Indian Folk Dances Posted by kunthra on Mar 29, 2011
Indian folk and tribal dances are passed down from generation to generation. The new generation is constantly improving and adding upon these dances. Indian folk dances are changing bit by bit, making it exciting to see these newly improved dances. Some dances have changed very little and remain traditional, but one thing is the same…
Achar (Pickle) Posted by Nitin Kumar on Mar 28, 2011
Today, I would like to write something on cultural aspect. The north Indian belt of Hindi speakers is a home to incredibly vast and diverse cuisine. Today, how about a delicious topic out of this cuisine. Yes, I am talking about Pickles (Achar), which is an integral part of our daily cuisine. Pickles (Achar) are…
Alankar (Figure of Speech) Posted by Nitin Kumar on Mar 27, 2011
Today, I would like to talk about an interesting topic in Hindi grammar. अलंकार (Alankaar) is a figure of speech which means ornaments or adornments. Just like the women use ornaments to enhance her beauty, Alankar in Hindi language are used essentially to enhance the beauty of a poem. Alankar are broadly classified into two…
Monasteries in India Posted by kunthra on Mar 25, 2011
One of the major religions in India is Buddhism. There are numerous monasteries in India, some of which are very famous. The Tashiding Monastery is located in Sikkim. There are several legends about how the Tashiding Monastery was founded. In all the legends the site of the Monastery was viewed as a holy site. The…
Indian Waterfalls Posted by kunthra on Mar 22, 2011
There is nothing more refreshing than to stand under the mighty weight of a waterfall. In the summer, they are an alternative to cooling down. There are many outstanding waterfalls in India that attract lots of tourists. One of these fascinating waterfalls is a waterfall called Kempty Falls. Kempty Falls is located in Uttaranchal. Kempty…
Kumauni Holi Posted by kunthra on Mar 20, 2011
In the Indian state of Uttarakhand (उत्तराखण्ड), there is a district called Kumaon (कुमाऊं). The people of this district celebrate a lively festival called Kumauni Holi (कुमाँऊनी होली). The townspeople celebrate Kumauni Holi with joyous singing and dancing that is accompanied by music. The Kumauni Holi is a joyous occasion because it signifies the coming…
Hindu Temples Posted by kunthra on Mar 17, 2011
Hindu temples in India are as countless as the stars in the sky, but only a few temples manage to stand out above the rest. Dakshineswar Kali Temple is located in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is about thirty meters high and was built to honor the Hindu goddess Kali. Kali is the…