India is a land of contradictions. Though India is also the land of Kamasutra and temples with Erotic Sculptures, the Indian society is still very orthodox and conservative. Even in this 21st century, ninety percentage of Indian marriages are arranged and the women still supposed to follow the rules set by Manusmruti, thousands of years […]
Marriages are made in Heaven, says an old idiom. Though marriages are conducted in earth, the rituals and customs associated, gives an heavenly aura. Different customs and rituals are prevalent among different communities in India . These distinctively different marriage rituals and customs make an interesting topic for discussion around the world. The […]
Bharatanatyam Costumes Bharatnatyam is a Natya Yoga or Yoga in the form of art. It is considered to be the oldest type of classical dance which combines Philosophy, Culture, Literature and Music. It is originated in Tamil Nadu. The word ‘Bharata’ is the root word out of which Bharatnatyam is originated. ‘Bha’ stands for […]
The name ‘Punjab’, came from combination of two Persian words, ‘punj’ means five and ‘aab’ means water. The land famous for the five rivers Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum is also famous for its fertile soil. For the invading armies of central Asia and Europe, Punjab was historically a gateway to India’s wealth. No […]