Tag: Indian Culture

By Ed Viswanathan, author of Am I A Hindu?  Amazing Secrets of the Bhagavad Gita and Amazing Secrets of Hinduism. Only when I was writing my book “Amazing Secrets of the Bhagavad Gita”, I came to realize that, Lord Krishna acted like a psychologist and dealt with more than 50…

The richest temples in India have been the focal points of Indian tourism for ages. They are the places that preserve the Indian cultural richness and heritage. What creates the curiosity of global tourists is the amassing wealth and donations they receive every year. Lakhs of tourists throng these richest…

Peacock is not just the national bird of India; it holds an immense sentimental and religious significance too. The very mention of this beautiful bird brings to our mind the gorgeous feathers in rich deep hues of violet, green and purple. There is a lot of story and reasoning behind…

Rangoli is an art form that is prominently known for its cultural and historic significance in India. History of rangoli, importance of rangoli and its scientific reason finds its roots in the Vedic and ancient times of India. It is an intrinsic part of Indians’ life so much so that…

Golden temple of Amritsar is a feather in the cap of India. It is one of the gems of Indian architecture that fascinates millions of tourists every year. The most revered place of worship for Sikhs, Golden temple or Sri Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib, holds many fascinating facts that…

Varanasi is surreal, so are its ghats. Better known as Kashi, Varanasi is one of the 7 holiest places for Hindus – one of Saptapuri. Legends say that Kashi lies on the tip of Trishul of Lord Shiva. And that He protects the city even during the time of Maha Pralaya….