Category: Culture

The Role of A Temple

Role of A Temple In India

In traditional Indian society, the role of a temple in India was multifaceted. Temples were used not only as places of worship but also as vital hubs for social, cultural,…
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Marriage Laws in India

Marriage Laws In India Are Significantly Diverse

Marriage laws in India are diverse and multifaceted, reflecting the country’s rich cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity. The legal framework governing marriages is primarily based on the religious and cultural…
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Government control over Hindu temples

Control Over Hindu Temples Should Be In Hindu Hands Now

The management of religious institutions in India is a complex issue governed by different laws and historical practices. The government’s control over Hindu temples, but not over mosques or churches,…
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Lord Shiva, Adiyogi, Relgious Tolerance In India

Lord Shiva – That Which Is Not – Is The Most Powerful

Lord Shiva is one of the primary deities in Hinduism and is a part of the holy trinity (Trimurti) alongside Lord Brahma, the creator, and Lord Vishnu, the preserver. Shiva…
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Kashi Vishwanath

Kashi Vishwanath Is The Most Significant Of The Jyotirlingas

Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga is one of India’s most revered and significant of the twelve Jyotirlingas. ‘Jyotirlinga’ comes from two Sanskrit words – ‘Jyoti’ meaning ‘light,’ and ‘Linga,’ which signifies Shiva.…
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Indian Vegetarian Food

Indian Vegetarian Food

Imagine you are at a family gathered around a large dining table with Indian Vegetarian food. A variety of colorful vegetarian dishes are spread across the table. There’s a big…
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Joint Family Joint Families

Joint Families Were A Tradition

I still remember those days when multiple joint families would sit together on the connected rooftops in the summer evenings and listen to the stories from the grandmothers for hours.…
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Gotra

Gotra – The Indian Lineage System

In Indian genealogy, the concept of Gotra refers to individuals’ lineage or clan affiliation. It is a way to trace one’s ancestral heritage and establish connections with a particular lineage.…
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Arranged Marriages

Arranged Marriages In India

Arranged marriages have been an integral part of Indian society for centuries. While the practice has evolved, it continues to be a prevalent method of marriage in the country. In…
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Masalas

Masalas The Indian Spice blends

Masalas, or Indian spice blends, play a significant role in Indian cuisine, not only for their flavors but also from an Ayurvedic perspective. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine,…
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