Kerala is known as ‘Gods Own Country'. Kerala is famous for its lush greenery, the sea, the divine high ranges of the Western Ghats on the east, the Arabian Sea on the west, emerald paddy fields, virgin forests and the limpid backwaters. The ayurvedic massage in Kerala is world renound.
Some of the major Tourist Places in Kerala state of India are :
Ayurveda In Kerala : Ayurveda In Alappuzha (Alleppey), Ayurveda In Thiruvananthapuram, Ayurveda In Kollam, Ayurveda In Idukki, For more information Click Here.
Beaches In Kerala : Alappuzha Beach, Beypore Beach, Fort Kochi Beach, Varkala Beach, Kappad Beach, Kovalam Beach, For more information Click Here.
Spice Plantations In Kerala : Spice Plantation In Munnar, Spice Plantation In Thekkady, Spice Plantation In Wayanad.
Eco Tourism In Kerala : Ecotourism is a growing area in the tourist friendly state of Kerala. Ecotourism in Kerala has taken off in a big way because Kerala has many destinations known for their natural beauty and exquisite landscape.
Museums In Kerala : Ambalavayal Museum Wayanad, Archeological Museum Thrissur, Kerala Science And Technology Musuem Trivandrum, For more information Click Here.
Backwaters In Kerala : Alappuzha Backwaters, Kottayam Backwaters, Kollam Backwaters, Kochi Backwaters, For more information Click Here.
Hill Stations In Kerala : Idukki Hill Station, Devikulam Hill Station, Silent Valley Hill Station, Vagamon Hill Station, Munnar Hill Station, For more information Click Here.
Wildlife In Kerala : Periyar National Park, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Silent Valley National Park, For more information Click Here.
Monuments Of Kerala : Alwaye Palace, Bekal Fort, Vasco House, Krishnapuram Palace, Cheraman Juma Masjid, Arakkal Palace Kannur Fort, For more information Click Here.
Religious Places In Kerala : Temples In Kerala, Churches In Kerala.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
India Ayurveda Tour Packages
Some of the best India Travel Itineraries are as below :
Special Ayurveda Tour Package : Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days ; Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Cochin - Periyar - Cochin.
Rejuvenate With Kerala Ayurvedic Spa Tour Package : Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days ; Destinations : Chennai - Cochin – Munnar - Periyar – Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur – Swamimalai - Trichy – Madurai - Rameshwaran - Madurai - Kovalam - Trivandrum.
Ayurveda And Yoga Tour Package : Duration : 15 Days / 15 Days / 14 Nights ; Palace to See :New Delhi - Jaipur - Bhandarej - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - New Delhi.
Kerala Yoga And Ayurvedic Tour Package : Duration : 8 Nights/ 9 Days ; Palace to See : Trivandrum - Kovalam - Trivandrum.
Ayurvedic Tour Package : Duration: 10 Nights - 11 Days ; Destinations: Cochin and Periyar.
Ayurvedic Special Treatment Tour Package : Duration: 13 Days/12 Nights ; Destinations Covered: Delhi - Cochin - Kattakal - Cochin - Periyar - Madurai - Chennai - Kanchipuram - Chennai.
Ayurvedic Treatment Tour Package : Duration : 24 Nights / 25 Days ; Destinations Covered : Madras - Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur - Swamimalai - Thanjavur - Trichy - Madras - Extension Tour: Trichy - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai - Kovalam - Madras.
Rejuvenation Ayurvedic Tour Package : Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days ; Places Covered: Delhi - Haridwar- Rishikesh- Shivpuri- Agra - Jaipur - Delhi.
Ayurveda And Yoga Meditation Tour Package : Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days ; Palace to See : Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi.
South India Ayurveda Tour Package : Duration: 8 Nights/ 9 Days ; Places Covered: Delhi – Trivandrum – Thottapally – Alleppey – Kumarakom – Periyar – Munnar – Cochin – Kovalam Beach – Trivandrum – Delhi.
Yoga & Meditation Tour Package : Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days ; Places Covered: Delhi - Chennai - Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin - Marari Beach - Cochin.
Tour Package Of Meditation & Yoga : Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days ; Places Covered: Delhi - Haridwar - Ananda - Rishikesh -Haridwar - Delhi.
South Indian Healing Tour Package : Duration: 15 Days/14 Nights ; Destinations Covered: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur - Swamimalai - Thanjavur - Trichy - Chennai.
Tour Package Of Spa And Ayurveda : Duration : 911 Nights / 12 Days ; Places to See : Mumbai - Cochin - Periyar - Cochin.
Yoga Meditation Tour Package : Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days ; Destinations Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Kovalam.
Tour Package Of Rejuvenation And Meditation : Duration : 24 Nights / 25 Days ; Destinations : Chennai ( Madras) - Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur - Swamimalai - Trichy - Madurai Rameshwaram - Kovalam – Chennai.
Taj Mahal With North India Ayurveda Tour Package : Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days ; Places Covered: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Shivpuri - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi.
Ayurveda Tour Package Of Kerala In India : Duration : 7 Nights / 8 days ; Destinations Covered: Delhi - Coimbatore - Palakkad - Cochin - Kottayam - Trivandrum.
India Ayurveda Tour Package : Duration: 14 Nights/15 Days ; Destinations Covered: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Shivpuri - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi.
Tour Package Of Ananda Spa : Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days ; Destination Covered: Delhi - Narendra Nagar - Delhi.
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Special Ayurveda Tour Package : Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days ; Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Cochin - Periyar - Cochin.
Rejuvenate With Kerala Ayurvedic Spa Tour Package : Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days ; Destinations : Chennai - Cochin – Munnar - Periyar – Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur – Swamimalai - Trichy – Madurai - Rameshwaran - Madurai - Kovalam - Trivandrum.
Ayurveda And Yoga Tour Package : Duration : 15 Days / 15 Days / 14 Nights ; Palace to See :New Delhi - Jaipur - Bhandarej - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - New Delhi.
Kerala Yoga And Ayurvedic Tour Package : Duration : 8 Nights/ 9 Days ; Palace to See : Trivandrum - Kovalam - Trivandrum.
Ayurvedic Tour Package : Duration: 10 Nights - 11 Days ; Destinations: Cochin and Periyar.
Ayurvedic Special Treatment Tour Package : Duration: 13 Days/12 Nights ; Destinations Covered: Delhi - Cochin - Kattakal - Cochin - Periyar - Madurai - Chennai - Kanchipuram - Chennai.
Ayurvedic Treatment Tour Package : Duration : 24 Nights / 25 Days ; Destinations Covered : Madras - Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur - Swamimalai - Thanjavur - Trichy - Madras - Extension Tour: Trichy - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai - Kovalam - Madras.
Rejuvenation Ayurvedic Tour Package : Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days ; Places Covered: Delhi - Haridwar- Rishikesh- Shivpuri- Agra - Jaipur - Delhi.
Ayurveda And Yoga Meditation Tour Package : Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days ; Palace to See : Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi.
South India Ayurveda Tour Package : Duration: 8 Nights/ 9 Days ; Places Covered: Delhi – Trivandrum – Thottapally – Alleppey – Kumarakom – Periyar – Munnar – Cochin – Kovalam Beach – Trivandrum – Delhi.
Yoga & Meditation Tour Package : Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days ; Places Covered: Delhi - Chennai - Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin - Marari Beach - Cochin.
Tour Package Of Meditation & Yoga : Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days ; Places Covered: Delhi - Haridwar - Ananda - Rishikesh -Haridwar - Delhi.
South Indian Healing Tour Package : Duration: 15 Days/14 Nights ; Destinations Covered: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur - Swamimalai - Thanjavur - Trichy - Chennai.
Tour Package Of Spa And Ayurveda : Duration : 911 Nights / 12 Days ; Places to See : Mumbai - Cochin - Periyar - Cochin.
Yoga Meditation Tour Package : Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days ; Destinations Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Kovalam.
Tour Package Of Rejuvenation And Meditation : Duration : 24 Nights / 25 Days ; Destinations : Chennai ( Madras) - Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur - Swamimalai - Trichy - Madurai Rameshwaram - Kovalam – Chennai.
