Archive for the year 2011
Savory Indian Snacks: Murukku Posted by kunthra on May 27, 2011
One of the best things about Indian culture is the food. In particular, there are some savory Indian snacks that everyone should try at least one in their lifetime. One such snack is the Murukku. which is also called Chakli. Murukku is a black lentil and rice flour snack. To make this snack, a dough…
Reception of a Guest Posted by Nitin Kumar on May 26, 2011
In India, a guest is respected and honored just like our God. They are treated above all by their host. Let me tell you certain customs that we follow while we welcome our guest. 🙂 Greetings All guests are greeted individually with traditional closed palm “Namaskar” in more formal relationship or less formal “Namaste” when…
Mind Blowing Monuments Posted by kunthra on May 25, 2011
In India, there are some mind blowing monuments that require a specialized knowledge of construction and craftsmanship. Take for example the Hanuman Statue in Nandura. It is thirty-two meters high and located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Hanuman is a Hindu deity who is half man and ape. The Hanuman Statue in Nandura has…
Great Indian Temples Posted by kunthra on May 23, 2011
There’s no other place in the world where you can find such a magnificent Hindu temple like Meenakshi Amman Temple, other than in India. The Meenakshi Amman Temple is named after the Meenakshi, the avatar of Goddess Parvati. There is a sacred pond inside the temple. This pond is considered a holy site. There is…
Indian Mountains Posted by kunthra on May 21, 2011
India is home to some majestic mountains. The mountain with the highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga. Kangchenjunga Mountain is located in Sikkim and the Sikkimese believe this mountain to be sacred. The locals believe that the Kangchenjunga Mountain is home to the Kangchenjunga Demon, which is a kind of yeti. Therefore when climbers reach…
Folk Dances of India Posted by kunthra on May 18, 2011
There is one thing that is for sure and that is that India does not lack a diversity of folk dances. Some of these dances are not well known, but they reveal the character and spirit of a diversity of people in India. For example, the dance, Dol Cholam, is a kind of drum dance…
Forts in India Posted by kunthra on May 6, 2011
When you look at India’s historical past, there were many instances where powerful rulers had to build forts to defend their kingdoms. As a result, there are forts littered all over India. One such famous fort is the Agra Fort. The Agra Fort is an important historical site. Many important events occurred on this fort…