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Handi Crafts of Kashmir

Posted in Culture & Traditions, Gifts, Life Style, tagged , , , , , on October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Crafts of Kashmir from apparel to decor, are handcrafted in very traditional and age old technique. Explore the wonderful world of craft in the valley. Kashmir is a land known widely for its natural beauty. For ages it has charmed the lovers of nature from all over the world. In praise of its enchanting landscapes, [...]

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Gift for Thanksgiving from India

Posted in Culture & Traditions, Home Decorations, Indian Cuisine, Religion & Beliefs, Statues, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on October 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

India is popular for its culture and religion. India Statues of Hindu gods and goddesses are very popular as gift for thanksgiving to someone who like culture and religion. The Hindu Gods are surprisingly human in character. They are omnipotent, solemn, and judgmental supreme beings like the Semitic and Christian gods. Hindu gods are supremely [...]

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Navratri, Navratri 2009, Durga Navratri, Navratri Festival India

Posted in Culture & Traditions, Gifts, Life Style, Metal Crafts, Religion & Beliefs, Statues, Vedas, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Navratri is a festival of worship, dance and music celebrated over a period of nine nights. Devotees perform the ‘devi-sthaapna’ in their homes wherein they invite the Goddess and perform ‘pooja-path’ for nine days. Gujaratis perform their traditional dances ‘Garba’ & ‘Dandiya-Raas’ during Navratri. The women-folk dance in a circle, singing ‘Garbas’ or traditional songs. [...]

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Sri Ganesha: A Hindu Elephant-Deity

Posted in Culture & Traditions, Gifts, Religion & Beliefs, Statues, Vedas, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Ganesh is the foremost God of the Hindu Pantheon.The god with the elephant head is the second son of Shiv and Parvati (in South India he is regarded as the first son). He was born on Sukul Paksh Chouth in the month of Bhadon (which falls sometimes in September of the European calender) and is [...]

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Rakhi, Raksha Bandhan – The Bond of Protection

Posted in Apparel, Culture & Traditions, Gifts, Jewelry, Life Style, Religion & Beliefs, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is observed on the full moon day of word ‘Raksha’ means protection. On this auspicious day women and girls tie an amulet-like thread round the right hand wrists of their brothers as a token of protection against evil during the ensuling year. According to Hindu scriptures Shachi, the consort of [...]

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