Taj Mahal With North India Ayurveda Tour Package : Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days ; Places Covered: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Shivpuri - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi.
Ayurveda Tour Package Of Kerala In India : Duration : 7 Nights / 8 days ; Destinations Covered: Delhi - Coimbatore - Palakkad - Cochin - Kottayam - Trivandrum.
India Ayurveda Tour Package : Duration: 14 Nights/15 Days ; Destinations Covered: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Shivpuri - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi.
Tour Package Of Ananda Spa : Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days ; Destination Covered: Delhi - Narendra Nagar - Delhi.
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Monday, November 26, 2007
Hill Stations in India
Some of the major Hill stations of India are :
Hill Station In Rajasthan : Mount Abu, in Rajasthan, is both a hill resort and a pilgrimage site. This mountain lies at the southern extremity of the Aravalli Range.
Hill Station In Kerala : Kerala, popularly regarded as 'God's own country', is probably the most beautiful, exotic and picturesque state of India. Hill Stations in Kerala are Munnar, Palakkad, Ponmudi, Idukki, Vagamon.
Hill Station In Tamilnadu : Tamilnadu is a state that is blessed with all the geographical landforms ranging from beaches to rain forests and plains. Hill Stations in Tamilnadu are Ooty, Coonoor, Yercaud, Kodaikanal, Nilgiris.
Hill Station In Kashmir : Tour to the hill stations of Kashmir and indulge in the most challenging wild sports in the mild surroundings. Hill Stations in Kashmir are Srinagar, Ladakh, Sonamarg, Patnitop, Gulmarg, Pahalgam.
Uttaranchal Hill Stations : Uttaranchal blessed with magnificent glaciers , majestic snow-clad mountains, gigantic and ecstatic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests, this Abode of Gods includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage. Hill Stations in Uttaranchal are Dehradun, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Nainital, Ranikhet, Almora.
Maharastra Hill Stations : Maharashtra, a state where a millennium of culture weaves a tapestry of myriad charms. Hill Stations in Maharastra are Matheran, Lonavala, Khandala And Karla, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Amboli.
West Bangal Hill Stations : West Bengal is one of the most culturally rich and diverse states of India. Hill Stations in West Bengal are Darjeeling, Kalimpong.
Himachal Pradesh Hill Station : Himachal Pradesh is a small hill state in the North of India. Hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh are Dalhousie, Chamba, Dharamshala, The Kullu Valley, Manali, Lahaul And Spiti, Kasauli, Shimla, Chail.
Hill Station In Rajasthan : Mount Abu, in Rajasthan, is both a hill resort and a pilgrimage site. This mountain lies at the southern extremity of the Aravalli Range.
Hill Station In Kerala : Kerala, popularly regarded as 'God's own country', is probably the most beautiful, exotic and picturesque state of India. Hill Stations in Kerala are Munnar, Palakkad, Ponmudi, Idukki, Vagamon.
Hill Station In Tamilnadu : Tamilnadu is a state that is blessed with all the geographical landforms ranging from beaches to rain forests and plains. Hill Stations in Tamilnadu are Ooty, Coonoor, Yercaud, Kodaikanal, Nilgiris.
Hill Station In Kashmir : Tour to the hill stations of Kashmir and indulge in the most challenging wild sports in the mild surroundings. Hill Stations in Kashmir are Srinagar, Ladakh, Sonamarg, Patnitop, Gulmarg, Pahalgam.
Uttaranchal Hill Stations : Uttaranchal blessed with magnificent glaciers , majestic snow-clad mountains, gigantic and ecstatic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests, this Abode of Gods includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage. Hill Stations in Uttaranchal are Dehradun, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Nainital, Ranikhet, Almora.
Maharastra Hill Stations : Maharashtra, a state where a millennium of culture weaves a tapestry of myriad charms. Hill Stations in Maharastra are Matheran, Lonavala, Khandala And Karla, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Amboli.
West Bangal Hill Stations : West Bengal is one of the most culturally rich and diverse states of India. Hill Stations in West Bengal are Darjeeling, Kalimpong.
Himachal Pradesh Hill Station : Himachal Pradesh is a small hill state in the North of India. Hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh are Dalhousie, Chamba, Dharamshala, The Kullu Valley, Manali, Lahaul And Spiti, Kasauli, Shimla, Chail.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Golf In India
India was the first country outside Great Britain to take up the game of golf. The Royal Calcutta Golf Club, established in 1829, is the oldest golf club in India. In India you can play golf anywhere. This outdoor sport is widely played by a cross-section of people and courses are often set against dramatic backgrounds, in the hills, in the high Himalayas, in metropolitan cities and in small towns, by the sides of lakes and forest or surrounded by tea estates, out in the desert and in old British cantonments.
Golf Tour in India :
In India you can play golf almost anywhere, for golf is widely played by a cross-section of people in the country's often dramatic background. In the hills and high Himalayan vastness, in metropolitan cities and in small towns, by lakes and forests, or surrounded by tea estates, out in the desert and in old British cantonments. the flavor of India is visible everywhere that golf in the country is played. You can stroll off the course to share a cup of piping hot tea at a 'dhaba', tee off from the highest 18 hole course in the world, watch a peacock dance on a green or play on a course that is enriched by monuments and beautiful buildings. In India anything is possible, and playing golf here will enable you to experience the country in a unique manner.
Golf Shoes and Clothing :
You will need the proper attire and the right kind of shoes to play golf. In India, wearing hats is a good idea, obviously, to protect yourself from the sun. Staying cool, dry and comfortable helps maintain the relaxed swing necessary to shoot the low numbers! Typically, you can expect the following requirements:
Golf Tour in India :
In India you can play golf almost anywhere, for golf is widely played by a cross-section of people in the country's often dramatic background. In the hills and high Himalayan vastness, in metropolitan cities and in small towns, by lakes and forests, or surrounded by tea estates, out in the desert and in old British cantonments. the flavor of India is visible everywhere that golf in the country is played. You can stroll off the course to share a cup of piping hot tea at a 'dhaba', tee off from the highest 18 hole course in the world, watch a peacock dance on a green or play on a course that is enriched by monuments and beautiful buildings. In India anything is possible, and playing golf here will enable you to experience the country in a unique manner.
Golf Shoes and Clothing :
You will need the proper attire and the right kind of shoes to play golf. In India, wearing hats is a good idea, obviously, to protect yourself from the sun. Staying cool, dry and comfortable helps maintain the relaxed swing necessary to shoot the low numbers! Typically, you can expect the following requirements:
- A collared shirt or appropriate golf blouse is usually required.
- Non-denim slacks should be worn.
- Golf shorts are usually permitted.
- Different courses have different rules about the spikes allowed on the shoes (soft or hard).
A list of Major Golf Club in India :
- Bangalore Golf Club (Karnataka)
- Ootacamund Gymkhana Club (Tamilnadu)
- Kodaikalan Golf Club (TamilNadu)
- Madras Gymkhana Club (TamilNadu)
- Hyderabad Golf Club(Andhra Pradesh)
- Bombay Presidency Golf Club (Maharastra)
- Poona Golf Club (Maharastra)
- Delhi Golf Club (Delhi)
- Chandigarh Gold Club (Chandigarh)
- Royal Calcutta Golf Club (West Bengal)
- Shillong Golf Club (Meghalaya)
- Srinagar Golf Club (Srinagar)
- Gulmarg Golf Club (Gulmarg)
- Naldhera Golf Club (Naldhera)
- Cosmopolitan Club (Chennai).
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Religions Of India
India is the only country in the world where a large number of religions have not only evolved but flourished and have grown from strength to strength. Religion is an integeral aspect of life in India. Religion has a great impact on the personal lives of poeple of India on a daily basis. India is a secular state, where the constitution honors all religions equally. India is one of the few countries of the world where the social and religious identity of the nation has remained intact despite numerous invasions, persecution, colonialism and political upsurges.
