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- Temples of Telangana - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2020 from umesh modiTemples of Telangana covers the temples of architectural beauty like Bhadrachalam Temple, Birla Mandir, Chilkur Balaji Temple, Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basar, Ramappa Temple, Yadagirigutta Temple, Thousand Pillar Temple, Tandur and Vemulavada. Bhadrachalam Temple which is also known as Sita ...
Views: 598 - Sports Awards in India - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2020 from umesh modiSports 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: 573 - Classical Dances of India - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2020 from umesh modiClassical dances of India are one of the most comprehensive and oldest dance forms in the world. India offers a number of classical dance forms, each of which can be traced to different parts of the country. Each of these dance form represents the culture of a particular region or group of ...
Views: 488 - Naturopathy and Diseases, Indian Naturopathy - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2020 from umesh modiNaturopathy, though, is considered to be of a very recent origin but it involves ancient methods of nature cure for several diseases. Naturopathy is a constructive method of treatment which aims at removing the basic cause of disease through the rational use of the elements freely available in ...
Views: 734 - Temples In Hampi - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2020 from umesh modiHampi in Karanataka, now in ruins, was once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It brought about a renaissance of art and culture, as it defended the region against the plundering armies. Much of Vijayanagara is now in ruins, as when the rulers were defeated at the hands of the invaders at ...
Views: 501 - Music Gharanas of Northern India - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2020 from umesh modiMusic Gharanas of Northern India comprises of an organizational system of musicians or dancers following a particular style by lineage in northern part of the country. It also symbolizes a specific ideology of music. These musical ideologies changes from one Gharana to another. Compositions of a ...
Views: 473 - Folk Dances of Indian States - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2020 from umesh modiFolk Dances of Indian States mark the intense platform encompassing creative extravaganza of different states of India. Each state of India has its own culture and tradition. The Folk Dances of Indian States tend to reveal that culture when they are performed in different occasions. There are ...
Views: 484 - History of Karnataka - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2020 from umesh modiThe Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim dynasties have ruled Karnataka successively. Jainism too established its roots here. It is said that India's first emperor of Maurya Empire Chandragupta Maurya converted to Jainism in the 4th century. He renounced his throne and fasted to death at Sravanabelagola ...
Views: 483 - Hormonal Disorders, Naturopathy - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from umesh modiHormonal disorders are conditions that affect the endocrine system and the hormones they release. As such the effect of hormonal disorders can range throughout the whole body as different disorders can manifest in different areas. Hormones are produced primarily in the endocrine glands but ...
Views: 775 - 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: 598 - Golf in India, Indian Athletics - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2020 from umesh modiThe 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: 550 - Neurological Disorders, Naturopathy - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2020 from umesh modiNeurological disorders are the various types of complications which arise due to any major issue which impact the nervous system of the human body. The brain, spinal cord, and nerves make up the nervous system. Together they control all the workings of the body. When something goes wrong with a ...
Views: 806 - Temples in Puducherry - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2020 from umesh modiTemples of Puducherry consists of some of the oldest rock cuts with century old structures like Manakula Vinayagar Koil dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Varadaraja Perumal temple which dates back to 600 AD and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, in the form of Varadaraja, Vedhapureeswara Temple dedicated to ...
Views: 470 - Indian Music Festivals - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2020 from umesh modiIndian music festivals have several stories related to it, and speak about the musical culture of India. In India music existed as a form of art since a long time. From past, music is considered as cultural tradition. Classical music in India is not considered as a mode of entertainment, but as ...
Views: 467 - Indian New Year Festivals - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Religious Festivals are being celebrated in commemoration of some saints, gurus and prophets, the gods and goddesses or events celebrating their victories. Religious ceremonies, enthusiasm paralleled with ample fun and celebration marks the Indian festivals. Festivals of India play a ...
Views: 538 - 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: 473 - Culture of Karnataka - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2020 from umesh modiCulture of Karnataka has rich heritage. The lineages of Indian rulers, like, Mauryas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas have left behind their embossments in various elements of culture of Karnataka. Diverse religion and languages of the indigenes had contributed in its ethnic grandness. The famous rock ...
Views: 544 - Indian Martial Arts, Indian Athletics - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2020 from umesh modiIndian martial arts display a great diversity in their form and type, in keeping with the country's rich and varied culture. Now, in India, martial art is a necessity for every people. It is necessary for women also. Each region in India practices its own unique martial arts discipline with ...
Views: 903 - Psychological Disorders, Naturopathy - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2020 from umesh modiPsychological Disorders, also known as a ‘Mental Disorder’, are abnormalities of the mind that result in persistent behaviour patterns that can seriously affect ones day-to-day function and life. When a person experiences mood or cognitive problems or behavioural issues for a long time, a ...
Views: 801 - 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: 551 - Temples in Chennai - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2020 from umesh modiTemples 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: 564 - Tourism In Karnataka - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2020 from umesh modiTourism in Karnataka includes numerous nature, religious and the adventurous spots of tourist interest. Tourism in Karnataka offers its visitors a wide array of temples, forests and wild life, scenic beaches and historical monuments. All kind of travellers will find a suitable place for ...
Views: 513 - 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: 557 - Indian Classical Music - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Classical music is rooted in the Vedas, the oldest of the Hindu scriptures. The term 'Classical' is indicative of the fact that the art was mainly patronised by the elite in society and performed for their benefit. Initially these elites were the Hindu Kings who maintained and supported ...
Views: 499 - 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: 509 - Tourism In Tamil Nadu - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2020 from umesh modiTamil Nadu is home to many popular places of interest. The tourism industry of Tamil Nadu is the second largest in India, with an annual growth rate of 16 percent. People from across the globe come here to see the temples with their exquisite Dravidian architecture, hill stations, and the ...
