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1. Bhagvad: the essence of Hinduism November 07, 2009 The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most important Hindu scriptures. It is revered as a sacred scripture of Hinduismand considered as one of the most important philosophical classics of the world Bhagavad-Gita is the widely read theistic science summarized in the Gita-mahatmya (Glorification of the Gita). Bhagvad-Gita is one of the holiest books of Hinduism. It is a part of the Mahabharata, which was written on the banks of the river Saraswati somewhere in the Kurukshetra region of Haryana. The purpose of Bhagavad Gita is to deliver mankind from the darkness of material existence. Every one of us ... (read more) Author: Santosh Kumar Bhol

2. South India Temples: Inviting Spirituality November 05, 2009 Religion, beliefs and spirituality have been a part of our society since times immemorial. When it comes to the diversified land of India, a Hindu temple can be spotted at almost every nook and corner. But south India temple tour – comprising states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Pondicherry – showcases a unique aspect of religion and spirituality. Ancient Hindu temples in south India are favourite of all the religious minded people, art lovers and history buffs. Background Most of these temples were built during the reign of Cholas, Chaluky... (read more) Author: Sanjog Kr

3. Explore Artificial Monuments of Mughal and Royals (Seven Days Tour Packages) - Have the Best Value November 05, 2009 India is very popular for its glorious monuments that are the showcase of its magnificent history. The wonderful monuments in India bear testimony of India's architectural proficiency. The monuments either built by Muslim Rulers or Hindu Rajas, by Christians or by Buddhists are all marvelous. The vibrate beauty of famous Indian Monuments still describes the royalty and splendor of the previous sovereignty. You can experience the monumental inheritance of India by visiting these places. These formations are not only emblematic of expertise but also showcase an acceptance and variation of differ... (read more) Author: Pradeep Sharma

4. Create A Mastermind Alliance October 29, 2009 Why restrict yourself to the narrow “I” when the whole world is yours. - Hindu Wisdom As a leader, entrepreneur or businessperson have you pinpointed potential mentors and teachers who have walked the path before you? Why reinvent the wheel when you can gain access to people who can shorten the journey and help you avoid the inevitable potholes. Creating a successful alliance is very much dependent on your current mindset. For example, are you open to learning from everybody you meet, regardless of age, education, wealth, race or gender? Do you believe that the teacher can become the... (read more) Author: gaurav d

5. Include Muslim Pilgrimage places in your India tour package October 27, 2009 India is a secular country respecting every religion, culture and tradition. No matter whether you are a Hindu or Muslim, Indian constitution has permit for each and everyone to follow their faith. Although Muslims in India are considered to be a minority community, they also have several pilgrimage destinations in India. If you are a Muslim residing outside India and want to spend some time in peace, then visiting India is the best option. Muslims can come to India to worship within the country. Let’s trace back to the ancient times, when Mughals arrived in India. They started a new r... (read more) Author: Frank Luca

6. Experience the fascination and colours of haridwar October 26, 2009 Ancient Haridwar (the Gateway to God) is one of the seven holiest places in India, and one of the oldest living cities. Located at the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, it's here that the holy Ganges River emerges from the mountains and commences its long journey to the Bay of Bengal. Haridwar is made up of a fascinating and colorful collection of sadhus (holy men), pundits (Hindu priests), pilgrims, guides, beggars, and a diverse population from all levels of society. Every evening, the Ganges comes alive with a surreal glow as hundreds of small lamps are lit and sent floating down ... (read more) Author: jestor frent

7. Institute of Medical Sciences : The premier medical college October 26, 2009 Medical is a stream that has unlimited scope, and colleges like the Institute of Medical Studies are constantly in the endeavour to provide the country with excellent doctors by the means of quality education. The Institute Of Medical Sciences (IMS-BHU) is one of the three institutes of Banaras Hindu University considered to be one of the best medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The Medical college is situated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Standing in the Northern part of India, this medical college is providing potential doctors to the country as well as the world. If we talk about t... (read more) Author: Adarsh Sharma

8. Achieving Full Experience of Yoga Trip to Haridwar & Rishikesh October 22, 2009 Thousand years ago, India is also known as the place of Yoga and meditation. In India, there is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. Yoga is animated living tradition not only in India but also all over the world. With the help of yoga, you can make yourself fit. You are a human source of knowledge, mysticism, survival, fitness, and chillness. Yoga and meditation provide holistic approach towards psychological and bodily well being of a person. In this era, our mind and body desire for tranquility and peace. Yoga and meditation help you to relax and for coolness. With the help of yoga a... (read more) Author: Devendra Sharma