India has traditionally been a land of faith and spirituality – it is home to the adherents of all the major religions of the world. Out of these, four were born in India while the others came with invaders, travellers and missionaries from abroad. While India is the cradle of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, Islam can be compared to an adopted child as it has been part of our social and cultural fabric for centuries. Judaism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism and Brahmaism also have their followers in India but they are very small in number. Despite the multitude of faiths prevalent in India, the country has by and large, been free of any internecine strife. Hindus constitute an overwhelming majority in the country and it is a creed which is renowned for its catholicity of outlook. For Hindus, religion is a tool to achieve a one-to-one communication between god and man. However, Hinduism became too ritualistic; and in the 6th century B.C., a great social churning took place in the country – out of which emerged Jainism and Buddhism. Jains place self-conquest above all else – it is one of the most ascetic of faiths, with its votaries living in the most spartan manner imaginable. Buddhism, on the other hand was exported to the Far East, although its philosophy was almost snuffed out in the land of its origin. An iconoclastic faith like Buddhism could not compete with ritualistic Brahminism that cleverly co-opted Buddha into their 'holy pantheon of gods'.
It is not possible to explore India without understanding its religious beliefs and practices. A number of world religions originated in India, and others that started elsewhere strengthened here. To understand India, it is important to understand its religions as religion casts its shadow on every Indian, right from their birth. There are many religions followed here but detail about some of them is given below.
Scared India :
Religion plays an important role in the daily life of Indians. Hinduism, in particular, is extremely complex and continuously evolving. With over 330 million Hindu deities to choose from, many of whom are different aspects of the same deity, Hindus practice their religion in many individual ways. Hinduism is the largest major religion in India. Approximately 80% of the population practices various forms of Hinduism.
Hinduism
Buddhism
Jainism
Sikhism
Zoroastrianism
Islam
India has traditionally been a land of faith and spirituality – it is home to the adherents of all the major religions of the world. Out of these, four were born in India while the others came with invaders, travellers and missionaries from abroad. While India is the cradle of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, Islam can be compared to an adopted child as it has been part of our social and cultural fabric for centuries. Judaism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism and Brahmaism also have their followers in India but they are very small in number. Despite the multitude of faiths prevalent in India, the country has by and large, been free of any internecine strife. Hindus constitute an overwhelming majority in the country and it is a creed which is renowned for its catholicity of outlook. For Hindus, religion is a tool to achieve a one-to-one communication between god and man. However, Hinduism became too ritualistic; and in the 6th century B.C., a great social churning took place in the country – out of which emerged Jainism and Buddhism. Jains place self-conquest above all else – it is one of the most ascetic of faiths, with its votaries living in the most spartan manner imaginable. Buddhism, on the other hand was exported to the Far East, although its philosophy was almost snuffed out in the land of its origin. An iconoclastic faith like Buddhism could not compete with ritualistic Brahminism that cleverly co-opted Buddha into their 'holy pantheon of gods'.
It is not possible to explore India without understanding its religious beliefs and practices. A number of world religions originated in India, and others that started elsewhere strengthened here. To understand India, it is important to understand its religions as religion casts its shadow on every Indian, right from their birth. There are many religions followed here but detail about some of them is given below.
Scared India :
Religion plays an important role in the daily life of Indians. Hinduism, in particular, is extremely complex and continuously evolving. With over 330 million Hindu deities to choose from, many of whom are different aspects of the same deity, Hindus practice their religion in many individual ways. Hinduism is the largest major religion in India. Approximately 80% of the population practices various forms of Hinduism.
- The Mughals brought Islam with them when they invaded India in the 12th century. Today, Islam is practiced by about 14% of the population.
- 2.4% of the population are Christians (mostly found on the southwest coastal areas and in the northeast)
- 2% are Sikhs (found principally in the Punjab, although many migrated to Delhi after partition)
- 0.7% are Buddhists (found mainly in the Himalayan areas)
- 0.5% are Jains (strongest in Gujarat, but also prominent in Rajasthan)
- An additional 0.4% of the population practice other religions such as Judaism (a small population in Goa), Zoroastrianism (confined mainly to Bombay's Parsi population), and The Baha'i religion.
Hinduism
Buddhism
Jainism
Sikhism
Zoroastrianism
Islam
Monday, November 19, 2007
Shopping in India
An inextricable part of the great Indian shopping scene are the local fairs held periodically all over the country, street side bazaars with their pavement stalls, and in dimly lit shops that invariably surround many of the country's ancient monuments. In Mumbai's Chor Bazaar (Thieves Market), it is literally possible to buy everything from a pin to an elephant and an antique, if one is lucky. The bazar around Char Minar in Hyderabad is crowded with shops, where heavily veiled women bargain for real pearls and glass bangles. Each state in the country has something to offer, for crafts are essentially the inter-relationship between materials available and local traditions.
The Indian markets cater multiple options to the travelers to pick the right thing of right choice. From the semi precious stone studded garland to a trendy leather shoe, Indian market is the ultimate destination for the shoppers around the world. A leisurely walk through the crowded lanes of the Indian metro cities are sure to indulge your sense and taste for exquisitely carved jewellery, beautiful handicraft items, excellent paintings and some real good Indian clothes.
As we mention about jewellery, the first name coming to our mind is Jaipur. The narrow streets of Johari Bazar of this beautiful city are world famous for their silver jewelery, precious stone jewelery and semi-precious stone jewellery. But how can anyone forget the alluring designs of small, medium and large pearl studded ornaments of the pearl city Hyderabad or the dazzling diamond jewellery of Mumbai, Zaveri Bazaar? Another fascinating aspect of the Indian markets are its handicraft items. Be it a colourful ornament or decorative items like bells and chimes, candle holders, flower vases or some intricately designed home furnitures, shopping is never ending fun in the passion to decorate yourself or your dining room with these tempting articles. The handicraft of Rajasthan, Orissa and West Bengal need special mention here.
As we open the cultural basket of India, the first treasure to come out would be the excellent paintings. Apart from the globally acclaimed painters, India is also rich with the traditional rural paintings like Madhubani Paintings of Bihar. Made by the village women exploring their imagination, these bright paintings are going palaces across the globe. These traditional Indian folk art paintings are worth of collection which are available in the sophisticated shopping arcades of Murya Lok Complex or Hathua Market. Another priceless jewel of Indian culture is the numerous books available in the College Street Market of Kolkata, which is nothing less than a treasure island for the book worms. This huge market is famous for catering any kind of books in all the famous languages of the world.
Furniture of India
Cane & Moonj : For those who prefer ethnic with the raw look, India offers a superb selection of baskets made of moonj grass. These are available in attractive blends of traditional designs and modern functional utility. Durable and decorative cane furniture and other articles made here are a major draw as wooden furniture items for export. World imports of basket work and related products are quite substantial.
Ideal Place to Shop : Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan
Jewellery in India :
Costume Jewellery : For the hi-fashion woman of today there`s nothing quite like the offbeat style of self adornment... pick the style that suits you most! For, with the passing of centuries, the old appears offbeat today, having an irresistible lure for women the world over.India is one of the most important countries for the manufacture and export of costume jewellery. It has the largest production base for glass beads.
Ideal Places to Shop : Kashmir, Rajasthan, Mumbai.
Glass & Bead Jewellery : Varanasi is famous for its glass beads made from fused glass rods, while Purdilpur is famous for black glass beads. Mathura is noted for lovely glass beads, stringing glass and wooden beads in necklaces together with rudraksha {sacred seeds associated to Lord Shiva) and tulsi (basil) in a variety of interesting combinations. Ferozabad has a rich selection of fragile and delicate lightweight beads. Gemstone silver jewellery created to modern tastes is made in Agra, while Meerut produces exquisite metal jewellery. Silver ornaments are especially popular in Rajasthan, while Karnal in Haryana produces hollow silver beads. Rohtak has well made peasant jewellery and graceful head ornaments are made in Maharashtra.
