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HEALTH BENEFITS OF CARROT
Carrot is one of the most versatile vegetables that is highly nutritious and suitable to be included in most juice recipe. Description Carrot is one of my favorite juice ingredients. It not only tastes good, it has so many health … Continue reading
DANDA NACHA, A FOLK DANCE OF ODISHA
Resting for about twelve months, spring comes with sheer joy and happiness. Usually spring arrives during the month of March and April with various fairs and festivals. And then the full of odisha dances. Among these dances forms, Danda Nacha … Continue reading
MAA SAMALESWARI TEMPLE AT SAMBALPUR
Maa Samaleswari is the presiding deity of Sambalpur and is a strong religious force in western part of Odisha. Maa Samaleswari is known as the symbol of Sambalpuri “Sambalpuri” Culture. On the bank of the river Mahanadi the mother goddess … Continue reading
VYASA KABI FAKIR MOHAN SENAPATI
Fakir Mohan Senapati was born in a Khandayat family in a small village ‘Malli Kashapur’ near Balasore town. His father died when he was at the age of one year and five months only. His mother also died after 14 … Continue reading
MUKTESHWAR TEMPLE AT BHUBANESWAR
Mukteshwar Temple — An important landmark to the architectural development in Odisha, the Mukteshwar Temple is often described as one of jewels of Odisha for its exquisite sculptures and elegant looks. The plan is now a full fledged five sectioned … Continue reading
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
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