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Wearing different types of head coverings in many religious and spiritual traditions, includes Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Sikhism as well. Covering your head is believe to be very auspicious, even brides and grooms cover their heads for the wedding ceremony. But what is the reason behind covering our heads during religious or any auspicious work?…
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Clean and pristine, enchanting and hypnotizing, Wayanad the green paradise settles among the mountains of the Western Ghats, forming the border with the world of the greener part of Kerala. The vast stretches of mist capped mountains, green meadows of valleys, white water springs, blue water lakes and wild forests express the splendid natural beauty…
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A number of auspicious signs and symbols have been passed down since early days of religion in India which brings peace and harmony. Among them ‘Ashtamangala’ is a sacred suite of eight auspicious signs featurin in a number of Indian religions such as Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism. These symbols or symbolic attributes are yidam and…
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Found in the depths of oceans, Shankh also known as conch shell is a natural home of sea snails to protect them from predators. As the creatures grow, they cast it away. But being the natural wonder, shankh is think about auspicious and its sound emanates the sound of Om which helps to purify the…
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Tulsi also known as Holy basil and Vrinda, is a sacred plant in Hindu belief. She is regarded as the avatar of Goddess Lakshmi, and thus the consort of the Lord Vishnu. The offering of its leaves is mandatory in ritualistic worship of Lord Vishnu and his avatars like Krishna and Vithoba. The leaves of…
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Bay leaf is an aromatic herb that is commonly used in cooking and have a long history, originating as an ornamental symbol of honor and success, and worn by Roman and Greek emperors, as well as Olympians, scholars, heroes, and poets. Bay leaf is rich in antioxidants, minerals and fibres, giving it the ability to…
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Dartmoor is beautiful, wild, and full of wonderful places to travel and explore. Dartmoor is an upland area in Southern Devon, England. National Park status protects the moorland and surrounding land since 1951. The granite that forms it was produced, in the depths of the earth, over 300 million years ago, and humankind has shaped…
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The peacocks are bright colour birds with predominantly blue fan like crest of spatula-tipped wire like feathers. And is best recognize for their long train with elongate upper-tail covert feathers which bear colourful eyespots. These stiff feathers are raise into a fan and quivered in a display during courtship. Prominent in many cultures, the peacock…
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Postpartum confinement refers to a traditional practice following childbirth. The transition from pregnancy to postpartum, new mothers experiences lot of changes from tiredness to hormone fluctuations. They probably continue to see changes in the body and emotions following childbirth. No matter how you deliver your baby, the postpartum confinement period is generally consider important for…
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Amla is a highly potent medicinal plant with innumerable healing properties. Super-fruit amla derives its name from the sanskrit word ‘Amlaki’ meaning “nectar of life”and adding to your daily diet is a great way to get antioxidants and vitamins that offer several health benefits. Amla has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties as well. You’ll also find…