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Dasha-Hara Posted by kunthra on Oct 16, 2010
Dasha-Hara is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil. Different regions celebrate this festival in slightly different ways, but there are a lot of similarities. For example, In Madikeri (located in the Indian state of Karnataka), an effigy of Ravanna is burned. Ravanna is considered a villain in Indian lore. Therefore the burning…
Buddhist Monasteries in India Posted by kunthra on Oct 10, 2010
India has some of the most interesting and decorative Buddhist monasteries in the world. One such monastery is Dubdi Monastery. The Dubdi Monastery is located in northeastern India. It is one of the oldest monasteries in the state of Sikkam. This monastery is important because it was built around the time the territory of Sikkam became…
Sharana Navaratri Posted by kunthra on Oct 7, 2010
Sharana Navaratri is a festival occasion where the mother goddess is celebrated from a day to nine days. Different regions of India celebrate Navratri in different ways. In Tamil Nadu and other south Indian states, Navratri Golu is a practice where various idols and figurines are placed on varying steps. In West Bengal, a practice…
Halva Posted by kunthra on Oct 4, 2010
Halva is a sweet confectionary food in India. Sooji Halva is halva made from semolina. Here is the method to make it : Badam Halva is halva made from almonds. Gajar Halva is halva made from carrots.
The Commonwealth Games Posted by kunthra on Oct 1, 2010
As many of you probably already know, the Commonwealth Games are going to take place from the third to the 14th of October. The Games will take place in India, and everyone is buzzing with excitement over it. The Commonwealth Games is a sporting event where the participating nations are nations that form the Commonwealth…
Indian Boat Races Posted by kunthra on Sep 22, 2010
Indian boat races are always fun to watch. There are several boat races that take place every year. One of them is the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Teams of rowers strive to win as each boat tries to reach the finish line. The Aranmula Boat Race is a festive event. The row boats are decorated…
Ganesh Chaturthi Posted by kunthra on Sep 19, 2010
Ganesh Chaturthi (गणेश चतुर्थी) is a festival honoring Ganesh (गणेश). Ganesh is the son of Lord Shiva (शिव) and his consort Parvati (पार्वती). Ganesh is usually depicted as having the head of an elephant. Ganesh is beloved by people all over India, because he is thought to be the remover of all obstacles. Therefore, having…