of people from Northern part of India, Eastern Part of India and the western part of India. The history of Indian Football is not that ancient, as it was brought in India by the British rulers, during the middle half of the 19th century. ...
Views: 604 - Gemstones - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from umesh modiGemstones 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 ...
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