Archive for the ‘Arts and Culture’ Category

History of India

One of the oldest and continues civilization, India is better known to western world for her mystic appeal. The land of snake charmers, saints and exotic landscape having a rich history that beguile people over the centuries.  A 5000 years old history united by its diversity.  History itself echoed...
May 19th, 2009 | Arts and Culture | Read More

Why do we use fruits and Coconut in Indian Ceremonies

As per Hindu Net The coconut (Sriphala) which is used in the making of a Purna-Kumbha (kalash) is also an independent object of worship. A coconut – Sriphala – the fruit of God, alone is also used to symbolize ‘God’ While worshipping any deity. The three eyes of the coconut represent...
May 10th, 2009 | Arts and Culture | Read More

Attacks Against Indian Culture & the Role of Media in it

Gautam Mehta asked: I am writing this after going through all the facts about what has recently happened around us and particularly the role of media in it. I will start with the flood of allegations against Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu. If we look at the whole episode with a little common sense than the...
November 18th, 2008 | Arts and Culture | Read More

How to Develop Multi-cultural Skills?

Prof.M.S.Rao asked: “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to a man in his own language, that goes to his heart”, Nelson Mandela. INTRODUCTION: When Hollywood actor Richard Gere publicly kissed Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, people made a hue and...
April 7th, 2008 | Arts and Culture | Read More

Indian Culture: Melting Point of a Great Civilization

Sonal Arya asked:   “India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, grandmother of legend, and great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only.”   - Mark...
April 4th, 2008 | Arts and Culture | Read More

Wooden Handicraft Reflects the True Indian Culture

Kirthy Shetty asked: Handicrafts reflect the tradition of a particular place. It carries tales dated back to 1000 years of the kings and queens, and tells stories about a particular culture and its heritage. Wooden handicrafts such as wooden figures, gold painted figure, wooden chess set, wooden animal...
August 17th, 2007 | Arts and Culture | Read More

Indian Culture

Anu Verma asked: Culture may be defined as the forces whether they are social or political which influence the growth of us. To be brief it is known as the state of manners. In this regard Indian culture is rich in its own way. From the medieval periods there are diverse cultural diversities in the...
April 12th, 2007 | Arts and Culture | Read More

History of Indian Culture

Jack Scotte asked:   Welcome to India buzzing, a website that provides you all you need to know about India, as well latest news on what is happening in India’s economy, sports, finance, culture, Bollywood and food. You can only find this kind of information here on Indiabuzzing. Be prepared to...
April 7th, 2007 | Arts and Culture | Read More

Basics of Indian Culture-for the Visitors.,,,,

Tiya asked: Dress & Attire As in any society, how you dress affects your experiences. Your fashion choices make a statement about your intentions and these statements are subject to cultural in-terpretation. Though a small segment of urban India has been exposed to and often accepted new fashion...
April 2nd, 2007 | Arts and Culture | Read More

Overview of Indian Culture and Travel Places, Hotels Information

Manoj Gupta asked: Culture of India: Indian Marriages-Indian marriage is unmoving taken as an organization where not two people but two families get united. So, it always calls for active celebrations full of music and dance. With in India, every social group and the people has its own way of performing...
February 3rd, 2007 | Arts and Culture | Read More