DIWALI: Time for some fun! Diwali also is known as the festival of lights, a 5-day festival celebrated by the Hindu families throughout the world. There are numerous tales told regarding its origin. Famously it is said that, when Lord Ram, the banished king of Ayodhya returned his kingdom along with…
The festival of goddess “Varamahalakshmi” is celebrated all over South India mainly by women folks on the second Friday in the month of Shravana. The name derives the meaning of celebrating this festival that is Vara which means “boon” where all the married women pray for the well-being of all…
Independence Day- The Indian freedom struggle stretched a huge time span and made us familiar to some of the brave souls who raised their voices against the British and went beyond their limits with true patriotism in their hearts and intense kindness for the people of their country. When the…
The Indian festive trousseau is never complete without a lustrous pure silk saree and the weddings are the major occasions where the bride prominently drapes around a regal silk saree. The silk saree provides a sensuous and graceful essence in its drapes and not only enhances the beauty of the…
The diversified Indian culture and their strong belief towards traditional values have a close association of relating it to the way of inhabitants dressing which also reflects towards the making process of the robe. The southward horizon of India, have some deep kept tales of gold weaving for which the…
The saree is an emblem of Indian tradition and values with a sense of unity and clarity. The sarees are the representation of the traditions, elegance and enhance the grace of the Indian women with different draping patterns. When a woman veils her body in a saree she is not…
Endless Celebrations Lord Ganesha is regarded as the god of wisdom, knowledge and prosperity. Ganesh Chaturthi is one of those grand Lord Ganesha Festivals that is usually observed being celebrated with grand and glorious ceremonies in India. Ganesh Chaturthi is also often recognized in India as Vinayak Chaturthi. Hindus believe…
With the time many things have changed. But even today Kanchipuram silk saree which defines true beauty of an Indian woman is worn on almost every occasion. Even though this is the oldest Indian attire, it is preferred by most Indian women. That is because it adds to the beauty…