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91Marrying a Girl or Guy of Parents choice - Arranged Marriages in India
India is popular for the arranged marriage system where the Parents or elders in the family arrange the marriage of their children. Many Guys and girls are forced to get married according to the wish of their parents. Some parents even resort to emotional blackmail and threatening to get their children married.
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80Elephanta Caves - A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai
Elephanta Caves is an extremely popular tourist location in India. In Elephanta Caves there is hand made temple carved out of one stone which is the abode of Lord Shiva.Elephanta Caves is situated in Elephanta Island which is around eleven kilometers away from the Gateway of India at Mumbai in Maharashtra.
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82Sun Worship in Hinduism
Sun worship in India dates back to ancient times. Sun Worship is a ritual followed by thousands of devotees in Hindu Religion. Most Hindus start their day by worshipping the sun God by offering water and chanting mantras. It is believed that worshipping this God gives energy and good health, which inturn leads to Money and prosperity. References to sun worship are found in Vedas and Puranas.
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82Deepawali - Indian Festival of Lights
Deepawali, or Diwali as it is popularly called, is one of the biggest festivals of India. The word Deepavali comes from the Sanskrit word which means row of lights. During Deepawali festival streets are illuminated and houses are decorated and clay lamps are lit. Diwali is also called as 'the festival of lights'. This year this Festival falls on Wednesday, 26th October 2011.
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81Hinduism - Unity in Diversity
India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in this world. Hinduism is a major religion in India.though the deities of Hindu religion appear to be several, they are really facets of the same Supreme God.
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79Turmeric Information and Recipes - Haldi Doodh, Pickle
Turmeric also known as the Indian Saffron is a member of the ginger family and widely used in Ayurveda because of its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiseptic properties. This spice is also used as food color and to add flavor in Indian cuisine. In India turmeric is considered to be auspicious and also have a religious significance, especially hindu religious rituals. Given are the numerous benefits of turmeric and some pickles and health drinks using turmeric.
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77Religions in India
India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in this world. Majority of the Indian population are Hindus thus giving India the name ‘Hindustan'. However, all the major religions in the world are seen in India too like Christianity, Islam, Jainism, Buddhism and Zoroastrianism.
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75Dr Kiran Bedi - The Pride of India
Dr Kiran Bedi is one of the most admired Indian celebrities. She is also India’s first and highest ranking woman officer who joined the Indian Police Service in 1972. She has also been a Lecturer and Tennis Champion, authored several books, been an actress and anchor for radio and television shows and been a columnist with leading newspapers and magazines. Kiren Bedi is a sought after speaker on social, professional and leadership issues.
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73Nag Panchami Festival 2012
Nag Panchami is an important Hindu Festival celebrated in the month of Shravan. Nag Panchami Festival is observed on the 5th day after Amavasi in Shravan month.This year Naga Panchami falls on 8th July 2012 Sunday. This festival is also known as Nagarapanchami. Apart from Shravan Month this festival is also celebrated in some parts of India on the fifth day after Purnima in Ashar Month. This festival is also known as Mansa Devi Ashtanag Puja as the Snake Goddess Manasa Devi and Ashta Nag are w
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73Jyotirlinga Temples of Bhagwan Shankar
Lord Shiva is one of the most popular and worshipped Gods in Hindu Religion the Jyotirlingas of Bhagwan Shankar have great aura and presence.Out of these 12 Jyotirlingas in India 5 are in Maharashtra, 1 in Gujarat, 1 in Tamiilnadu, 1 in Uttaranchal , 1 in Utter Pradesh, 1 in Andra Pradesh and 2 in Madya Pradesh.
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