Tribal Jewellery : India has a large tribal population. Their jewellery is a major attraction within the country as well as abroad. The adornment fashioned from flowers, leaves, stones of creepers and fruits are unbelievalbly charming, shells, seeds and berries rudraksha being, the most celebrated. Shell bracelets of W. Bengal, specially filigreed gold bracelets will, for certain, capture your heart.
Ideal Places to Shop : Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Metal Craft in India :
Brass & Copperware : India is the largest brass and copper making region in the world with thousands of establishments spread all over for articles made out of one or more pieces of metal. The copper or brass sheet is first marked out by a pair of compass and the piece or pieces cut off by a scissor called katari. The required shape is made by alternate heating and hammering, and is finally turned on the lathe. The final polish to the article is given on the lathe itself. Moradabad is famous for utensils,both utility and ornamental, made of white metal and electroplated brass and copper. The engraving is either sada (plain) or sia kalam. Modern streamlined articles of Swedish design in polished brass or burnished copper are also made here, satisfying the demand for modern accessories and sophisticated interior decoration. Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh is the first city in India for the multitude of its cast and sculptured mythological images and emblemata in brass and copper as well as household utensils. In recent years Mirzapur has also emerged as one of the important brass industries of Uttar Pradesh. Goods produced have an all India market,with a portion being exported to other countries. Some of the most beautiful and interesting metalware of India for daily as well as for ceremonial purposes are crafted in Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Orissa, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Stone Craft & Marble Inlay Work in India :
Hamirpur district in Uttar Pradesh has nurtured a sizeable stone carving industry with its rich deposits of beautiful soft stone. The stone is many coloured with the predominance of a lovely red shade. Marble is also used, especially for making statues. In Varanasi the work is done by a community called raidas. The range of items include tableware, plates, glasses, bowls, food containers, candle stands, etc. Agra is world famous for its superb inlay work in marble, drawing inspiration from the Taj Mahal. The designs are either foliage or floral intertwined with geometrical patterns. Models in marble of the Taj, vases, boxes, lamps, plates, bowls and pitchers in delicately moulded shapes & fine carvings are some of the popular items produced here. Intricate friezes and trellis or jali work done in an eye- catching range of patterns is also speciality of this place. Vrindavan near Mathura has marble as well as alabaster products. Some objects are embossed with semiprecious stones or synthetic gems.
Ideal Place to Shop : Rajasthan, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Textiles in India :
Brocade Textiles : Extreme softness vivid colours and translucent texture chracterises the silk weaving of India. Varanasi, centre silk weaving center is famous not only for its brocade or kinkab (superb weaving in gold and silver), but also for the wide variety of techniques and styles. The brocades are distinguished by apt poetic names like chand tara (moon and stars), dhupchhaon (sunshine and shade), mazchar (ripples of silver), morgala (peacock's neck), bulbul chasm (nightingale's eyes). Varanasi is also famous for tanchoi saree which resembles a fine miniature. Its origin can be traced to three Indian Parsi brothers by the name of Choi.
Embroidery : In the field of ornamentation, embroidery alone can match jewellery in splendour. It is an expression of emotions,rendered with patient labour which includes grace and elegance into articles of everyday use. The chikan work of Lucknow, patterned on lace is delicate and subtle. The stitch by Its sheer excellence provids ornamentation to the material.The charm lies in the minuteness of the floral motifs, stitches used are satin stitch, button- hole stitch,dar stitch knot stitch netting and applique work which bring a charming shadowy effect on lace.
Hand Block Printing : The fabric is further decorated by printing designs on it. Hand block printing in India was the chief occupation of the chhipas -a community of printers. rhey used metal or wooden blocks to print desigt1s on the fabrics by hand. This technique is in vogue even today. Besides Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh is also a veritable treasure-house of traditional desigts which range from the classical booties. known as dots of Kanauj, to the universal Mango, to the famous Tree of Life. The great colour belt in India extends from the interior of Sind through the deserts of Kutch, Kathiawar, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Rajasthan and Gujarat are particularly noted for its bandhini design.
The Indian markets cater multiple options to the travelers to pick the right thing of right choice. From the semi precious stone studded garland to a trendy leather shoe, Indian market is the ultimate destination for the shoppers around the world. A leisurely walk through the crowded lanes of the Indian metro cities are sure to indulge your sense and taste for exquisitely carved jewellery, beautiful handicraft items, excellent paintings and some real good Indian clothes.
As we mention about jewellery, the first name coming to our mind is Jaipur. The narrow streets of Johari Bazar of this beautiful city are world famous for their silver jewelery, precious stone jewelery and semi-precious stone jewellery. But how can anyone forget the alluring designs of small, medium and large pearl studded ornaments of the pearl city Hyderabad or the dazzling diamond jewellery of Mumbai, Zaveri Bazaar? Another fascinating aspect of the Indian markets are its handicraft items. Be it a colourful ornament or decorative items like bells and chimes, candle holders, flower vases or some intricately designed home furnitures, shopping is never ending fun in the passion to decorate yourself or your dining room with these tempting articles. The handicraft of Rajasthan, Orissa and West Bengal need special mention here.
As we open the cultural basket of India, the first treasure to come out would be the excellent paintings. Apart from the globally acclaimed painters, India is also rich with the traditional rural paintings like Madhubani Paintings of Bihar. Made by the village women exploring their imagination, these bright paintings are going palaces across the globe. These traditional Indian folk art paintings are worth of collection which are available in the sophisticated shopping arcades of Murya Lok Complex or Hathua Market. Another priceless jewel of Indian culture is the numerous books available in the College Street Market of Kolkata, which is nothing less than a treasure island for the book worms. This huge market is famous for catering any kind of books in all the famous languages of the world.
Furniture of India
Cane & Moonj : For those who prefer ethnic with the raw look, India offers a superb selection of baskets made of moonj grass. These are available in attractive blends of traditional designs and modern functional utility. Durable and decorative cane furniture and other articles made here are a major draw as wooden furniture items for export. World imports of basket work and related products are quite substantial.
Ideal Place to Shop : Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan
Jewellery in India :
Costume Jewellery : For the hi-fashion woman of today there`s nothing quite like the offbeat style of self adornment... pick the style that suits you most! For, with the passing of centuries, the old appears offbeat today, having an irresistible lure for women the world over.India is one of the most important countries for the manufacture and export of costume jewellery. It has the largest production base for glass beads.
Ideal Places to Shop : Kashmir, Rajasthan, Mumbai.
Glass & Bead Jewellery : Varanasi is famous for its glass beads made from fused glass rods, while Purdilpur is famous for black glass beads. Mathura is noted for lovely glass beads, stringing glass and wooden beads in necklaces together with rudraksha {sacred seeds associated to Lord Shiva) and tulsi (basil) in a variety of interesting combinations. Ferozabad has a rich selection of fragile and delicate lightweight beads. Gemstone silver jewellery created to modern tastes is made in Agra, while Meerut produces exquisite metal jewellery. Silver ornaments are especially popular in Rajasthan, while Karnal in Haryana produces hollow silver beads. Rohtak has well made peasant jewellery and graceful head ornaments are made in Maharashtra.
Tribal Jewellery : India has a large tribal population. Their jewellery is a major attraction within the country as well as abroad. The adornment fashioned from flowers, leaves, stones of creepers and fruits are unbelievalbly charming, shells, seeds and berries rudraksha being, the most celebrated. Shell bracelets of W. Bengal, specially filigreed gold bracelets will, for certain, capture your heart.
