There is no other place in India where you can learn so much about Indian culture and tradition as in the most divine city, Varanasi. Its ancient name is Kashi, the city of lights, but it is also called Banaras, the city of life. Kashi has welcomed pilgrims for over 2500 years. Those make a …
Located on the banks of the River Ganges, Banaras has been the holiest and most spiritual city of India since ancient times. Besides, Varanasi is known for its fine silk and sarees (traditional Indian dress). Varanasi is different from any other town in India. It affects all your senses. You may hate it because you …
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The temples in Khajuraho are mainly famous for their erotic sculptures, although these make up only 10% of all the carvings. Even in the 20th century, many Indians insisted on destroying the temples due to their shameful decoration. Gandhi was also among the supporters. Tagore, a Nobel laureate in literature, disclosed in a letter to …
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The best time to be in India is during the Holi festival! If you have a choice, try to celebrate Holi in Mathura-Vrindavan. The festival of colors is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. It is something extraordinary and indescribable. The elderly and young smear each other’s faces with colored powder, pour colored …
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The holy twin city, where echoes the Hare Krishna Hare Rama If you want to get close to the spiritual side of India, include the temples of Mathura and Vrindavan in your itinerary of the Golden Triangle, which is only a couple of hours from Delhi and a few hours from Agra. Millions of pilgrims …
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A lot has changed in India in recent decades, but one thing definitely not. Most Indians still prefer arranged marriages to love marriages. It is a tradition that they find difficult to break with. Even the Indian intellectuals living abroad return home to choose a partner. They believe that their parents know much better who …
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Sikhism is a religion that exists primarily in India. Some say it is a combination of Hinduism and Islam. It is the fifth-largest religion with 20 million followers. There were times when the Sikhs had a separate state and other times faced severe persecutions. Amritsar, where their famous Golden Temple stands was the scene of …
“Slumdog Millionaire” was a blockbuster in 2009. Director Danny Boyle’s film got four Golden Globe awards, including the Best Film and eight other Oscars. The film is not based on a true story, but it could be because it gives an authentic picture of the lives of poor Indians. It was not a difficult task …
Indians have a different perception of death. They prefer to say that the person passed away (“samadhi”) instead of saying that it died. They mourn to a lesser extent because they believe to be reborn into a new life again. In India, Hindus with few exemptions incinerate the bodies. There are several incredible Hindu death …
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The principles of Jainism show several similarities with Buddhism, and some people believe that it is a form of Hinduism. Respect for life and non-violence (ahimsa) is the central principle of this religion. According to the Jain, every living entity on earth has a soul, even a plant or an animal. They respect all of …
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