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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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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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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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Lord Shiva – The God of Time, Life, Creation & Destruction

Posted in Gifts, Home Decorations, Life Style, Religion & Beliefs, Statues, Vedas, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Siva is the particular god of the Tantrikas, or followers of teh books called Tantras. His worshippers are termed Saivas, and although not so numerous as the Vaishnavas, exalt their god to the highest place in the heavens, and combine in him many of the attributes which properly belong to the other deities. According to [...]

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Yoga and Yoga Sutras

Posted in Life Style, Religion & Beliefs, Vedas, Yoga & Meditation, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 10, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Yoga is a group of ancient spiritual practices designed for the purpose of cultivating a steady mind. It originated in India possibly as early as 3300 BCE.  A practitioner of Yoga is called a Yogi or Yogini. Yoga has been defined as “technologies or disciplines of asceticism and meditation which are thought to lead to [...]

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