Traditional Indian Jewellery: Types, Names and Origins
Despite the Western influence these days, Indian women still turn to traditional jewellery options...
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Category: Culture
Raksha Bandhan: The Brother-Sister Bond of Love
The festival of Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi celebrates the fraternal bond between brothers and...
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Common Indian Superstitions : Amusing or Annoying?
Superstitions are not uniquely Indian and exist in every culture and region across the globe....
Read MoreAnimal Sacrifice Among Hindus in India
Animal sacrifice has been a part of Hinduism for many centuries. Animals are offered to the Goddess Shakti, Goddess Kali or other local deities. Even to this day, the laws have been bypassed when people have been driven to...
Read MoreHindu Funeral Rites and Rituals
Hindu funeral rites and rituals are also known as antim sanskar. When a person’s relative has passed away, honouring these rituals is an important way of ensuring that the soul of the deceased has a smooth passage outside the...
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