Ideal Places to Shop : Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Metal Craft in India :
Brass & Copperware : India is the largest brass and copper making region in the world with thousands of establishments spread all over for articles made out of one or more pieces of metal. The copper or brass sheet is first marked out by a pair of compass and the piece or pieces cut off by a scissor called katari. The required shape is made by alternate heating and hammering, and is finally turned on the lathe. The final polish to the article is given on the lathe itself. Moradabad is famous for utensils,both utility and ornamental, made of white metal and electroplated brass and copper. The engraving is either sada (plain) or sia kalam. Modern streamlined articles of Swedish design in polished brass or burnished copper are also made here, satisfying the demand for modern accessories and sophisticated interior decoration. Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh is the first city in India for the multitude of its cast and sculptured mythological images and emblemata in brass and copper as well as household utensils. In recent years Mirzapur has also emerged as one of the important brass industries of Uttar Pradesh. Goods produced have an all India market,with a portion being exported to other countries. Some of the most beautiful and interesting metalware of India for daily as well as for ceremonial purposes are crafted in Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Orissa, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Stone Craft & Marble Inlay Work in India :
Hamirpur district in Uttar Pradesh has nurtured a sizeable stone carving industry with its rich deposits of beautiful soft stone. The stone is many coloured with the predominance of a lovely red shade. Marble is also used, especially for making statues. In Varanasi the work is done by a community called raidas. The range of items include tableware, plates, glasses, bowls, food containers, candle stands, etc. Agra is world famous for its superb inlay work in marble, drawing inspiration from the Taj Mahal. The designs are either foliage or floral intertwined with geometrical patterns. Models in marble of the Taj, vases, boxes, lamps, plates, bowls and pitchers in delicately moulded shapes & fine carvings are some of the popular items produced here. Intricate friezes and trellis or jali work done in an eye- catching range of patterns is also speciality of this place. Vrindavan near Mathura has marble as well as alabaster products. Some objects are embossed with semiprecious stones or synthetic gems.
Ideal Place to Shop : Rajasthan, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Textiles in India :
Brocade Textiles : Extreme softness vivid colours and translucent texture chracterises the silk weaving of India. Varanasi, centre silk weaving center is famous not only for its brocade or kinkab (superb weaving in gold and silver), but also for the wide variety of techniques and styles. The brocades are distinguished by apt poetic names like chand tara (moon and stars), dhupchhaon (sunshine and shade), mazchar (ripples of silver), morgala (peacock's neck), bulbul chasm (nightingale's eyes). Varanasi is also famous for tanchoi saree which resembles a fine miniature. Its origin can be traced to three Indian Parsi brothers by the name of Choi.
Embroidery : In the field of ornamentation, embroidery alone can match jewellery in splendour. It is an expression of emotions,rendered with patient labour which includes grace and elegance into articles of everyday use. The chikan work of Lucknow, patterned on lace is delicate and subtle. The stitch by Its sheer excellence provids ornamentation to the material.The charm lies in the minuteness of the floral motifs, stitches used are satin stitch, button- hole stitch,dar stitch knot stitch netting and applique work which bring a charming shadowy effect on lace.
Hand Block Printing : The fabric is further decorated by printing designs on it. Hand block printing in India was the chief occupation of the chhipas -a community of printers. rhey used metal or wooden blocks to print desigt1s on the fabrics by hand. This technique is in vogue even today. Besides Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh is also a veritable treasure-house of traditional desigts which range from the classical booties. known as dots of Kanauj, to the universal Mango, to the famous Tree of Life. The great colour belt in India extends from the interior of Sind through the deserts of Kutch, Kathiawar, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Rajasthan and Gujarat are particularly noted for its bandhini design.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Jaipur Travel Guide
Settled in the rugged hills of the Aravallis, Jaipur is the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan. Jaipur is 260 km from Delhi and 240 km from Agra and forms the most chosen tourism golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet flavoured strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller.
The old Jaipur painted in Pink can grip any visitor with admiration. Stunning backdrop of ancient forts Nahargarh, Amer, Jaigarh and Moti Dungri are dramatic testimonials of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering romance.
Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvellous architecture and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. The city presents a unique synthesis of culture that has to be experienced in order to be appreciated.
The colourful and intricately carved monuments are adequately matched by the lively spirit of fanfare, festivity and celebration of the people. Even today, one can find weather beaten faces with huge coloufrul trurbans, fierce moustaches and lips that spontaneously crease into a heart warming smile.
Jaipur is named after its founder the warrior and astronomer sovereign Sawai Jai Singh II (ruled 1688 to 1744). Seizing upon this opportune time Jai Singh planned his new capital in the planes. Jaipur is a corroborative effort of Sawai Jai Singh's strong grounding in sciences and astrology and a Bengali architect Vidyadhar with a strong instinct for planning.
Some major information about Travelers for Jaipur :
About Jaipur : Jaipur the capital city of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is one of the colourful cities of India.
Jaipur - Culture : The people of Jaipur like any other part of Rajasthan are known for their colourful attires.
Area Around Jaipur : Some important places around Jaipur include Amer, Bagru, Chomun, Sanganer.
Monuments In Jaipur : Jaipur is perhaps the ideal city that you can choose for going on historical tours to Jaipur that includes Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall.
Gardens In Jaipur : Although there are a number of big and small gardens in the city of Jaipur but the most famous gardens in Jaipur include Ram Niwas Garden, Vidyadhar Garden, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Zoological Garden.
Shopping Arcades In Jaipur : Some of the major places famous for Shopping in are M.I. Road, Johari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Gaurav Tower, Badi Chaupar, Chaura Rasta, Nehru Bazar, Ganpati Plaza, Raja Park
Reaching Jaipur : Jaipur is well connected to all parts of India by Road, Rail and Air. Here you will find Jaipur Road Distances, Travel To Jaipur By Air, Travel To Jaipur By Rail, Travel To Jaipur By Road, Travel In Jaipur.
Jaipur - Banks Info : Jaipur banking is conditioned by a traditional infrastructure and as a result tends to propose rather slow connections with the world banking system.
Jaipur - Important Telephone Numbers : Here you will find Telephone Numbers of Airlines offices in Jaipur, Jaipur Railways, Jaipur Roadways, India Tourism offices in Jaipur, Rajasthan Tourism, Tourist Places in Jaipur, etc.
Jaipur - Entertainment And Recreation : Jaipur - the capital city of Rajasthan has got many things to entertain the ever flocking tourists like Cinemas In Jaipur, Auditoriums In Jaipur, Jaipur Nightlife, Clubs And Resorts.
Hospitals In Jaipur : Here we provides information about Government Hospitals In Jaipur, Private Hospitals In Jaipur.
History Of Jaipur : Jaipur is Located 262 kilometres from Delhi, Jaipur was the first planned city in northern India and was conceived by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1727.
Main Area In Jaipur City : It includes Adarsh Nagar Jaipur, Vidhyadhar Nagar Jaipur, Ashok Nagar Jaipur, Shastri Nagar Jaipur, Bapu Nagar Jaipur, Sodala Jaipur, Bani Park Jaipur, Pink City Jaipur, Jawahar Nagar Jaipur, Rambagh Jaipur, Civil Lines Jaipur, Malviya Nagar Jaipur, Jhotwara Jaipur, Mansarovar Jaipur
Fort In Jaipur : The forts in Jaipur can truly be called epitomes of the heroic spirit of Rajput warriors. Jaipur Forts includes Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort.
Temples In Jaipur : Although there are more than thousand temples in the city of Jaipur, the most prominent ones are Govind Devji, Galta Ji, Birla / Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Moti Doongrari, Kanak Vrindavan Temple, Kalki Temple.
Museums In Jaipur : Jaipur, the city known for its cultural heritage and historic museums & monuments like Albert Hall Museum, City Palace Museum, Dolls Museum, etc.
Jaipur Fair And Festivals : The Jaipur love for color and joyous celebrations, music, dance and festivals like Sheetla Mata Fair, Gangaur Festival, Teej Festival, Makar Sankranti, Elephant Festival, Dussehra Festival, Diwali Festival (Deepawali).
Hotels In Jaipur : Hotels in Jaipur adhere to the dictum of offering homely warmth, incomparable hospitality and services of the highest quality. Types and list of Hotels in Jaipur are Heritage Hotel In Jaipur, 5 Star Deluxe Hotels In Jaipur, 5 Star Hotels In Jaipur, 4 Star Hotels In Jaipur, 3 Star Hotels In Jaipur, Guest House In Jaipur.
Jaipur - ATMs Info : Here you will find all the information that provide the location of various Bnaks ATM centers in Jaipur.
