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Phulkari - The Traditional Embroidery of Punjab, India
Phulkari - The Traditional Embroidery of Punjab, India

The word Phulkari literally means ?flower-embroidery?. The art of Phulkari originated in 15th century AD in Punjab, a north Indian state in India. Most of the women in small towns and villages are busy creating amazing Phulkari shawls, dupattas and other garments. Phulkari is basically created on shawls and dupattas that cover head whereas Bagh is created on the garment that covers the whole body. Today Phulkari has become an integral part of day today life of women in Punjab. ? The embroidery is very simple but the color combination, stitches and the pattern makes it look spectacul... Read more »


Simply South- Travel Destinations in South India

Simply South- Travel Destinations in South India

When most people think of India, they immediately think of the Taj Mahal, Delhi, Goa maybe Kerala, but there?s a lot more on offer in the...


The 9 Nights of Divine Celebration

The 9 Nights of Divine Celebration

Navratri is the 9 day long Hindu festival of worship and dance. In Sanskrit the word Navratri literally means nine nights. Nava means nin...

Ten Unusual and Unique Temple Prasad in India

Ten Unusual and Unique Temple Prasad in India

Prasadam is the sacred food offering of the Lord. Most of the Hindu temples have their own special Prasad.Most of the Indian temples are ...

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M F Hussain - Picasso of India

M F Hussain - Picasso of India

MF Hussain is given the title of 'Picasso Of India' by the Forbes magazine. He is one of the best known artist in the country. But this 9...

Places to See in India : Jama Masjid, Delhi

Places to See in India : Jama Masjid, Delhi

Jama Masjid is the biggest mosque in Asia located in the capital city of India, Delhi. It lies at the origin of a very busy central stree...

My Travel Picks for the Best in India

My Travel Picks for the Best in India

Being an avid traveler, I feel like India has a lot to offer tourists with it's vast natural landscape, rich culture and historical backg...

Be warned, Phoonk is a scary film

Be warned, Phoonk is a scary film

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma may be known and admired more for his films based on the dreaded underworld, like SATYA, COMPANY and CONTRACT, ...

Silk - Queen of Textiles

Silk - Queen of Textiles

The material 'Silk' always spells luxury, elegance, class and comfort. Everyone loves this shimmering fibre of unparalleled grandeur from...

Indian Cuisine - A Picture Gallery of Some Delicious Indian Culinary Delights

Indian Cuisine - A Picture Gallery of Some Deli...

The ultimate identity of India with the world is its cuisine and the exotic culinary delights. The moment you think of Indian cuisine you...

Maruti Car Prices in India

Maruti Car Prices in India

A tag line "India comes home in a Maruti Suzuki" is absolutely true. The Maruti Cars are made for India and Indian people. Maruti Suzuki ...

Top 5 Unexplored Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

Top 5 Unexplored Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

Wildlife Sanctuaries in India possess a unique status worldwide. It has the second largest base of bio diversity in the world. These unru...

Best Winter Sports Destinations in India

Best Winter Sports Destinations in India

Winter season in India is the best time for travel and holidaying, specifically the northern part of the country is a hot spot for variou...

Top 5 Cars That Value for Money in India

Top 5 Cars That Value for Money in India

Small cars in India are fantastic value for money. Compact and affordable is what truly define a small car. An average middle class India...

The Best 125cc bikes in India

The Best 125cc bikes in India

India is one of the huge and fastest growing for automobiles. It ranks next to China. Indian customers prefer feature-packed bikes that w...

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