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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 »
Top 10 Kerala Backwaters Destinations
Kerala Backwaters ? Backwaters in Kerala is a unique web of 900 kms of interconnected waterways that include lakes, lagoons, canals and r...
Top 10 Heritage Cave Temples of India
Home to some of the world?s most magnificent structures, India deeply reflects the religious rituals to modern-day structures. India?s ca...
Top 5 Most Haunted and Spookiest Places in India
You might have heard of various haunted places across the world and surprisingly there are a lot of such ghostly places in India as well....
Independence Day: The Best of Bollywood's Patri...
On the eve of India's Independence Day (15th of August), I have put together a list of the Best Patriotic Movies in Bollywood. Bollywood ...
The Common Man - R. K Laxman
His 'Common Man' with his unchanging dhoti and checkered shirt and a perpetually bewildered expression symbolizes the mute millions of In...
A Guide to Traveling by Train in India
India is such a geographically vast country, the best way to reach the innermost regions of the country is through trains. The Indian rai...
Saving The Royal Bengal Tiger
Even though Bengal Tigers are at the top of their ecosystem they are now an endangered species with a recorded tiger population of only 1...
Delhi - Center Of India’s Tourist Attractions
Delhi is the largest metropolis in India by area and the second largest by population. It is not only the capital of India but it also ca...
Unexplored Hill Stations of India - Offbeat Hol...
India offers an amazing wealth of hidden gems, a choice of hill stations off the beaten track that remains unexplored most of the time. B...
Hobby Classes for Kids in Pune
A hobby if defined in words is a regular activity that becomes your leisure activity. It could be anything like reading, cooking, dancing...
Dadi Maa Ke Nuskhe - Indian Home Remedies for C...
Dadi Maa ke nuskhe are the home remedies to cure daily common problems. Some of these remedies are century old and are being applied in I...
Camel Safari in India
If you are coming on an adventure tour to Indian subcontinent then take a stop to the heritage land of Rajasthan for an exotic camel ride...
The New Road Zappers from Yamaha
India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. is a two-wheeler manufacturer giant focusing on delivering high quality machines with cult designs, class-ap...
Ajmer, Madina Of India
Ajmer is a city located in the State of Rajasthan in India and is one of the places that are frequented by tourists from all over the wor...
Integral Elements of an Indian Kitchen
Indian cooking style and cuisine is always assumed to be a difficult one and because of which many people are reluctant and it is a misco...