Education In Jaipur : Here you will find information about Education in Jaipur that includes Colleges In Jaipur, Schools In Jaipur.
Jaipur- Art And Craft : Jaipur is among the richest city in Rajasthan as far as the fields of arts and crafts is concerned. Various art and crafts articles available in Jaipur are Bandhani Or Tie And Dye, Ivory Carving, Shellac Bric-a-Brac, Jaipur Blue Pottery, Gems, Kundan, Meenakari & Jewellery, Jaipur Miniature Paintings, Silver Jewellery, Zari, Gota, Kinari & Zardozi, Tarkashi, Stone Carving & Sculpture, Block-printing.
The old Jaipur painted in Pink can grip any visitor with admiration. Stunning backdrop of ancient forts Nahargarh, Amer, Jaigarh and Moti Dungri are dramatic testimonials of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering romance.
Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvellous architecture and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. The city presents a unique synthesis of culture that has to be experienced in order to be appreciated.
The colourful and intricately carved monuments are adequately matched by the lively spirit of fanfare, festivity and celebration of the people. Even today, one can find weather beaten faces with huge coloufrul trurbans, fierce moustaches and lips that spontaneously crease into a heart warming smile.
Jaipur is named after its founder the warrior and astronomer sovereign Sawai Jai Singh II (ruled 1688 to 1744). Seizing upon this opportune time Jai Singh planned his new capital in the planes. Jaipur is a corroborative effort of Sawai Jai Singh's strong grounding in sciences and astrology and a Bengali architect Vidyadhar with a strong instinct for planning.
Some major information about Travelers for Jaipur :
About Jaipur : Jaipur the capital city of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is one of the colourful cities of India.
Jaipur - Culture : The people of Jaipur like any other part of Rajasthan are known for their colourful attires.
Area Around Jaipur : Some important places around Jaipur include Amer, Bagru, Chomun, Sanganer.
Monuments In Jaipur : Jaipur is perhaps the ideal city that you can choose for going on historical tours to Jaipur that includes Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall.
Gardens In Jaipur : Although there are a number of big and small gardens in the city of Jaipur but the most famous gardens in Jaipur include Ram Niwas Garden, Vidyadhar Garden, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Zoological Garden.
Shopping Arcades In Jaipur : Some of the major places famous for Shopping in are M.I. Road, Johari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Gaurav Tower, Badi Chaupar, Chaura Rasta, Nehru Bazar, Ganpati Plaza, Raja Park
Reaching Jaipur : Jaipur is well connected to all parts of India by Road, Rail and Air. Here you will find Jaipur Road Distances, Travel To Jaipur By Air, Travel To Jaipur By Rail, Travel To Jaipur By Road, Travel In Jaipur.
Jaipur - Banks Info : Jaipur banking is conditioned by a traditional infrastructure and as a result tends to propose rather slow connections with the world banking system.
Jaipur - Important Telephone Numbers : Here you will find Telephone Numbers of Airlines offices in Jaipur, Jaipur Railways, Jaipur Roadways, India Tourism offices in Jaipur, Rajasthan Tourism, Tourist Places in Jaipur, etc.
Jaipur - Entertainment And Recreation : Jaipur - the capital city of Rajasthan has got many things to entertain the ever flocking tourists like Cinemas In Jaipur, Auditoriums In Jaipur, Jaipur Nightlife, Clubs And Resorts.
Hospitals In Jaipur : Here we provides information about Government Hospitals In Jaipur, Private Hospitals In Jaipur.
History Of Jaipur : Jaipur is Located 262 kilometres from Delhi, Jaipur was the first planned city in northern India and was conceived by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1727.
Main Area In Jaipur City : It includes Adarsh Nagar Jaipur, Vidhyadhar Nagar Jaipur, Ashok Nagar Jaipur, Shastri Nagar Jaipur, Bapu Nagar Jaipur, Sodala Jaipur, Bani Park Jaipur, Pink City Jaipur, Jawahar Nagar Jaipur, Rambagh Jaipur, Civil Lines Jaipur, Malviya Nagar Jaipur, Jhotwara Jaipur, Mansarovar Jaipur
Fort In Jaipur : The forts in Jaipur can truly be called epitomes of the heroic spirit of Rajput warriors. Jaipur Forts includes Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort.
Temples In Jaipur : Although there are more than thousand temples in the city of Jaipur, the most prominent ones are Govind Devji, Galta Ji, Birla / Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Moti Doongrari, Kanak Vrindavan Temple, Kalki Temple.
Museums In Jaipur : Jaipur, the city known for its cultural heritage and historic museums & monuments like Albert Hall Museum, City Palace Museum, Dolls Museum, etc.
Jaipur Fair And Festivals : The Jaipur love for color and joyous celebrations, music, dance and festivals like Sheetla Mata Fair, Gangaur Festival, Teej Festival, Makar Sankranti, Elephant Festival, Dussehra Festival, Diwali Festival (Deepawali).
Hotels In Jaipur : Hotels in Jaipur adhere to the dictum of offering homely warmth, incomparable hospitality and services of the highest quality. Types and list of Hotels in Jaipur are Heritage Hotel In Jaipur, 5 Star Deluxe Hotels In Jaipur, 5 Star Hotels In Jaipur, 4 Star Hotels In Jaipur, 3 Star Hotels In Jaipur, Guest House In Jaipur.
Jaipur - ATMs Info : Here you will find all the information that provide the location of various Bnaks ATM centers in Jaipur.
Education In Jaipur : Here you will find information about Education in Jaipur that includes Colleges In Jaipur, Schools In Jaipur.
Jaipur- Art And Craft : Jaipur is among the richest city in Rajasthan as far as the fields of arts and crafts is concerned. Various art and crafts articles available in Jaipur are Bandhani Or Tie And Dye, Ivory Carving, Shellac Bric-a-Brac, Jaipur Blue Pottery, Gems, Kundan, Meenakari & Jewellery, Jaipur Miniature Paintings, Silver Jewellery, Zari, Gota, Kinari & Zardozi, Tarkashi, Stone Carving & Sculpture, Block-printing.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Yoga In India
YOGA - The way to joy, Happiness and Bliss
The sanskrit word yoga literally means 'to add' or 'union'. So Yoga , is the vehicle through which the Yogi (one who practices Yoga) is united with the divine spiritual dimension. If mankind is to save itself from its own aggressive tendencies, the path open is through the science of Yoga. Bodily exercises (asanas) breath control (pranayam) and mind control (dhyana) are all helpful to conquer physical and mental ills. The role of the mind in the creation of health and ill-health has been well emphasised by Ayurveda physician.Yoga is believed to be of pre-Aryan origin.
There are even archaeological evidences to show that Yogic disciplines flourished arround the Indus Valley Civilization which existed some 5000 years ago. One of the six systems of orthodox Indian philosophy said to have been founded by rishi Yajnavalka, later systemised by patanjali in his Yogasutra. It stored to teach disciplined meditation, certain rules of bodily and mental self discipline by which the soul (Jivatman) could attain supereme knowledge for mystic union with God (Paramatman).
Yoga embraces a wide range of disciplines whose ultimate goal is the joining of body,mind and spirit, a conscious unification into Oneness.Yoga is one of six classic systems of Hindu philosophy whose roots date back 5,000 years. There are four classic Yogas, and they are progressive in nature; i.e., Karma Yoga (right acts and actions), Bhakti Yoga (devotion), Raja Yoga (meditation) and Jnana Yoga (inner wisdom or enlightenment). The classic four yogas have expanded into several other forms of Yoga.Hatha Yoga (worshipful poses), for example, is part of Raja Yoga training.
Some of the other forms of Yoga are Nada Yoga (music), Mantra and Japa Yoga (chanting and on beads)and Kundalini Yoga (study of the psychic centers or chakras).In the Western world, the most popular form is Hatha Yoga, (Sanskrit for “Union of Force”), a form of Yoga that stresses mastery of the physical body as a gateway to attaining spiritual perfection. Hatha Yoga traces its origins to Gorakhnath, the legendary 12th-century founder of the Kanphata Yogis. Its chief forms are :
Hatha Yoga - is through subjugation of body and channelizing the flow of energy (Prana) in the right direction towards self-knowledge.
