Riga Veda Riga Veda is considered the oldest among the four Vedas. It is subdivided into ten books. It is believed that Riga Veda was composed during the early Vedic period. However, the codification in the book may have been undertaken after its composition in oral form. You can read Riga Veda here. Sama Veda […]
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Rasleela is a popular dance form of Manipur State. This dance form has a religious inclination and exhibits a pure feeling of love and compassion. It is known for its association with Hindu religious texts. Rasleela represents the sacred love between Hindu deities Radha and Krishna. The roots of the Dance performance lies in the
Keertan is a religious folk dance of West Bengal. It is the most prevalent in the state of West Bengal. The word Keertan has evolved from the Sanskrit word “Kirt”, whose contextual meaning is to mention, praise, glorify, or adore. The musical component of this dance includes the Mantras and Hymns from the Hindu Vedic
It was a two-day trip from Delhi to Rishikesh. Rishikesh is hardly a hilly area so if you think that the weather will be nice during summer then you are mistaken. The trip was so sudden that we did not book a bus or a hotel. We did not know if we will find anything
Mahasu is one of the various forms of Nati folk dance of Himachal Pradesh. The dance is called Mahasu probably because it was originated in the region of Mahasu Pahari speaking area. In Himachal Pradesh, Mahasu Pahari is spoken in a very large region which includes more than ten lakh people. It is mainly spoken
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is home to the Meenakshi temple, one of the most pristine Hindu temples in India. The temple is a treasury of myths and miracles, many of which are still unknown to us. Let’s explore the interesting history of this splendid temple. The Story of Meenakshi Amman The Meenakshi Amman temple is dedicated
Dandiya Ras has its roots in Gujarat. Now, due to its popularity, it is famous all over India. This dance is mainly done in the Navratri season. Men and women gather in one place and dance with two sticks called dandiya. This dance represents both religious and fun aspects. The dance name has been taken
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Veeranatyam is a folk dance performed to honor Lord Shiva. It is a very devotional dance. The name is derived from Veerabhadra – the form of Lord Shiva worshipped in this dance. This devotional dance for Lord Shiva displays a lot of rage and fierce postures. Veeranatyam dance is from Andhra Pradesh. It is also
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Bhamakalpam dance is a famous dance drama form based on Kuchipudi. When Siddhendra Yogi came to realize that true salvation is to devote oneself to God he invisioned this dance drama form. When he reached the village of his wife he gathered some brahmin boys and taught them Bhama kalpam. Bhamakalpam dance was taught only
India has always been known as a holy land and is home to a multitude of grand and famous temples. Numerous festivals, rituals, customs, celebrations happen around the year for remembering God in different forms. These forms are known as Avatars. The most vital part of Indian culture is undoubtedly temples. Every region, district, the
Garba is an Indian folk dance that originated in the western state of Gujrat. This dance is an important part of religious traditions. The term Garba is derived from the Sanskrit word Garbha, which translates to ‘mother’s womb’. According to the Hindu religion, Goddess Durga is the mother of the whole universe. Hence, in Navratri
The month of Ramzan or Ramadan has begun. Every year this month brings joy, the feeling of brotherhood and love for others, a sense of responsibility towards our less privileged brothers and sisters. We help them by offering them food and help. But from a few years one unique thing that this month brings is
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