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Temples in India are not only meant for worship of deities or religious activities, but they also serve as spiritual and education center. They form a major tourist attractions all over the world. Most of them are thousands of years built of stone with beautiful carvings on their wall. They are a testimony to the …
In Hinduism, a sadhu is a common term for a mystic, an ascetic, a practitioner of yoga (yogi), and/or wandering monks. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation of Brahman. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.
Diwali is one of the most popular Indian festivals. It signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. During this festival, people light lamps in their houses and create motifs with colors called rangoli. People pray to goddess Lakshmi who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. In some …
Holi is a very popular festival in India called the festival of colors. It celebrates the divine love of Radha and Lord Krishna. Today this festival is celebrated not only in India but in many other western countries too. Holi starts with the ‘Holika Dahan’ ritual in which people gather near a bonfire and pray …
Dance is an integral part of any culture. In India, there are numerous forms of dances, classified as either folk or classical. Odissi is a classical dance form that originated in the state of Odisha. Earlier it was performed in front of Jagannath temple, later spreading to other rituals. It is a dance drama where …