Undoubtedly, the revolt that happened in the year 1857 was India’s first War of Independence. Although, as expected, some British historians have tried to paint that revolt as “military mutiny” and a few even went on to give the revolt a communal angle. Nevertheless, the revolt ended the rule of East India Company if not […]
India is known for its rich culture. It is said that in India there is a change in cultural practices every 10 to 15 km. With this there is a change in clothes, language, and food. One can imagine how rich Indian culture is! Every Indian state has a unique identity in terms of its
India is a colorful travel destination with great experiences. The country is famous for its monuments, rivers, mountains, natural beauty, and its elaborate history and cultural diversity. To enjoy every aspect of the country it is essential to have a basic idea about the country. Here you will find useful information and travel tips that
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The tradition of pilgrimage existed throughout history, in majorly all the religions. It’s basically a journey undertaken to realize religious motives. Our ancient scriptures have reference to Hindu Pilgrimage. The Sanskrit and Hindi word for the pilgrimage is ‘Teertha yatra’. Pilgrimage has the basic purpose of the cultivation and teaching of religion and beliefs. Since
We all have heard about the kings and wars in Indian history. Various monuments, temples, mosques, and other ancient structures are living examples of the excellent architecture that existed through the decades. The history of Indian fashion is also an interesting area to explore. The hairstyles of Indian men and women continue to make their
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Among the various types of sarees that our country is famous for, the Rajasthani sarees occupies a special place. Rajasthani saree is better known as the Bandhani saree or Bandhej saree. The Craftsmanship Behind Bandhani Saree As the word suggests, Bandhani saree involves the process of tying small portions of the cloth at regular intervals.
Imagine, if a simple walk through the Indian street offers you such an astonishing display of Indian art and culture, then what could you expect from a peak into the houses build around those streets. Yes! the houses, the unique designs, the startling, and soothing interior designs. A little peek into the houses built in
The Indian food at which we look today was not the same in the past. It has gone through drastic transformations several times. Every time a traveler visits our sacred land, he left only after altering our tastes a bit. This repetitive influence of foreigners made Indian food the rich amalgam which it is now.
India is a diverse country, and every place has a rich culture. Over the past centuries, the world has transformed a lot. India has undergone various invasions, conquests, and cultural influences. Fashion trends keep on changing yet one thing is still persistent in India, that is Saree. What is a Saree? Saree is basically a
A variety of spices are used across India. Each locality has its specialty and characteristics, and a mixture of spices. India is extensively known for the numerous spices which are called Masala in Hindi. These are also referred to as the “heart” of the Indian’s kitchen. More Than Just Food In the ancient days, spices
Our Grandmothers know the oils best. They have the finest understanding of oils. Grandmother always tries to inculcate good and healthy habits of oils in us. Whether, it is the habit of oiling our hairs regularly, or using the right edible oils as a cooking medium. However, with changing times, our habits changed. Our usage
Indian street foods are popular all over the world. Every country has its own list of special items usually sold by street vendors. But the variety that is available in India, cannot be found anywhere else. India is known for its mouth-watering food recipes. One can find great delicacies in every Indian state which is
