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SIGNIFICANCE OF MEHENDI (HENNA)
The art of applying henna in hands and feet is known as Mehndi and it is a very old custom and ancient art form of the Asian subcontinent. The propagators were the Mughals. The Mughals taught us all about the … Continue reading
SIGNIFICANCE OF NOSE RING
In the Indian culture the custom of wearing nose rings begin in the 16th century. It originated in the Middle East countries and became popular in India mainly during the Mughal emperors rule. Nose ring is a very popular fashionable … Continue reading
SIGNIFICANCE OF EAR RING
Ear rings are thought to have originated in Asia and the Middle East. Historians believe that both hoop and pendant earrings date back to about 2000 BC. Pierced ear rings date back to ancient Egypt around 1500 BC. Origin of … Continue reading
SIGNIFICANCE OF ANKLET (PAUNJI / PAYAL)
Anklets have a long and rich history in the world. Over the years, women from many cultures used ankle bracelets to create a sexy appearance, show their wealth, signal marital status, attract a suitor, and attract attention to their lovely, … Continue reading
BABA TUMHARI CHIDIYAN बाबा तुम्हारी चिड़ियाँ ~ AMITA SINGH अमिता सिंह
बाबा, देखो खङी हुँ मै,समक्ष तुम्हारे । सिंदूर, बिदिया, चुङी, पायल-बिछुआ पहने। खुश हो ना तुम यह मेरी छवि देख कर , इस रूप के लिए इस सिंदूर के लिए, कितनी कुर्बानियां देकर पैसे जोङे थे तुमने । तुम्हें मैं … Continue reading
LORD JAGANNATH TEMPLE, PURI
Lord of the Universe is lord Jagannatha . The temple is at Puri . This is one of the most sacred pilgrimage spots in India. One of the four abodes or dhamas of the divine that lie on the four … Continue reading
SIGNIFICANCE OF MANGALSUTRA
As per Hindu Dharma, mangalsutra is an ornament of a woman denoting her married status. Each person makes a mangalsutra for the bride as per his capacity. If it is not possible to make a mangalsutra with a cord of … Continue reading
SIGNIFICANCE OF SINDOOR
Sindooor or vermillion holds lot of importance in Indian society. The tradition of application of sindoor in the parting of hair by married Hindu women is considered extremely auspicious and is being carried on since centuries. Symbolic of Married Hindu … Continue reading
CHINGARI चिंगारी ~ AMITA SINGH अमिता सिंह~
उपर वाले ने जिंदगी तो हमें एक ही दी है । जन्म लेते ही रिस्तो में बांधा है । पर हमें एक नाम दिया जाता है । वो हमारी पहचान होती है । क्यो उस पहचान की हम इज्जत ना … Continue reading
BHAJAN SAMRAT BHIKARI BALA
Bhikari Bala was born in Kendrapara district. Pala gayak Hari Nath and pioneering Odia singer Nimain Harichandan and a generation ago dramatist Baishnaba Pani were born in the same area. Both men Harichandan and Bala were great devotees of Lord … Continue reading