Articles related to "Varanasi"

Shiva created Kashi, the eternal city, and took permanent residence there. Kashi, or Varanasi, is destroyed only at the end of 100 kalpas.

Susruta - early Indian surgeon, philosopher and teacher - compiled the Susruta Samhita , a monumental treatise on surgery, over a thousand years ago

India is filled with destinations that have a connection to a religion or a spiritual leader. Here are some of India's most visited pilgrimage places.

Rameshwaram is the southern most Jyotirlinga established from where Rama's bridge to Lanka commences. It has two lingams.

Twelve temples dedicated to Shiva, the Jyotirlingas, are specially revered because it is believed that the spiritually enlightened can see the lingas as columns of fire.

Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with T to Z.

The highlight of the Kurma Purana is the Ishvar Gita, which describes the essentials of Yoga. A lesser-known romance of the Apsara Urvashi is also described.

Places to see in North India include mountains, deserts, holy cities by the sacred river Ganges and stunning architecture from the Taj Mahal to the Golden Temple.

Deep in India's hinterlands, hundreds of miles from civilization, is Khajuraho with exotic sculptures in ancient temples.

India is a shopper's paradise with so many exotic goods on offer. From jewelry to pottery to paintings, there's something to suit all budgets lavish to inexpensive.

The best places to see in India offer stunning architecture, sacred sites, wildlife parks and tropical beaches, all in one country.

Based on ancient skills and cultural values, India's traditional textiles are rich, varied and acclaimed by fashion houses across the world.

Aids awareness event is overshadowed by controversy

According to popular history it was Amir Khusrau who "invented" the sitar. It has been suggested that he may have modified the existing tritantri vina.

The Slow Food Movement is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Terra Madre Day, a worldwide celebration of eco-friendly, traditional, locally produced foods.

India continues to be a popular destination for backpacker travel. There is enough to see for months, and a India is one of the best choices for cheap travel.

Two months in India is enough time to do some serious travelling and some relaxing on the beach or in the mountains. Here are some ideas to help to plan a trip to India.

The organographic system popularized by Hornbostel and Sachs was possibly derived from an Ancient Indian one.

Departures is an original and entertaining travel program on Canada's Outdoor Life Network (OLN) chronicling the adventures of friends Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach.

Tips for planning a trip to India including the best places to visit in India, the best times to go to India and advice for travelling around India on public transport.

To many Khajuraho brings to mind images of erotic sculptures in Indian temples - but this town in central India is more than the source of pornographic picture postcards

The dilemma about free will and God's will exists in every religion and in Hinduism, too, there are questions and explanations available on this subject.

Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with I to L.