9. Coke Wins in Landmark Indian Trademark Case October 22, 2009 The Delhi High Court has asked the Indian conglomerate Bisleri International to halt the sale of their mango-flavored soft drink under the trade name Maaza in India, giving Coca-Cola a victory in a trademark case. The issue has been fought for more than a year now with the Delhi High Court allowing the interim injunction in the matter, passed in 2008, to become absolute in favor of Coca-Cola. As reported in the Hindu Business Line, Bisleri International accused Coca-Cola of infringing intellectual property right (IPR) agreements dating back to 1993 and 1994. The company challeng... (read more) Author: Dezan Shira

10. Bathing Ghats in Sacred Haridwar for Kumbh Mela 2010. October 22, 2009 The Kumbh Mela is an extremely sacred Hindu festival. In fact, it is the largest human fair that is recorded in history. It takes place every 4 years at an interval of 12 years at Allahabad (Prayag), the meting point of 3 rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. The fair is also held at Haridwar (along the banks of Ganga), Ujjain (banks of river Kshipra) and, Nasik (banks of Godavari). The Maha Kumbh Mela, also known as the 'Great' Kumbh Mela occurs after 12 'Purna Kumbh Melas'. This means that this fair occurs after every 144 years at Allahabad! The Kumbh Mela is steeped in mythology.... (read more) Author: Atulkumar sharma

11. An Introduction To Yoga October 21, 2009 Yoga, which means discipline, was developed in the year 300 by an Indian Hindu named Patanjali. Its purpose is to stretch the muscles, strengthen the body and increase concentration. It can also help you relax, if you have trouble doing that. No wonder this ancient discipline has become popular among modern entertainers and athletes. Depending on who practices it, yoga can be simply a set of exercises or a total way of life. Some who practice yoga, called yogis, try to use the discipline to reach a high level of consciousness. They respect certain abstentions (things not to do), su... (read more) Author: Collin Harvey

12. Yoga Can Help With Everyday Stress October 21, 2009 Yoga is a 3,000-year-old, Hindu discipline of mind and body that became known in Western society with the hippie generation of the Sixties and early Seventies. Its image as a mystic practice is disappearing as fast as the stressful aspects of the Eighties are appearing. As an effective method of stress management, yoga is spreading into the business world, the helping professions, nursing and old age homes, and is used in the treatment of alcoholics, hyperactive children and youngsters with learning disabilities. Yoga centers are getting stiff competition from adult education classes of ... (read more) Author: Collin Harvey

13. Gold Prices Impact 'Festival of Lights' October 17, 2009 Hindu women purchasing silver and gold ornaments on the eve of Dhanteras during the Diwali, the festival of lights in Hyderabad, India (file photo)Soaring gold prices are having an unexpected impact on a major religious holiday celebrated in South Asia and many other parts of the world starting Saturday.  The Festival of Lights, or Diwali, is the biggest holiday of the year for Hindus and other religions in South Asia and thousands of Hindus are expected to gather in London to celebrate. But one Diwali tradition, buying gold, is changing because of high prices. It's a busy time of year... (read more)

14. Hindu October 19, 2009 The word Hindu first appeared in the Old Persian language which was derived from the Sanskrit word Sindhu, the historic local appellation for the Indus River in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent.[3] The usage of the word Hindu was further popularized by the Arabic term al-Hind referring to the land of the people who live across river Indus.[4] By 13th century, Hindustan emerged as a popular alternative name of India, meaning the "land of Hindus".[5] 'Hindus' came to be used for people regardless of their religious affiliation and mainly as a geographical term. It was only toward... (read more) Author: Dalma Martinez

15. Get a Surprise This Diwali October 16, 2009 Summary Diwali celebrations contain a universal message beyond the traditional Hindu religion. Recently even the U.S. President Barack Obama lit a Diwali lamp with a Vaishnavite priest in attendance in the White House itself. Body Deepavali / Diwali is a joyful annual celebration commemorating the triumph of divine light shining into the world. A unique feature of Deepavali is the great array of lights set out by participants to denote the return of light where darkness previously prevailed. Astroved.com, a consumer internet portal specializing in Vedic tradition, also fi... (read more) Author: Sundhara Radhakrishnan

16. The Holy Hindu Pilgrimage and India Largest Holy Festival - Ardh Kumbh and Kumbh Mela October 16, 2009 The Kumbh is an extremely sacred and popular Hindu festival in India which attracts people from all parts of the country. Steeped in culture and tradition, the Hindu religion has festivals for almost every occasion. In fact, these festivals are a perfect instance of unity among diversity. The festivals form an integral constituent of our art, music and architecture. It casts an immense impact on our literature as well. It is a common feature in India that the places of pilgrimage are usually located in the mountains or dense forested areas or even, on the banks of rivers. The word ‘Kumbh... (read more) Author: Atulkumar sharma

17. Luxury Hotels in Chennai October 14, 2009 Once a tiny fishing village, Chennai is now one of the four chief metropolitan cities of India. The city is deeply entrenched in both culture and religion, being the dance and musical capital of India and home to some of the most famous Hindu temples. It is also the home base of the teeming Tamil movie industry, Kollywood. Renowned for its month-long music festival and the signature flavor of its rice-based cuisine and filter coffee besides being a primary commercial hub of India, Chennai attracts an influx of tourists from all over the world. Both business and leisure tourists can choose... (read more) Author: Lisa Thomas

