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National Symbols of India

National Symbols of India National Emblem of India Natinoal Emblem (Lion Capital of Asoka)Read More National Flag of India Flag of India (Tiranga or Indian Tricolour)Read More National Animal of India TigerRead More National Bird of India PeacockRead More National Aquatic Animal of India DolphinRead More National Calender of India Saka calendarRead More Natinoal Sport […]

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Sammi Dance

Sammi dance is a traditional dance form originating from the tribal communities of Punjab. The dancers are dressed in bright coloured kurtas and full flowing skirts called lehengas. A peculiar silver hair ornament is associated with this dance. The dance is popular in the Sandalbar region of Pakistan. The dance is performed by women of

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Folk Dances of Kodavas

Folk Dances of Kodavas: Kodavas Dance Performance Folk Dances of Kodavas: “Huttari Dance” and “Bolak-aat” are dance forms of Kodagu. The Kodavas are a unique martial race, different in customs, traditions and religion from the surrounding populace. This is the annual harvest dance of the Kodavas. The men, dressed in traditional Kodava costumes with the

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Spiritual Interactions

Spiritual Interactions with Swami Nityasthanandaji Maharaj This Section Features Interaction with Rev. Swami Nityasthanandaji Maharaj, Acharya, Belur Math, Kolkata. Rev. Swamiji is well versed in Indian Philosophic Thought and is a highly admired monk in the Ramakrishna Order. The users can post their question to the Swamiji on Spiritual Life, Personality Development and related topics.

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Jyotirlingas

What is jyotirlingas ? Worship of shivalinga is considered the prime worship for the devotees of Lord shiva. Worship of all other forms is considered secondary. The significance of the shivalinga is that It is the resplendent light (flame) form of the Supreme – solidified to make the worship of It easier. It represents the

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4 Adi Shakti Pithas

[portfolio_slideshow] 4 Adi Shakti Pithas Some of the great religious texts like the Shiva Purana, the Devi Bhagavata, the Kalika Purana and the AstaShakti recognize four major Shakti Pithas (centers), like Bimala (Pada Khanda) (inside the Jagannath temple of Puri, Orissa), Tara Tarini (Sthana Khanda,Purnagiri ,Breasts) (Near Berhampur, Orissa), Kamakhya (Yoni khanda) (Near Guwahati, Assam)

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SHRI GRISHNESHWAR Temple in Ellora

ilApure ramyavishAlake.asmin samullasantaM cha jagadvareNyam | vande mahodAratarasvabhAvaM ghRiShNeshvarAkhyaM sharaNam prapadye || Shri Grishneshwar jyotirlinga location “Blessed by VerulNagar, there is no other place like it on this earth, where Lord Grishneswara resides, the best palce on this earth.” – Madhwamunishwar On this holy pilgrimage of the JyotirLingas of Lord Shankara, the last one, with

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SRI RAMESHWARAM Temple in Rameshwaram

sutAmraparNIjalarAshiyoge nibadhya setuM vishikhairasa.nkhyaiH | shrIrAmachandreNa samarpitaM taM rAmeshvarAkhyaM niyataM namAmi || Importance of Sri Rameshwaram Taking the Ganga water to Rameshwar, is considered as a very auspicious and pious thing to do after the pilgrimage of the four holy shrines. After taking a holy bath in Ganga water, the holy water is carried and

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SRI NAGESHWAR Temple in Dwarka

yAmye sadaNge nagare.atiramye vibhUShitANgaM vividhaishcha bhogaiH | sadbhaktimuktipradamIshamekaM shrInAganAthaM sharaNaM prapadye || Purana of Aunda Nagnath temple (Sri Nageshwar temple) Pandavas came here during their Vanvas (life in forests) build a hermitage for themselves. Their cows used to go to the same river bank to drink water. After drinking wate, milk used to automatically flow

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