What is yoga? Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derived from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Though Yoga was believed …
About Kanwar Yatra is a massive annual pilgrimage in India dedicated to the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva. Kanwar refers to a bamboo stick with pots tied to its two ends, with the devotees of Lord Shiva known as the ‘Kanwariyas’ …
About The history of the Jagannath Temple temple in Ahmedabad goes back to more than 450 years, when a Hindu sadhu settled down in a forest area where the temple stands now and installed an idol of Lord Hanuman. His …
About the temple Pashupatinath Temple is the largest temple complex in Nepal and stretches on both sides of the Bagmati River. It sees thousands of worshippers from Nepal and India every day. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is one of …
About Keeladi archaeological site The site Keeladi with pre-historic cultural deposit mound extending over a vast area of more than 110 acre is located in Sivagangai District, Tamilnadu. Excavation had revealed cultural traits in the form of structural activity (brick …
What are Megaliths? A megalith is a large prehistoric stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument, either alone or together with other stones. Megaliths were constructed either as burial (sepulchral) sites or commemorative (non-sepulchral) memorials. The …
About Talamaddale The traditional art of ‘talamaddale’, an art form of coastal Karnataka, is a variant of Yakshagana theatre. The word Talamaddale is derived from the word ‘tala’ (Cymbal) and Maddale (the drum). While the Yakshagana has speech, dance and …
About: The Changthangi goat,also known as Pashmina goat or Changra goat, is an animal found in the cold, arid region surrounding Ladakh in Kashmir. The breed is raised mainly for it’s ultra-fine cashmere wool production. This cashmere wool is known …
About the initiative The ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative was announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31st October, 2015 on the occasion of the 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The programme aims to actively enhance interaction …
What is Chardham? Char Dham of Uttarakhand is one of the most important Hindu Pilgrimages in India. It comprises four most holy sites of Uttarakhand, namely – Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. About Chardham Project: The Chardham project involves developing …