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Hindu Fasts & Festivals Hindu Spirituality

The Magnificence of Allahabad Kumbha Mela: India’s Most Celebrated Sacred River Festival

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Kumbha Mela ( River Festivals of India ) Introduction Kumbha Mela…Continue readingThe Magnificence of Allahabad Kumbha Mela: India’s Most Celebrated Sacred River Festival

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Crafts of Uttar Pradesh Ethnic Arts & Crafts Ethnic Hand-Embroidery

Zardozi embroidery work of Uttar Pradesh on Indian bridal wears

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Zardozi embroidery is a form of beautiful metal embroidery, which…Continue readingZardozi embroidery work of Uttar Pradesh on Indian bridal wears

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Traditional Floor Paintings of India

Alpona : The beautiful, sacred floor paintings of Bengal on auspicious occassions

  ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमःॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared here. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Alpana or Alpona refers to colourful motifs, sacred art or…Continue readingAlpona : The beautiful, sacred floor paintings of Bengal on auspicious occassions

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Indian Cuisines Regional Fruits, Vegetables & Medicinal Herbs of India

Dasheri : One of the delicious varieties of Mango in India, and the starting material for countless mouth-watering Indian delicacies

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Wholesalers may buy delicious Dasheri mangoes of India…Continue readingDasheri : One of the delicious varieties of Mango in India, and the starting material for countless mouth-watering Indian delicacies

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Ethnic Hand-Embroidery Ethnic Textiles & Sarees of Odisha Handicrafts of Odisha

Applique embroidery (patch work embroidery) of Pipli in Odisha

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमःॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared here. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Once known as Utkala, which means the land of excellence in art, Odisha…Continue readingApplique embroidery (patch work embroidery) of Pipli in Odisha

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Ancient Indian Knowledge And Wisdom & India's Ancient Classics Immortal Sanskrit Literature & Scriptures

The Puranas – The ancient Hindu mythologies : Lucid, entertaining stories that are full of spiritual wisdom & eternal Truths

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Swami Sivananda on Hindu Puranas Puraanaas : The Friendly Treatises…Continue readingThe Puranas – The ancient Hindu mythologies : Lucid, entertaining stories that are full of spiritual wisdom & eternal Truths

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Architectural Marvels of India Hindu Temples of India Indian Temple Architecture Temples & Temple Architecture

The awe-inspiring Dravidian temple architecture of Tamilnadu

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Click here to get in touch with ‘Tamilnadu Tourism’ for…Continue readingThe awe-inspiring Dravidian temple architecture of Tamilnadu

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Buddhist Pilgrim Places

Sacred Buddhist pilgrim places of ancient, medieval & modern India

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Buddhism is one of the greatest world religions that originated…Continue readingSacred Buddhist pilgrim places of ancient, medieval & modern India

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Mazjids & Sufi Shrine of India Pilgrim Places in Rajasthan Pilgrimage & Adventure Trips of India

Ajmer Sharif Dargah of Rajasthan : The holy shrine of Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishthi

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ The Dargah of Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti ( Gharib Nawaz …Continue readingAjmer Sharif Dargah of Rajasthan : The holy shrine of Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishthi

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Historical Moghul Monuments Historical Monuments & Architectural Wonders of India History of India

Tomb / Mausoleum of Itimad-ud-Daulah in Agra, Uttar Pradesh

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Tomb of I’timād-ud-Daulah is a Mughal Mausoleum in the city…Continue readingTomb / Mausoleum of Itimad-ud-Daulah in Agra, Uttar Pradesh