Ayurveda, the science of health and longevity, is very ancient and a great contribution of Bharat (India) to the world medicine. Dhanvantari is said to be the originator of this science. Considered as a partial manifestation of Lord Vishnu and the physician of the Gods, Dhanvantari rose from the ocean of milk at the time […]

Source: www.hindu.com VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA, October 16, 2010: Reciting or reading 24,000 slokas in Valmiki Ramayana might take a few weeks or months, but writing them on Palmyra Leaves within six months is no mean task. This treasure of ‘Ramayana on Talapatra’, about 200-years-old, is one of the books on display at the domestic ritual of […]

To give a platform for the young talents in the field of arts, dance, music, sports etc. 22/10/2010 Folk Sogs(Janapada) Srimanth S Hoovinakere 29/10/2010 Light Music(Sugama Sangeeta) Ranjitha Jambagi

Source: www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk LEICESTER, UK, October 13, 2010: Massive crowds are expected in Leicester for the Diwali lights switch-on. Preparations are under way to ensure this year’s Diwali celebrations are the best yet. More than 35,000 people are expected to attend the switching on of the lights in Belgrave Road – and more to go to […]

Source: www.hindustantimes.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, October 14, 2010: Fancy pandals, the beat of dhaks (traditional drums) and lighting have heralded the beginning of Durga Puja in the city, where the festive spirit is unabated despite Games-related restrictions and low sponsorship. In Chittaranjan Park, where every year puja pandals compete each other in opulence, the organizers […]

Source: www.hindustantimes.com JAMMU, INDIA, October 13, 2010: More than 100,000 yatris had darshan at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in the first three days of the nine-day Navaratri. According to SMVDSB, during these Navratras, about 5,000 more yatris will perform darshan as compared to last year. All accommodations are full. People, especially from Delhi, have […]

Sloka For Lighting Lamp Light is considered as a symbol of auspiciousness, prosperity and abundance in the Hindu religion. Light brings brightness with it and removes the darkness. Light makes it possible to see things clearly. Following Sloka / Shloka can be recited while lighting the lamp. This prayer is also known ”deepa shlokam”. ॐ […]

Source: www.hindustantimes.com NEW DELHI, October 13, 2010: Traditional clothes, tilak ceremonies, mehandi and reading scriptures are spome Navratri customs that not just Delhiites but also athletes from 71 other countries are observing in New Delhi. Participants at the Commonwealth Games Village were treated to the traditional tilak ceremony to mark the beginning of Navratri. “Players […]

Source: hudsonreporter.com JERSEY CITY, U.S., September 30, 2010: For two weekends in October, the block of Newark Avenue in Jersey City known as “Little India” is be the center of one big religious and cultural get-together. The 2010 Navratri in Jersey City is a street festival of singing and dancing performances, worship services and appearances […]

Source: www.thehindu.com NEW DELHI, October 11, 2010: A group of artisans from Tamil Nadu is trying to rebuild the Sri Lakshminrisimha temple in Karol Bagh, Delhi. A team of 10 artisans is in the Capital to reconstruct and rebuild the structure. The objective of the temple’s managing committee is to bring to the city one […]