Birbal Stories (Stories of Birbal) - Funny Stories of Akbar and Birbal. Birbal was an advisor in the court of Akbar and is very popular for his sharp intellect and sense of humour. The stories of Birbal are very popular among kids and adults alike and forms an indispensable part in Indian folk lore.
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Monday, May 19, 2008
Funny Stories of Akbar and Birbal - Birbal Stories
Birbal Stories (Stories of Birbal) - Funny Stories of Akbar and Birbal. Birbal was an advisor in the court of Akbar and is very popular for his sharp intellect and sense of humour. The stories of Birbal are very popular among kids and adults alike and forms an indispensable part in Indian folk lore.
read more | digg story
read more | digg story
Birbal Stories - Funny Stories of Akbar and Birbal
Birbal Stories (Stories of Birbal) - Funny Stories of Akbar and Birbal. Birbal was an advisor in the court of Akbar and is very popular for his sharp intellect and sense of humour. The stories of Birbal are very popular among kids and adults alike and forms an indispensable part in Indian folk lore.
read more | digg story
read more | digg story
Stories of Birbal - Funny Stories of Akbar and Birbal
Birbal Stories (Stories of Birbal) - Funny Stories of Akbar and Birbal. Birbal was an advisor in the court of Akbar and is very popular for his sharp intellect and sense of humour. The stories of Birbal are very popular among kids and adults alike and forms an indispensable part in Indian folk lore.
read more | digg story
read more | digg story
Friday, March 14, 2008
Hindu Festivals of India in 2008
The people of India celebrates many festivals due to their cultural and religious diversity. Some of these main festivals include Makar Sankanti (or Pongal), Diwali (or Deppavali), Vijaya Dasami, Holi, Christmas, Ramzan etc. In addition to religious festivals, there are national festivals such as, Independence day, Republic day, Gandhi Jayanti etc. that are observed by all Indians. Also there are some regional festivals that are celebrated only in some parts of the country.
Shown below are some of the important hindu festivals celebrated in india...
Shown below are some of the important hindu festivals celebrated in india...
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Ratha Saptami
Rathasapthami comes on February 13th in year 2008.[1]
Rathasapthami comes on February 13th in year 2008.
Ratha Saptami is a hindu festival that comes on the seventh day of the bright half of the Magh month. The Sun is worshipped on this day. The sun is imagined to be a chariot drawn by seven horses, which represent the seven colours of the rainbow.
The charioteer, Arun, has his feet deformed. Arun means the dawn. On this day some people go to take bath in the river before dawn carrying a lamp on their head. Then in the courtyard in front of the house the sun is worshipped.
A picture of the chariot and the seven horses is drawn on the ground. On the four sides 'rangoli' is made (designs made with powders) and in the centre cow dung is burnt. Then on the stove milk is boiled in earthen vessels while facing the sun. When the milk boils it is believed it reaches the sun. Then an offering of 'khir' made of wheat is shown to the Sun. In the 'sup' (basket for sifting corn) twelve heaps of grain are offered to the sun, the number corresponding to the twelve constellations through which the sun goes. Grain is offered to the brahmins.
Some people show their respect to the sun by bowing twelve times every day to the sun, repeating every time one of the twelve names of the sun. These twelve names are: Mitra, Ravi, Surya, Ahanu, Khag, Pushan, Hirnyagarbha, Marichi, Aditya, Savita, Arka, and Bhaskar. On this day a new season begins, the sun sitting on his chariot sets out on his journey.
Full Article: Ratha SaptamiMonday, February 11, 2008
Konark Dance Festival (2008)
The sun temple in Konark is famed as a world heritage site. The exquisite 'Natyamandir' or the 'dancing hall' of this 700-year old shrine is an architectural wonder with well-adorned sculptures in Odissi dance poses.
Konark Dance Festival is held in December in the beautiful backdrop of the Sun temples in Konark, Orissa. This world heritage sight formed way back in the 13 th century on the beach of Chandrabagha. The exquisite 'Natamandir' or the 'dancing hall' of this shrine is an architectural wonder.
Every inch of its walls have been covered with fine artistic designs of the ancient times. Musicians playing drums, cymbals and other musical instruments adorn the sculptures in Odissi dance posses. It is blessed with changing intensity and a range of emotions.
More Info: Konark Dance Festival (2008)
Konark Dance Festival is held in December in the beautiful backdrop of the Sun temples in Konark, Orissa. This world heritage sight formed way back in the 13 th century on the beach of Chandrabagha. The exquisite 'Natamandir' or the 'dancing hall' of this shrine is an architectural wonder.
Every inch of its walls have been covered with fine artistic designs of the ancient times. Musicians playing drums, cymbals and other musical instruments adorn the sculptures in Odissi dance posses. It is blessed with changing intensity and a range of emotions.
More Info: Konark Dance Festival (2008)
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