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The Latest in Wedding Fashion - Choli and Saree Blou...
With Wedding season in full swing it's time to pull out your traditional party wear or better still shop for the seasons latest styles. With sarees and lehengas being the preferred attire for most women at Indian weddings I thought I'd share the seasons latest Choli/sari blouse designs. The Indian choli is a short midriff-baring top worn with either sari or lehenga alos called a blouse. It can be quite a versatile garment, which can be adapted to a variety of styles. Since usually the front of the blouse is covered using a dupatta or in the case of a saree the Pallu. So essentially Choli's... Read more »
The Seven Vows of a Hindu Marriage
In Hinduism it is believed that rituals and customs are the true ingredients for a happy married life. The seven vows taken at the time of a Hindu marriage are the seven promises sworn by the bride and the groom. These vows are sworn during the pheras taken around the sacred fire called the havan kund. The sacred fire is the witness of the vows sworn by the groom and the bride. The priest continuously chants the vedic mantras during the pheras. The bride and groom then pledge their commitment to take care of each other in any circumstances throughout their life. Following are the vows: 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 Culture of Arranged Marriages in India
Arranged marriages have always been a debatable subject. It is in the major outlook on relationships that Indians are vastly different, in the way they perceive the institution of marriage, to those beliefs of other countries especially in the west. Many people have a pretty major misunderstanding of the topic of arranged marriages and in fact have a fairly negative attitude regarding arranged marriages. The best way to understand the reasoning behind such cultures is to put aside your own beliefs, opinions, and preconceived ideas in order to see more clearly before dismissing it as wrong.... Read more »
Wedding Fashion: The Latest Choli and Saree Blouse S...
With Wedding season in full swing it's time to pull out your traditional party wear or better still shop for the seasons latest styles. With sarees and lehengas being the preferred attire for most women at Indian weddings I thought I'd share the seasons latest Choli/sari blouse designs. The Indian choli is a short midriff-baring top worn with either sari or lehenga alos called a blouse. It can be quite a versatile garment, which can be adapted to a variety of styles. Since usually the front of the blouse is covered using a dupatta or in the case of a saree the Pallu. So essentially Choli's... Read more »
Indian Wedding Etiquette: The Dos and Don'ts at an I...
If you are attending a Hindu, Muslim or Sikh traditional ceremony for the first time, it's likely that you'll be unsure about what is expected of you as a guest. With the bewildering array of rituals, ceremonies and occasions connected with weddings in India it can be quite confusing as to the customs and traditions. But with these few tips you can put your mind at ease and truly enjoy a traditionally Indian wedding with composure, grace and style... Read more »
Top 10 Indian Wedding Sites- Plan your dream Indian ...
Here's The Top 10 Indian Wedding Sites: Read more »
From Reel to Real: Aishwarya and Abhishek- A Tr...
Both successful individuals with super star status it's no wonder that when they became a couple their fame just shot through the roof. T...
Get your gear and set out for your Monsoon getaway
The first rain brings joy and happiness and washes away all the stress. The heat and dust of the summer is swept away with the drizzle an...
10 Best Scenic Lakes in India
Tranquility, scenic nature and peace ? these are the three attributes for some individuals who make lakes more popular than vast oceans a...
Top 5 Sea Forts in India
Jal durg, forts surrounded by water. These forts of India were built either on Islands or off the sea. India has a vast coastline. The gr...
Weekend Break to Places near Pune
Pune is the city of legendary Maratha leader Shivaji and has the history of being the alternative capital of British. Being one of the po...
Government's Lokpal Draft is Dangerous
The Government?s Lokpal Bill covers about 0.5% of public servants, yet it brings under ambit virtually ever citizen?s group and organizat...
Yamaha FZ-S The New Sports Bike in India
After Yamaha Fz-16?s success in India, which was the hottest looking bike of the year 2008, Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has introduced the Sty...
Meet the King - Mango
Mango is the King of fruits. India is the largest producer and exporter of Mangoes in the world. India produces some 10 million tonnes of...
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...
Indian Athletes Competing in The 2008 Beijing O...
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics will be held during the last 10 days of the games, from August 15 to August 24, 2008, at the Beijin...
Spicy, Tasty and Tangy Monsoon Recipes
Overpowering Clouds, Thunderstorm, Splashes of water, and the subtle darkness outside, roads covered in puddles of water, young couples s...
Durga Puja Delicacies
Durga Puja, a ten day festival is celebrated with great religious observance. The festival is marked with a number of rituals that are fo...
Top 5 Rare and Curious Museums of India
The heritage land of India is a warehouse of curious museums that never fail to amuse the visitors. These museums houses some of the uniq...
The 'Unforgettable Tour' Updates
Living up to its hype, the Amitabh Bachchan-led Unforgettable Tour opened to an unprecedented response in America, Cananda and Britian. T...
Shaniwarwada - The Hallmark of Maratha Dynasty
Located in the Shaniwar Peth in Pune city, near the railway station of Pune, Shaniwarwada fort is one of the most popular historical monu...
