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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…
The Moatsu Mong Festival Posted by kunthra on May 3, 2011
The Moatsu Mong Festival is celebrated from the first of May to the third of May. It is celebrated in Nagaland, India, which is the northeastern part of India. In particular, there is group of people called the Ao people, and they celebrate the Moatsu Mong Festival with much enthusiasm. The Moatsu Mong Festival is…
Tasty Indian Sweets Posted by kunthra on Apr 23, 2011
It’s hard to find people who don’t like the taste of Indian sweets. One sweet that people in Southern India are particularly fond of is Ariselu. Ariselu is usually made for festivals and other special occasions. To make Ariselu, soak some rice overnight, then air dry them. When they dry, grind the rice into a…
Tall Statues of India Posted by kunthra on Apr 15, 2011
India is a country of great sights and awe-inspiring statues. Take for instance the Veera Abhaya Anjaneya Hanuman Swami. It is located in Hyderabad, which is a city in Andhra Pradesh. It is a statue of Hanuman, who is a half ape, half man devotee of Rama. This statue is forty-one meters tall and is…
Happy Indian New Years Posted by kunthra on Apr 13, 2011
Happy New Year! According to various Indian calenders, the middle of April is celebrated as the New Year. The Tamil New Year is called Puthandu. On Puthandu, there is a ritual called kanni. Kanni is a practice where people look at jewelry, rice, flowers or fruits. These items are considered items of good fortune. Therefore…