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Akshaya Tritiya: The Indestructible Significance…
The importance of Akshaya Tritiya seems to span the entire country and it’s not limited to only the Hindus… When Akshaya Tritiya: Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third day of Vaishakh. Whilst Hindus across the country get set to buy their piece of gold on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya and ensure year-long [...]
Ram Navami: On the trail of Vishnu temples across India
Vishnu is venerated as the supreme God, he is the Preserver who from time to time, descends upon earth to abolish evil, restore Dharma and to liberate the devout… Vishnu is distinguished by his sky blue colour, depicted with four arms holding the lotus, mace, conch and chakra. He is shown reclining fearlessly on [...]
Photos of India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) 2013
About IIJW: India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) is an initiative to showcase India’s finest in jewellery, be it design or innovation supported by top of the line craftsmanship, technology and quality to the customers around the globe. India with its ability to create most intrinsic & inspired jewellery has made bold statements across the globe [...]
About Gudi Padwa – festival food & celebrations
Indian festivals are all about feasting! Over the years, certain foods and sweets have become traditionally associated with each festival. Food seems to be an integral part of any celebration: whether it is offered to the lord, given as prasad, shared with family and friends or graces the dining table which the family rallies around… [...]
Vasant Navratri: seeking blessings of Goddess Durga | Dates, Significance
Most people associate Navratri with the click of dandiya sticks and the swish and swirl of lehngas, but what most may not know is the fact that Navratri is celebrated five times a year… This year Vasant Navratri will be celebrated from 11th-19th April, 2013. April celebrates Vasant Navratri (a.k.a Basant or Chaitra Navratri). [...]
Telugu New Year Ugadi: Festival of New Beginnings
Ugadi celebrations across Andhra Pradesh mark the beginning of a new calendar year… As the misty veils of winter recede across India, spring makes its vibrant appearance: buds blossom into flowers, mangoes begin to ripen on trees and the delicate fragrance of jasmine pervades the air. It is also the time when new crops [...]
Wholesome Holi Celebrations…
About Holi Festival: Transatlantic India is known as a country whose traditions & values blend seamlessly or rather amazingly. The fairs & festivals of India present a incongruous sight altogether. The moment when spring arrives & the fresh scent of newly bloomed flowers intoxicates everyone…India celebrates festival of colors, Holi. Holi is celebrated on a [...]
FICCI Frames 2013: Karan Johar & other Bollywood biggies dream of crossing Rs.1,000 crore mark
After giving a string of hits, Salman Khan has been tagged as one of the most profitable names in filmdom and filmmaker Karan Johar too feels that the superstar’s power goes beyond his films. “Salman’s star power goes beyond his films. People go to see a film just because it has Salman Khan. He is [...]
International Women’s Day Special: For Women, About Women, By a Woman | Quotes, Messages, Photos
When is Women’s Day: International Women’s Day originally called as International Working Women’s Day is annually observed on 8th March to celebrate womanhood & to dedicate our respect, appreciation and love towards women’s political, social and economic achievements across the globe. It is also called as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women’s Rights and [...]
Aero India Show 2013 enthralls the audience | Air Show Bangalore Photos
The ninth edition of the biennial Aero India 2013 show took off Wednesday on a “flying” note with a breathtaking display of fighters, choppers and transport aircraft at the Indian Air Force (IAF) Yelahanka station on the city outskirts. On a bright sunny day under a clear sky, Defence Minister A.K. [...]
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