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• The Manu Temple

  

  Manu Temple is located in old Manali, at a distance of three kilometers from the main market. The temple is dedicated to the Indian sage Manu, who is said to... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2016 TRAVEL

• The Radha-Krishna – Love Legend of All Times

  

  The Radha-Krishna amour is a love legend of all times. It's indeed hard to miss the many legends and paintings illustrating Krishna's love affairs, of which... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2016 TRAVEL

• River Ganga – India’s National River

  

  The origin of river Ganges lies at the height of 13,800 feet in the mountain ranges of Himalayas, in Tehri Garhwal, near Gangotri. It begins high in the... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Bhasma – Vedic Chemistry

  

  Bhasma in Ayurveda has been defined as a substance obtained by calcination. Bhasma is a calcined preparation in which the gem or metal is converted into ash.... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2016 TRAVEL

• The Pursuit of Moksha

  

  In the classical, Sanskrit literature of the Hindu tradition, becoming a sadhu is described as the fourth stage of life after having lived as a student,... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2016 TRAVEL

• The Golden Sparrow – Religious India

  

  Hinduism is the religion of the majority of people in India and Nepal. It also exists among significant populations outside of the sub continent and has over 90... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2016 TRAVEL

• The Eternal Self

  

  Atman means 'eternal self'. The atman refers to the real self beyond ego or false self. It is often referred to as 'spirit' or 'soul' and indicates our true... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Hindu Triumvirate

  

  Shiva is the third god in the Hindu triumvirate. The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Manifestations of Brahman

  

  Brahman is a Sanskrit word which refers to a transcendent power beyond the universe. As such, it is sometimes translated as 'God' although the two concepts are... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Kamakhya Devi – The Goddess of Tantriks and Fertility

  

  Shakti Peethas are the "Holy places of cosmic power". These shrines are consecrated to the Gddess Sati,the first incarnation of Goddess,Parvati. Maa... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Word for Word Meaning of the Gayatri Mantra

  

  ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2016 TRAVEL

• The Land Between Rivers – Mesopotamia is One of the Cradles of Human...

  

  " Mesopotamia " is a Greek word meaning, "Land between the Rivers". The region is a vast, dry plain through which two great rivers, the Euphrates and Tigris,... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2016 TRAVEL

• The International Olympic Committee

  

  The International Olympic Committee is an international, non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2016 TRAVEL

• The World’s First Oceanarium, Marineland

  The World's First Oceanarium, Marineland opened in 1938 as "Marine Studios." Now a dolphin conservation center, Marineland Dolphin Adventure offers a number of... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Joséphine De Beauharnais – The First Wife of Napoleon I, and Thus the First...

  

  Joséphine de Beauharnais was born on June 23, 1763. She was the first wife of Napoléon Bonaparte, and thus the first Empress of the French. Her marriage with... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Jageshwar Temple- The 8th Jyotirling Among the Twelve

  

  Jageshwar temple is located at an altitude of 1870 meters. Jageshwar is the 8th Jyotirling among the Twelve and has great religious value. Jageshwar is a Hindu... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Sanskrit Shloks- A Supernatural Language of Indian History

  

  स्वभावो नोपदेशेन शक्यते... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2016 TRAVEL

• The Snakes And Ladders – Ancient Game from India

  

  The game of Snakes The game of Snakes Ladders was created by the 13th century poet saint Gyandev. It was originally called 'Mokshapat'. The ladders in the... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Sanskrit Shlokas- Our Legendary Property

  अलसस्य कुतो विद्या,... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Lamu Cultural Festival

  

  Lamu Cultural Festival is a three-day event highlighting Lamu's heritage in a carnival atmosphere featuring musical performances and dances, henna... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2016 TRAVEL