Hinduism
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Festivals of India
The birth of Krishna – Janmashtami Krishna’s birth is commemorated by Hindus as Janmashtami, which is Sanskrit for “birth on the eighth day.” At midnight on the eighth day of the Indian month of Shravan, Krishna was born. Many followers celebrate birth at midnight after fasting all day. On this day, kids can act out… Read More Festivals of India
Indian Customs and Traditions and the Science Behind Them
TilakA tilak is considered auspicious. A mark on the forehead is worn by young girls and women in India. It is applied on the forehead with Kumkum, sacred ashes, or sandal paste (red turmeric). According to Hindu belief, Aagnya, also known as the brow or third eye chakra, is the sixth main chakra in the body and… Read More Indian Customs and Traditions and the Science Behind Them
Jhalkari Bai
On 22nd November 1830, in a small village called Bhojla, near Jhansi, a little girl was born to a Kori (Kori is a community of people who were traditionally weavers, but Sadova Singh was a farmer) couple, Sadova Singh and his wife Jamuna Devi. They named her Jhalkari. As the only child of indulgent parents,… Read More Jhalkari Bai
How India was formed?
Pangaea, often known as Pangea, was a massive, contiguous landmass that existed around 335 million years ago. There was no human life on Pangea. Other species, such as dinosaurs, could have lived on this vast expanse. Around 200 million years ago, towards the conclusion of the Triassic and the start of the Jurassic, it started… Read More How India was formed?
Interesting Facts of India
Sushrutha – first plastic surgery Sushruta was an Indian physician who published one of the world’s first writings on medicine and surgery, earning him the titles “Father of Indian Medicine” and “Father of Plastic Surgery.”. The Sushruta Samhita (Sushruta’s Compendium), a famous treatise attributed to him, is regarded one of the world’s oldest texts on… Read More Interesting Facts of India
Mahatma Gandhi: A Phenomenon
Mahatma Gandhi became one of the greatest leaders India and the world ever had. His mission was to free India from British rule without using violence. Through his own life and teachings, he helped to change the course of history in India and to influence people all over the world. While everyone is aware of… Read More Mahatma Gandhi: A Phenomenon
My story: post-natal care, the Ayurvedic way
I decided to spend my maternity leave at my grandmother’s place, Raichur, where I was born and brought up. So, there I was, with her and I truly treasure every momentI spent with my grandmother. My grandma asked if she could put to practice all the age-old Ayurvedic practices they had back in the good… Read More My story: post-natal care, the Ayurvedic way
When Gods Partied!
The war was waged between the most powerful, the gods, known as Devas, and demons, known as Asuras, clashed as never before. The demonic Asuras appeared to be on their way to victory until Lord Indra, the Deva king, intervened and prayed to Brahman, the supreme being. Lord Indra had not yet seen the supreme… Read More When Gods Partied!
