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Indian Folk Dances Posted by kunthra on Dec 28, 2010
Indian folk dances are vibrant and celebrate the vitality of life. Indian folk dances are usually performed on special occasions like the arrival of a new season, the coming of festivals and weddings. Indian folk dances are different from Indian classical dances in that the classical dances are mostly for entertainment or aesthetic purposes. However…
Indian Billionaires Posted by kunthra on Dec 27, 2010
On one side of the coin, India is a country struggling to deal with issues of poverty and illiteracy. On the other side of the coin, India is home to many billionaires. This year Forbes Magazine has listed the top 100 richest Indians. It just goes to show that there are lots of examples of…
Gita Jayanti Posted by kunthra on Dec 24, 2010
Gita Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Bhagavad Gītā. Bhagavad Gītā is not a person, but a collection of sacred Hindu verses. The verses detail conversations between Lord Krishna and the warrior Arjuna. In the verses, Lord Krishna provides advice on philosophical matters such as to how to conduct oneself in the face of an enemy…
Vaikunta Ekadashi Posted by kunthra on Dec 20, 2010
Mukkoti Ekadashi, also known as Vaikunta Ekadashi, is a holy Hindu festival that occurs in December of January of the solar calendar. Hindus all over India fast and go to Vishnu temples to hear speeches and recite prayers. According to legend, the tradition of fasting originated when the female alter ego of Vishnu burned a…
Top Three Indian Kings Posted by kunthra on Dec 16, 2010
India has a rich and vibrant history with admirable leaders. Here are my top three picks of the best Indian kings in Indian history. These kings were chosen on the criteria that they contributed positively to Indian culture and society. Ashoka the Great is one of India’s greatest emperors (304–232 BC). Ashoka’s early part of…
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…