Archive for December, 2010
Indian Stupas Posted by kunthra on Dec 13, 2010
A stupa is a round, mound-like structure that houses Buddhist relics. The relics may be a Buddhist scroll or any possessions (like a staff or pieces of clothing) of a former Buddhist leader. It may even be the remains (like bones or teeth) of a Buddhist leader. There are several famous stupas in India. One…
Tallest Indian Buildings Posted by kunthra on Dec 7, 2010
The perception that every place in India is a farming community is simply not true. There are parts of India that are unbelievably modernized; with tall skyscrapers that may even surpass other countries. The Imperial Towers are located in Mumbai, India. The Imperial Towers are twin towers that serve as residential apartments with sixty floors…
Sacred Texts of India Posted by Nitin Kumar on Dec 1, 2010
Sacred Texts of India When you have heard about India. You might have heard of ancient texts of India as well. Today, I will tell you about some of the most famous sacred text from India. Vedas The Veda are classified into Rigveda, Yajurveda, Sama Veda, Atharva Veda. Lets find about them briefly: 1. Rig…