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Why go to the temple?
A ‘devotee’ wrote a letter to the editor of an indian newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to the Temple . ‘I’ve gone for 30 years now, he wrote, and in that time I have heard somethin...
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Indian dinning customs
Dining customs in India are quite dissimilar to those in other countries. There it is considered proper Indian etiquette to consume with your hands; this is the way a lot of the Indian people eat. It is tradition and part of...
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New Old Traditions The Evolution of Indian Culture
INDIAN CULTURE HAS BEEN shaped by its long history and the absorption of customs, traditions and ideas from ancient heritages, which were formed during the Vedic age. Indian diversity is visible in its people, religions, ...
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“What’s in a name?” – for your child
LITTLE DID WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE know about Indian traditions when he made this statement. A long time dream of being parents comes true with the arrival of your little bundle of joy. With the entry of this new life, the jour...
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What’s In A Greeting?
“The God in me greets the God in you – The Spirit in me meets the same Spirit in you” I AM AN INDIAN and I am from South Africa, a country with diverse customs and cultures. Unfortunately I don’t know th...
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Sun Signs and their compatibility
AS WE KNOW THERE are twelve zodiac signs in astrology. According to astrology, different signs are governed by the four elements which are water, fire, air and earth. These elements govern and control our nature and personality...
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Garba – A fun and frenzied circular dance
THERE ARE MANY PRE-WEDDING functions in an Indian wedding. Among these, the most entertaining one that is observed is the Garba. Garba is an Indian form of dance that is most familiar amongst Gujaratis as it originated in the G...
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Ramadan – The fast till Eid
HE MONTH OF RAMADAN is for many Muslims the highlight of the Islamic calendar. For newcomers to the faith, or to outsiders, the month-long fast may seem like an epic uphill battle between spirit and flesh. However, fasting is a...
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Varalakshmi Vratham – boon granting – Goddess of Wealth
THE THREAD HAS NINE knots representing the different forms of Mother Lakshmi.The origin of a child is a mother, a woman… She shows what loving, caring and sharing is all about.A woman’s essence lies in her innate ability to...
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Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Janmashtami, or Gokul Ashtami, is one of the most anticipated Indian festivals. It feels like the birth of a family member- the preparations, anticipation and the overall elation is very infectious. As it has been observed for ...