Globally, light is used as a metaphor for knowledge and information. In India, the act of lighting a Diya or a Lamp has a much greater spiritual significance and has been practised since time immemorial. Lighting a Diya is a ritual that is performed everyday before the family altar at dusk, an auspicious occasion, birth, […]
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Apr
Apr
If anyone is asked to identify the above symbol, more likely than not, they will identify it as the Nazi Symbol misappropriated by the Third Reich during World War-2. However, in the Indian civilisation, it is the symbol of auspiciousness and good fortune. It is called the Swastika which is derived from the Sanskrit Words […]
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Apr
Apr
Indians often adorn a colored mark, between the 2 eyebrows on the forehead. It is a sacred and auspicious mark applied during the daily prayer rituals or important events like marriages and birthdays. They are usually made out of a paste of Sandalwood powder, Turmeric powder turned red with lime. The mark is referred to […]
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Mar
Mar
Have you ever wondered why Indians join their hands and greet each other with the word Namaste? Namaste – the traditional and ancient Indian greeting, has now acquired the exalted status of being a standard greeting across the world in these Covid times. It is a word of Sanskrit origin which is derived as follows: […]