Raja Yoga - is the restraint of fluctuations in the consciousness (Chitta)
Integral (Purna) Yoga - Purna Yoga or integral yoga is said to be an improvisation over the traditional Yoga systems of India.
Bhakti Yoga - through faith and devotion
Nada Yoga - Nada Yoga means union (yoga) with the Self, the nadam, that primordial energy which is the source of all that is.
Karma Yoga - through the use of mantras
Laya Yoga - salvation through soundless sound by activizing the Spiritual centers (Chakras) in the body.
Besides above some other yoga in India are Kaivalya Pada Yoga , Ashtanga Yoga , Dharana Yoga , Jnana Yoga , Kundalini Yoga , Mantra Yoga , Japa Yoga , Etc.
Yoga removes physical and mental tensions as these tensions are result of difference and dualities. The purpose of yoga is to enable us to rise above all senses of duality in whatever field we are International Yoga Week is celebrated at Rishikesh every year. Contact the government of India tourist officers details.
The sanskrit word yoga literally means 'to add' or 'union'. So Yoga , is the vehicle through which the Yogi (one who practices Yoga) is united with the divine spiritual dimension. If mankind is to save itself from its own aggressive tendencies, the path open is through the science of Yoga. Bodily exercises (asanas) breath control (pranayam) and mind control (dhyana) are all helpful to conquer physical and mental ills. The role of the mind in the creation of health and ill-health has been well emphasised by Ayurveda physician.Yoga is believed to be of pre-Aryan origin.
There are even archaeological evidences to show that Yogic disciplines flourished arround the Indus Valley Civilization which existed some 5000 years ago. One of the six systems of orthodox Indian philosophy said to have been founded by rishi Yajnavalka, later systemised by patanjali in his Yogasutra. It stored to teach disciplined meditation, certain rules of bodily and mental self discipline by which the soul (Jivatman) could attain supereme knowledge for mystic union with God (Paramatman).
Yoga embraces a wide range of disciplines whose ultimate goal is the joining of body,mind and spirit, a conscious unification into Oneness.Yoga is one of six classic systems of Hindu philosophy whose roots date back 5,000 years. There are four classic Yogas, and they are progressive in nature; i.e., Karma Yoga (right acts and actions), Bhakti Yoga (devotion), Raja Yoga (meditation) and Jnana Yoga (inner wisdom or enlightenment). The classic four yogas have expanded into several other forms of Yoga.Hatha Yoga (worshipful poses), for example, is part of Raja Yoga training.
Some of the other forms of Yoga are Nada Yoga (music), Mantra and Japa Yoga (chanting and on beads)and Kundalini Yoga (study of the psychic centers or chakras).In the Western world, the most popular form is Hatha Yoga, (Sanskrit for “Union of Force”), a form of Yoga that stresses mastery of the physical body as a gateway to attaining spiritual perfection. Hatha Yoga traces its origins to Gorakhnath, the legendary 12th-century founder of the Kanphata Yogis. Its chief forms are :
Hatha Yoga - is through subjugation of body and channelizing the flow of energy (Prana) in the right direction towards self-knowledge.
Raja Yoga - is the restraint of fluctuations in the consciousness (Chitta)
Integral (Purna) Yoga - Purna Yoga or integral yoga is said to be an improvisation over the traditional Yoga systems of India.
Bhakti Yoga - through faith and devotion
Nada Yoga - Nada Yoga means union (yoga) with the Self, the nadam, that primordial energy which is the source of all that is.
Karma Yoga - through the use of mantras
Laya Yoga - salvation through soundless sound by activizing the Spiritual centers (Chakras) in the body.
Besides above some other yoga in India are Kaivalya Pada Yoga , Ashtanga Yoga , Dharana Yoga , Jnana Yoga , Kundalini Yoga , Mantra Yoga , Japa Yoga , Etc.
Yoga removes physical and mental tensions as these tensions are result of difference and dualities. The purpose of yoga is to enable us to rise above all senses of duality in whatever field we are International Yoga Week is celebrated at Rishikesh every year. Contact the government of India tourist officers details.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Indian Tiger Safari Tour Package
Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur - Delhi
Day1 : Delhi - Bandavgarh
We will receive you at the hotel and then after picking up some fruits, juice and water for the journey proceed to station for train to Umaria (Bandavgarh). Overnight will be on the train.
Day 2 : Bandavgarh
Reach Bandavgarh in the morning and check in at resort. Check in at the resort and overnight will be at Bandavgarh.
Day 3 : Bandavgarh
Enjoy a full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris) Overnight will be at the resort.
Day 4 : Bandavgarh
Jungle exploration on elephant back and Jeeps. Enjoy bird watching and a walk to the fort.
Overnight will be at Bandavgarh.
Day 5 : Bandavgarh - Kanha
After breakfast drive to Kanha By Road . Reach in the afternoon and relax at the resort.
Overnight will be at the Kanha Resort.
Day 6 : Kanha
Spend the full day viewing game and spotting TIGERS inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight will be at the resort.
Day 7 : Kanha - Nagpur
By Road :
Proceed for the morning GAME DRIVE into the forest. Proceed to Nagpur. Nagpur, popularly known as Orange Capital of India is also the second capital of Maharashtra. The Gond King of Deogad, “Bakht Buland Shah” laid the city’s foundation in the year 1702. This city derived its name from the river Nag that flows through it. Nagpur was the capital of Madhya Bharat State (C.P. and Berar) after Indian independence and in 1960, the Marathi majority Vidarbha region was merged with the new state of Maharashtra.
Overnight will be at Nagpur.
Day 8 : Nagpur - Delhi
Breakfast will be at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Reach and transfer to airport for connecting flight home. If your return flight is late in the evening we would be organizing a hotel for day use which can be used for relaxing.
Places Covered: Delhi - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur - Delhi
Day1 : Delhi - Bandavgarh
We will receive you at the hotel and then after picking up some fruits, juice and water for the journey proceed to station for train to Umaria (Bandavgarh). Overnight will be on the train.
Day 2 : Bandavgarh
Reach Bandavgarh in the morning and check in at resort. Check in at the resort and overnight will be at Bandavgarh.
Day 3 : Bandavgarh
Enjoy a full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris) Overnight will be at the resort.
Day 4 : Bandavgarh
Jungle exploration on elephant back and Jeeps. Enjoy bird watching and a walk to the fort.
Overnight will be at Bandavgarh.
Day 5 : Bandavgarh - Kanha
After breakfast drive to Kanha By Road . Reach in the afternoon and relax at the resort.
Overnight will be at the Kanha Resort.
Day 6 : Kanha
Spend the full day viewing game and spotting TIGERS inside the jungle. (Two safaris)
Overnight will be at the resort.
Day 7 : Kanha - Nagpur
By Road :
Proceed for the morning GAME DRIVE into the forest. Proceed to Nagpur. Nagpur, popularly known as Orange Capital of India is also the second capital of Maharashtra. The Gond King of Deogad, “Bakht Buland Shah” laid the city’s foundation in the year 1702. This city derived its name from the river Nag that flows through it. Nagpur was the capital of Madhya Bharat State (C.P. and Berar) after Indian independence and in 1960, the Marathi majority Vidarbha region was merged with the new state of Maharashtra.
Overnight will be at Nagpur.
