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Rangoli - Colors of India
Rangoli is basically floor painting using colored sand, flowers, clay lamps or rice. It is one such creative expression which is found in all parts of the country. Used mostly during festivals, Rangoli is an art of making attractive, innovative designs on the entrance of the house - as a symbol of welcoming guest. Indians also have a tradition of welcoming guests in grandeur. This can be seen during marriages and festivals. Related Articles: Bandhani - Indian Tie and Dye Fabulous Indian Recipes Fabindia - The Success Story Read more »
What attracts tourists to Goa?
Goa is place with a perfect mix of traditional and modern aspects of life. You have plush beaches and at the same time we have natural landscapes that seem to be untouched by time. At one hand we have Exotic beaches, Wild life sanctuaries, Spice plantations and on the other hand we have the Discos, Nightclubs, Casinos, etc. Goa has a flavor for all right from a party lover to nature lover. Goa is a perfect holiday destination for young couples and for the people who love :• Adventure sports • Relaxing and rejuvenating • Nature & wildlife • Art & Architecture • Food & Festivals Following ... Read more »
A Guide to Common Indian Attires
What is the major part of any country?s culture? It?s the history, food, architecture and the clothes people wear. India, the land of unity in diversity, has always been a nation with rich cultural heritage. Because of this rich cultural past India is known as ?Sone ki Chidiya? which literally means ?A Golden Bird?. The reason for which the foreign emperors came to India was the rich spices and textiles. The fabric then was the finest fabric available in the world. Since then India is considered as a major textile hub in the world. In early days, the foreign rulers were attracted toward... Read more »
The Indian way of Marriages
The traditions and customs differ in different regions and states as per religions, languages, social strata and locations. eg. There is difference between a Punjabi wedding and a South Indian Wedding. But even in such diversity, there is a lot of similarity like marriages being a costly affair, the color red being prominent, jewelry on the bride, the banquet of food, and the 'bidhaai' of the bride. We'll take a glance at some of the common aspects in Indian weddings. Read more »
Arranged Marriages in India
The concept of arranged marriage may sound impractical to the Western world, but in India, it is a usual norm. No matter how westernized India may have become, arranged marriages are still viewed as the most preferred choice in the Indian families. This kind of marriage has its roots laid to the time, when the ritual of child marriage prevailed in the country. Child marriage was essentially performed, so as to restrict the children from marrying outside their community and social status. The practice was essentially a way of uniting and maintaining the difference between the rich upper clas... Read more »
The Gurus of Sikhism
Sikhism was established by Gurus (literally teachers) over the period of 1469 to 1708. Most of the Gurus were born in Northern India, notably the Punjab, although they traveled extensively from as far west as Arabia to Assam in the east and Sri Lanka in the south. Guru Nanak, the first Guru was born in modern day Pakistan, and Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru was born in Patna, Bihar. Before his death, Guru Gobind Singh nominated the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib as the final and eternal Guru of Sikhism. All Sikhs are required to follow the teachings of the Gurus, which upon m... Read more »
Gold Mines of Kerala - Just Kidding
While going through the images below any bachelor would not resist to say "Biwi ho to Aisi". These are specifically South Indian Brides laden in gold ornaments. More the gold better is the girl. Gold is a symbol of prosperity in India... but these people seem to be highly obsessed with gold jewelry. Each girl is wearing a minimum of 7 - 8 heavy necklaces. So all potential gooms should now shift their focus on Malayali girl to find their future brides...... your future is secured Read more »
Speaking Hindi
The population of English speakers in India, though socially influential, is a small minority compared to the rest. Most of Indians unles...
A Complete list of Sports Bikes in India
Indian two-wheeler market is on a boom now. Many youngsters are passionate about sports bike and are abreast of the riding pleasure assoc...
Definitive List of Preschools in Pune
India is a country known for its strong family bonding and joint family culture. The child in the family starts learning at home being in...
Top 5 Medical Colleges in Pune
? We cant deny the fact that most parents dream of having a doctor in their family. In todays age boys and girls idealize to be an actor,...
Water Parks and Resorts in Pune
Pune is a cultural and historical capital of Maharashtra with many places of tourist attraction in around the city. It is very difficult ...
Indian Sarong for Men- The Lungi
The Lungi is a popular item of clothing traditionally worn by men down in the South of India. It is a rectangular piece of cloth with no ...
Recipes for Holi - The Festival of Colors & Fun
Holi is one of the major and important Hindu spring festival in the Indian calender. People celebrate this festival with lots of colors a...
Imported Sports Bikes in Delhi Auto Expo 2012
Imported Sports Bikes launched at Delhi Auto Expo 2012 surprised everyone present there. The most exciting launches were the bikes from T...
Indian Cuisine - The Vegetarian Recipes from India
Humans have been eating meat since their existence. It all started when early man didn?t have anything else to eat. However, with time an...
Funny Indian Signs
Here's a collection of some funny signs, boards and ads in various parts of India.
The Art of Shaping and Baking
Pottery making in India is equally famous as any other form of craft and handicraft. The tradition of pottery making is very old and stil...
Top 5 Indian Tourist Destinations to Visit in D...
India the land of diversities, probably the most diverse one on this planet. It is diverse in terms of landscapes, people, culture and fo...
Top 5 Honeymoon Places in India for Beach Lovers
The lower half of Indian peninsula is encircled by 7600-kilometer long coastline. If you look at the map of beaches of India, it looks li...
The Unattractive Landscapes of Mumbai
Mumbai despite being the City of Dreams, Place of a Lifetime, The Manhattan of India, Land of Bollywood, India's economic powerhouse, fai...
The Best of Mumbai- Places to see when in Mumbai
Dubbed as 'The City of Dreams', Mumbai or formerly Bombay as it is still fondly referred to has been rated as one of the Places of a Life...
