Shakti peeth - Kamakhya

Kamakhya temple – Sati Shakti Peeth

Kamakhya Devi – Sati Shakti Peeth Kamakhya Temple, Assam is one among the 52 shakti peeths of India. Kamakhya Temple is situated at the top of Ninanchal Hill ( 800 feets above sea level) in the western part of Guwahati city in Assam, India.There is no image of Shakti here. Within a corner of a […]

Dome of Jwalamukhi temple

Jwalamukhi Temple – Sati Shakti Peeth

Jwalamukhi Temple – Sati Shakti Peeth Jwalamukhi is one among the 52 shakti peeth in India. This is 30 kms from kangra and 56 kms from Dharamshala. There is no idol, the eternal and shinning blue flame emanating from a rock sanctum is worshipped as manifestation of goddess, which is burning without any fuel or

French wedding

French Wedding A charming wedding custom of small French town, which is still in practice where the groom comes to her bride’s home early on the wedding day. Groom escorts her to the wedding chapel in a procession, headed by musician, followed behind by bride with her father, guests and groom with his mother at

Seven architectural wonders of nature

Nature is full of wonders but these architects of natural world are amazing. These creatures have not taken any training and still are masters. In true sense, their creations are the seven wonders of architecture of natural world. 1. SOCIABLE WEAVER BIRD The sociable weaver build their nests on trees, which are largest in the

Last three veterans of world wars

CLAUDE CHOULES The last surviving British veteran is Claude Choules, 108, who lives in Australia. The former seaman is also the last veteran to have served in both world wars. In an interview with The Australian newspaper he shrugged off his achievement, saying: “Everything comes to those who wait and wait.”Born in Worcestershire, he tried

The story of Navratri festival

Navratri – worship of Maa Durga Navratri is nine days of worship done to thank Goddess Durga. Whole of Iindia celebrates this festival. The festival of Navratri is celebrated twice in India.  Once in the Hindi month of Chaitra which is the month of March-April. Secondly, in the month of Ashwin  i.e.  September-October.  It is a nine days long festival in

Important herbs – Milk thistle

Useful herbs – Milk Thistle Dioscorides, a first century Greek physician, gave milk thistlethe name Silybum marianum. Silybum relates to a number of edible thistles and marianumhonors the symbolic associations to the Virgin Mary. This is one of the important herbs which nature has provided to us. This is one of the herbs, which is

Cheese toast

Ingredients: Bread slice – 2. Cheese grated- 1 cup. Capsicum chopped- 1 tbsp. Tomatoes chopped- 1 tbsp. Green chill chopped (optional). Process : In a bowl mix cheese, capsicum, tomatoes, chillies, salt. Mix so that it become like paste, otherwise you can add some cream. Toast the bread slightly. Apply cheese mixture on the bread

Herbal plant – Aloe Vera (Herbs)

Aloe Vera – One of the important herbs provided by nature Aloe vera is one of the most useful herbs which is helpful in various conditions. History of Aloe Vera The generations of past mention the healing methods of Aloe vera plants being handed down through the centuries by word of mouth.  We find that

Story of Navgrah or Nine Planets [ Navagrahas ]

Nava means nine and grah means planets. In Hindu mythology, nine planets hold an important place. Navgrahas are believed to have a significant impact on everyone. So Hindus adorn these planets as deities. These can bring peace and harmony in their life and harmony in their life and to avert any mishap. Each planet is