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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…
Indian Temples Posted by kunthra on Sep 13, 2010
In every region of India, there is always a temple where worshippers may go and pray. Here are some of my favorite temples : Devipuram (देवीपुरम्) is a temple complex located in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is open to all castes, genders and religions. It is not just a place of worship. Seminars in nutrition…
Symbolic Indian Icons Posted by kunthra on Sep 10, 2010
There are special symbolic icons that are recognized and respected by Indian people. For instance, the national fruit of India is the mango. Mangos are sweet and widely used in Indian cuisine. For special occasions and celebrations, mango leaves are used to decorate the doors and halls of Indian homes. In Hinduism, Lord Ganesha (गणेश)…