18. Ritual and Customes October 14, 2009 Here is an authentic guide Indian wedding ceremony can be conducted. The result of extensive research by the Shaadionline team, the information on wedding rituals, Indian marriage and wedding traditions has been authenticated by community experts. You can follow the wedding ceremony and rituals in their entirety or pick and choose for a unique, custom-made wedding. If you are marrying outside your community or if you are in a country where you don't have ready access to information on Indian rituals, you will find this compendium to be your best guide. Find details on a Hindu wedding, a Guj... (read more) Author: vibha tyagi

19. Flights to Amritsar in Qatar route expansion October 13, 2009 Amritsar has become Qatar Airways' ninth destination in India as the airline introduces new routes. The airline will now run four non-stop flights per week from Doha to the North Indian city. The move was prompted by high demand for seats to Amritsar ahead of Diwali and the busy winter holiday season. Diwali is a Hindu festival that is celebrated for five continuous days, with the third day marking the main Diwali event - the festival of lights. Each flight offers 144 seats, of which 12 are in business class. Qatar airways has ensured that late evening connections from Doha are ... (read more) Author: Finley Kieran

20. Budget Hotels in Chennai October 12, 2009 Once an unremarkable, sleepy fishing village, Chennai is one of the four chief metropolitan cities and a major commercial hub of India today. The city is submerged in both culture and religion, being the dance and musical capital of the country and home to some of the most famous Hindu temples. It is famous for its sunny beaches and comprises an astonishing combination of historic monuments and high-rise buildings. The teeming Tamil movie industry, Kollywood, is also native to Chennai. Such unique attractions cause hotels in Chennai, India to draw hordes of tourists from across the globe. The... (read more) Author: Lisa Thomas

21. The Sacred Hindu Pilgrimage And The World's Largest Act of Faith - Kumbh Mela in Haridwar 2010. October 12, 2009 The Kumbh Mela is one of the most important festivals of the Hindus. This Mela occurs at 4 different places in India; these are Ujjain, Allahabad, Nashik and Haridwar. This actually occurs 4 times in a period of 12 years.It is interesting to note that the, it is the largest human fair in the world. Millions of people including the ‘Naga Sadhus’ visit this mela. In Allahabad, Prayag is the site where the Mela is organized. The 3 holy rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati merge at Prayag. This is the reason why this place is considered to be extremely sacred by the Hindus. Hindu pilgrims who... (read more) Author: Atulkumar sharma

22. University of Delhi : The oldest and the best October 12, 2009 Clearly one of the best universities in India as well as the world, the Delhi University is responsible for bringing about an educational revolution of sorts in the entire country at a time when not much importance was given to higher education. The University of Delhi was established in 1922 as a unitary, teaching and residential university under the Act of the Central Legislative Assembly. Initially, there were only three colleges, namely- St. Stephens College, Hindu College and Ramjas College that were affiliated to the University. There were only two faculties (Arts and Science) and a... (read more) Author: Adarsh Sharma

23. What Makes Bali So Special? October 11, 2009 Bali, in case you're not up on your world geography, is an island in the largest island nation in the world--Indonesia. Most of that country is Muslim--the largest Muslim country in the world, in fact. However, Bali is an anomaly there, in that it is the only island in the country which is primarily Hindu. It is also a sort of Hawaii-type destination for many Europeans, in that it's closer, and thus less expensive. It has the beautiful scenery and the beaches that Hawaii has, and it is also tropical, but unlike Hawaii, which is about 10º north of the equator, and in the central Pacific... (read more) Author: Jim Green

24. Living in Relationships or marriages? October 11, 2009 The Indian marriage system and the values that we honor in staying as a family are ridiculed by western countries. For them marriage is a huge commitment. They feel it is loss of the freedom and independence. Where as we in India feel it is a divine union of two souls. Our tradition has always portrayed importance of marriage and even our Gods as happily married. The tradition of marriage is still depicted through the Hindu religious festivities wherein the marriages of the Gods hold an important event. Uniting in marriage has never been a completion of individual and family in foreig... (read more) Author: Rajesh Jain

25. Rising Food Prices Hurt Indians Ahead of Main Festival October 09, 2009 Women sell decorative flowers at a wholesale market ahead of the Indian festival of Diwali in New Delhi, 09 Oct 2009India is grappling with rising food prices in the wake of a drought, which affected large parts of the country. The high prices, particularly of sugar, are putting a dampener on the country's main festival.Confectioners in the capital New Delhi are busy preparing the traditional sweets, which Indians distribute to friends and relatives for the country's main Hindu festival, Diwali.   The week before the festival is usually a boom time for sales. But Girish Agarwal, the... (read more)

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