Views: 484 - 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: 509 - Badminton in India, Indian Athletics - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2020 from umesh modiBadminton is extensively played throughout India, although it lacks the recognition of games such as cricket. Indeed, the modern version of the game has its origins in Pune, when British army officers introduced the net and devised the first rules of the game. Tournaments at various levels ...
Views: 639 - Nature Cure Treatments, Naturopathy - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2020 from umesh modiNature Cure Treatments are constructive methods of healing, which believe in the rational use of the freely available elements in nature for removing the basic cause of disease. It is not only a system of healing, but also a way of life, in tune with the internal vital forces or natural elements ...
Views: 457 - Temples of Tamil Nadu, South India - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2020 from umesh modiThe state of Tamil Nadu is located in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula. It is the sixth-most populous state of India and is ranked second in total employment (9.97 percent) in India. This state has hill stations, beach resorts, museums and eight world heritage sites. They have not ...
Views: 482 - Community Radio In India, Indian Radio - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from umesh modiCommunity radio is a type of radio service that caters to the interests of a particular area in need of mass awareness. The broadcasting material of community radio has to be popular to the local audience but can be a secondary issue for more powerful broadcast groups. In India, the campaign of ...
Views: 481 - Indian Buddhist Sites - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from umesh modiIndian 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: 562 - Culture of Tamil Nadu - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2020 from umesh modiCulture of Tamil Nadu includes the rich heritage of South India brought by the legacy of the rulers like Cholas Dynasty, Pandya dynasty, Hoyasala Dynasty and the Satavahana Dynasty. The mushrooming of Hindu temples highlights the piousness of the people, which simultaneously led to the ...
Views: 543 - 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: 495 - Temples of Rajasthan - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2020 from umesh modiRajasthan popularly known as the incredible land is famous for its collection of temples. The architectural magnificence of the temples in Rajasthan is well known and adds to the incredibility of the land. The excellent sculptures of the Rajasthan temples reflect the artistic magnificence that ...
Views: 488 - Indian Athletics - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Athletics has seen many changes, ups, and downs during its journey, so far. The history of Indian Athletics dates back to the Vedic era, when Indian people used to take part in various track and field events. With due course of time, the Indian Athletes started playing the modern day ...
Views: 532(1 vote) - Bhakti Yoga - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2020 from umesh modiBhakti Yoga refers to a spiritual practise of offering utmost devotion (Bhakti) to God. Bhakti is a series or succession of mental efforts at religious realization, beginning with ordinary worship and ending in a supreme intensity of love for God. Bhakti is the yoga of a personal relationship ...
Views: 598 - Aryans - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2020 from umesh modiThe classical civilization of India developed from the earlier Vedic civilization, and the Vedic civilization was the creation of the Aryans. They were invaders, whose first arrival in India, probably dates back to about 1500 B.C. Perhaps some 200 years after this estimated date there began to ...
Views: 723 - Satellite Television in India, Indian Television - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2020 from umesh modiSatellite television in India is delivered by the means of communications satellite and received by a satellite dish and set-top box. Satellite television provides a wide range of channels and services, often to areas that are not serviced by terrestrial or cable providers. While Doordarshan ...
Views: 508 - History of Indian Cricket - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2020 from umesh modiHistory of Indian Cricket reveals the fact that though the game was introduced by the British Government in India, its popularity kept on increasing with passing time. Cricket is now celebrated as a major sport in India. Cricket is considered to be a religion in India. There are no sure theories ...
Views: 527(1 vote) - World Heritage Monuments in India - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2020 from umesh modiThe World Heritage sites are declared by the UNESCO in1972, the General Conference of UNESCO adopted a resolution with overwhelming enthusiasm creating thereby a 'Convention concerning the protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage'. Receiving a special attention from UNESCO they are ...
Views: 463 - History of Tamil Nadu - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2020 from umesh modiTamil Nadu is considered to be very much older than North India. As per the geological time scales North India and the Himalayan ranges appeared on the globe recently. Tamil Nadu is said to exist as part of the continent that linked Africa and Australia together even before that. It was called ...
Views: 481 - 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: 632 - Indian Culture - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Culture and traditions are something which has now become renowned all across the world. Indian Culture is very diverse and unique and has been interpreted in various ways. There are varied ideas that pass through one's mind when Indian Culture is the subject to be spoken on. To some ...
Views: 543 - Classical Indian Dance Drama - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2020 from umesh modiIndian drama which began in the ancient days, as a form of humanizing the mass gradually became a rational way of expressing ideas amidst the artistry of "kala", "rupaka", "natya" and "mudraa". Theater bit by bit became an art form to reflect the realities of life. Although Sanskrit theater ...
Views: 546 - 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: 483 - Palaces of India - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2020 from umesh modiPalaces of India are innumerable, scattered throughout the length and breadth of the country and belonging to numerous kings and rulers who ruled India for many centuries. The royal residences of these kings, the palaces are excellent works of architecture, which speak of the creative abilities, ...
Views: 488 - Culture of Rajasthan - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2020 from umesh modiRajasthani culture is enriched in heritage and ethnicity, encompassing the whole of Indian cultural scenario. The royal dynasties, which had ruled over the region, patronized varied art forms. To add to these, the folk communities contributed to the Rajathani culture with its treasure of equally ...
Views: 542 - Folk Theatre In India - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2020 from umesh modiFolk 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: 549 - Indian Monasteries - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2020 from umesh modiIndian monasteries are believed to be some of the most pious pilgrimages all over the world. Religious pilgrims from all parts of the globe come to visit Sarnath, near the city of Varanasi, which is a sacred monastery of the Buddhist in India. The pilgrims often stay in these monasteries as they ...
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