Day 8 : Nagpur - Delhi
Breakfast will be at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Reach and transfer to airport for connecting flight home. If your return flight is late in the evening we would be organizing a hotel for day use which can be used for relaxing.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Kerala Tour Packages
Some of the fantastic Kerala Travel Itinerary are listed below :
Cultural Tour Package Of Kerala : Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places Covered: Chennai - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin - Goa - Mumbai
Best Tour Package Of Kerala : Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
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Monday, November 5, 2007
Indian Paintings
Paintings in India
Hindu legends and myths mention the making of Poraiture Chitralekha is mentioned as the first woman painter who was an accomplished port raitist. Such paintings were to be found in palaces of Kosala and Magadha. Walls were decorated with co loured murals representing human beings, animals, religious paintings were being made on cloth or wood. Paintings in early times was one of the nine basic crafts and cannon which was laid down in handbooks such as Vatsayana's Kamsutra. The earliest Indian paintings are prehistoric and primitive - hunting scenes were drawn on walls - witness of which are still in existence in some caves and can be seen at Kaimur ranges at Madhya Pradesh. Stone age paintings are found in Vindhian hills, some near village Sinhanpur - Madhya Pradesh, Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Tamil Nadu. They depict in a realistic way like animals running or leaping, birds flying warriors in pursuit and resemble paintings found at Cogul in Spain and in Africa.
Paintings on the pottery began from Indus valley. The earliest paintings of Ajanta date back to the 1st century BC and the latest to the 8th century. The spirit of the compassionate Buddha is their Jataka tales elaborated the vicissitudes of these incarnations and the Ajanta artists painted them in sinuous line and sensitive color. City, countryside and forests, men and women of every type, Fauna and floras all are mentioned in these murals Brush and chisel accompanied the message of peace and Ajanta became a fountainhead of Asian paintings and murals. Other school and style flourished in Kashmir and South India from 6th to 19th centuries. Mural tradition in Chalukyan - Badami (6111 century AD); Pallava Panamalai (7111 century AD); Pandyan Sitrannavasal 19"1 century AD); Chola Tanjaore (12111 century AD); Lepakshi of Vijayanagara (16'11 century AD) and the murals of Kerala reaching to middle of the 191h century. A later painting had come down from mural surface to miniature style spread to western India and is seen in numerous illuminated manuscripts. With the decay of Buddhism (in the 7th ) art of painting declined.
Other schools and styles also flourished in Kitshmir and South India 6th the 9th centuries. The Bengal Pala school flourished for 500 years till 125 which produced small paintings and miniature executed on palm-leaf manuscripts, the most important painters being Bhipals and Dlimana. With the decay of Buddhism (in the 71h c.) art of painting declined some examples of these Pala school paintings (12th c.), some Jain book illustrations (15th c.), some Brahmanical frescoes at Ellora (12th c. or) have survived. The Gujarati school flourished from the beginning of the 12th c. to the 17th c was greatly supported by the Jains and was mostly confined I illustrations in Jain palm leaf manuscripts and miniatures. With the establishment of Mughal rule in India (1550 - 1880 AD),new style of paintings came into existence. Foreign artists made their way to India during Akbar's time and the famous ones are Farrukh, Beg, Bad-al-Samand and Mir Sayed Ali The famous Indian painters of the time are Bassawan, Daswanth and Kesudasa. Forty famous artists lived in Akbar's time who were also Indian and Persian artists – one man doing drawings and the another the coloring, a third one for the ,details. Artists received further momentum when Akbar commissioned the translation and illustration of Indian texts like Ramayana and Mahabharata.
The Mughal kalam suffered due to Aurangazeb's rigid observance of the Islamic command, but the Mulsim rulers of Bijapur, Golconda and Hyderabad were great patrons of art and paintings - a Deccani school was established in the south which had traits of Mughal paintings. Local schools at Tanjavur and Mysore also grew up and later reached its zenith in the first half of the 19th c. under the patronage of the ruler Raya Krishnadevraya Wodeyar and the painters of Tanjavur school did portraiture on ivory. Declines of palronage in the Mughal court at Delhi artists moved to a more congenial environment and were welcomed by the rulers of Rajasthan. Rajasthani school (1550 - 1900 AD) of paintings, murals, miniatures came into existence. Frescoe paintings was done on the walls III palaces at Jaipur, Udaipur, Bikaner and Jodhpur. Another branch of Rajasthani school was at orcha and Datia Bundelkhand Most of these paintings have the themes of the Krishna stories, Raslila and Hindu religious subjects. There are also the Pahari schools which celebrated local kalam.
Hindu legends and myths mention the making of Poraiture Chitralekha is mentioned as the first woman painter who was an accomplished port raitist. Such paintings were to be found in palaces of Kosala and Magadha. Walls were decorated with co loured murals representing human beings, animals, religious paintings were being made on cloth or wood. Paintings in early times was one of the nine basic crafts and cannon which was laid down in handbooks such as Vatsayana's Kamsutra. The earliest Indian paintings are prehistoric and primitive - hunting scenes were drawn on walls - witness of which are still in existence in some caves and can be seen at Kaimur ranges at Madhya Pradesh. Stone age paintings are found in Vindhian hills, some near village Sinhanpur - Madhya Pradesh, Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Tamil Nadu. They depict in a realistic way like animals running or leaping, birds flying warriors in pursuit and resemble paintings found at Cogul in Spain and in Africa.
Paintings on the pottery began from Indus valley. The earliest paintings of Ajanta date back to the 1st century BC and the latest to the 8th century. The spirit of the compassionate Buddha is their Jataka tales elaborated the vicissitudes of these incarnations and the Ajanta artists painted them in sinuous line and sensitive color. City, countryside and forests, men and women of every type, Fauna and floras all are mentioned in these murals Brush and chisel accompanied the message of peace and Ajanta became a fountainhead of Asian paintings and murals. Other school and style flourished in Kashmir and South India from 6th to 19th centuries. Mural tradition in Chalukyan - Badami (6111 century AD); Pallava Panamalai (7111 century AD); Pandyan Sitrannavasal 19"1 century AD); Chola Tanjaore (12111 century AD); Lepakshi of Vijayanagara (16'11 century AD) and the murals of Kerala reaching to middle of the 191h century. A later painting had come down from mural surface to miniature style spread to western India and is seen in numerous illuminated manuscripts. With the decay of Buddhism (in the 7th ) art of painting declined.
Other schools and styles also flourished in Kitshmir and South India 6th the 9th centuries. The Bengal Pala school flourished for 500 years till 125 which produced small paintings and miniature executed on palm-leaf manuscripts, the most important painters being Bhipals and Dlimana. With the decay of Buddhism (in the 71h c.) art of painting declined some examples of these Pala school paintings (12th c.), some Jain book illustrations (15th c.), some Brahmanical frescoes at Ellora (12th c. or) have survived. The Gujarati school flourished from the beginning of the 12th c. to the 17th c was greatly supported by the Jains and was mostly confined I illustrations in Jain palm leaf manuscripts and miniatures. With the establishment of Mughal rule in India (1550 - 1880 AD),new style of paintings came into existence. Foreign artists made their way to India during Akbar's time and the famous ones are Farrukh, Beg, Bad-al-Samand and Mir Sayed Ali The famous Indian painters of the time are Bassawan, Daswanth and Kesudasa. Forty famous artists lived in Akbar's time who were also Indian and Persian artists – one man doing drawings and the another the coloring, a third one for the ,details. Artists received further momentum when Akbar commissioned the translation and illustration of Indian texts like Ramayana and Mahabharata.
The Mughal kalam suffered due to Aurangazeb's rigid observance of the Islamic command, but the Mulsim rulers of Bijapur, Golconda and Hyderabad were great patrons of art and paintings - a Deccani school was established in the south which had traits of Mughal paintings. Local schools at Tanjavur and Mysore also grew up and later reached its zenith in the first half of the 19th c. under the patronage of the ruler Raya Krishnadevraya Wodeyar and the painters of Tanjavur school did portraiture on ivory. Declines of palronage in the Mughal court at Delhi artists moved to a more congenial environment and were welcomed by the rulers of Rajasthan. Rajasthani school (1550 - 1900 AD) of paintings, murals, miniatures came into existence. Frescoe paintings was done on the walls III palaces at Jaipur, Udaipur, Bikaner and Jodhpur. Another branch of Rajasthani school was at orcha and Datia Bundelkhand Most of these paintings have the themes of the Krishna stories, Raslila and Hindu religious subjects. There are also the Pahari schools which celebrated local kalam.
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