1. Mathura The name is enough to tell much about Janmasthmi or Lord Krishna. Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna in Uttar Pradesh, where Janamasthmi is celebrated as the important festival with great enthusaism and devotion. Every year, the main celebration of Janmasthmi takes place in some of the best temples like Banke Bihari, Prem Mandir, and Janma Bhumi Mandir in the city. In Midnight chanting of Shlokas, Bhagvad Katham Rasleelas, Midnight Celebrations are simple and unique ways to welcome Lord Krishna.
INTRODUCTION South Indian classical music in the form of Carnatic Music along with the traditional dance form of Tamil Nadu, Bharatnatyam, confers mystical divinity to the land of Chennai. The Dance and Music Festival, commonly known as the 'Margazhi Festival of Dance and Music ' is a tradition of cultural festive season of madras. Chennai Music Season is an event hosted every December–January in the Chennai. Spanning some six weeks, a number of large and small kutcheris (Carnatic music concerts) are performed by highly competent musicians. The traditional role of the Music Season is to allow the fans of Carnatic music to appreciate performances by renowned artists, and to allow promising young artists to display their talent and skill.
Holi - 'Festival of Colors ', is one of the most important festivals that is celebrated with full enthusiasm in our country during March. The interest possessed by you and the type of experience you want to have are the main factors which decide the best place for you to observe Holi celebrations in India. All over India, people celebrate this festival in their own way from visiting a traditional temple to visiting modern parties. Colors and bhang are most appealing ways to enjoy the air of this festival. If you are really willing to spend your long weekend of Holi away from but haven 't decided yet where to go.
The word Vidya is the root of “ vid ”. vidya word have a meaning is wisdom. Wisdom is gained by a instruction and intuition. Vidya is devided in two parts – Karma-Kanda and Jnana-Kanda. Karma-Kanda’s meaning is work section and Jnana-Kanda’s meaning is knowledge section.
These are being housed on raised platforms in the inner most sanctum or the hall of consciousness. The beautiful and lofty towers, or the gopurams, are one of the highlights of the Thillai Nataraja temple. These are huge structures and represent various elements from the Hindu mythology. The dance of lord shiva, which is cosmic in nature, symbolizes the movements of the universe. The lovely hymns sung by Gnanasambandar, Tirunavukkarasar and Sundarar are exclusively found in the Thillai Nataraja temple only.
After understanding the special knowledge about the God, The true nature of the God comprises his lower and upper nature—the nature (Prakriti) and the consciousness (Purusha), Arjuna inquired from Lord Krishna that what is Brahm? What is the superior self? What is action? What is above all matter? And what is above the forces of nature?
Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in Iyangar Homes Gokulashtami or Krishna Janmashtami or Sri Krishna Jayanthi means the birthday of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, a major Hindu deity worshiped in a variety of different perspectives, is recognised as the ‘Swayam Bhagavan’ in his own right or as the complete/absolute incarnation of Lord Vishnu. While, Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated in a grand manner all across India, by the Hindus, it is of significant importance for the community of Iyangars in South India. Iyangars or Ayyangars is a community of Hindu Brahmins of Tamil origin, whose members follow the Vishishtadvaita philosophy propounded by Sri Ramanujacharya. They are found mostly in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
abilities, talents and known or unknown that born with). According to Prabhananda, (2003), potential is the possibilities of awakening something that lying dormant. Meanwhile, perfection by Vivekananda implies on the act of connecting learning and training in a process to attaining goal that is the highest human potential. He further argue that education is a life-building, man making, character-making, assimilation of ideas and it is not merely on book-learning nor passing examinations or impressing lectures. It is the ability to think originally, stand on owns feet mentally and practically and
You probably heard India has multiple languages, and their culture is really important to him. Indian is also known for their many festivals. India is the land of many festivals, they used to have 365 festivals in a year. India used to have a festival for everyday to bring life and enthusiasm in people. Nowadays, only important festivals are celebrated and during the festival people gather around, have many activities.
During certain times of the year it is also a place for specific celebrations - Halloween, Christmas, and New Year’s are all widely celebrated here. Photo credit: Brendan007 2. Full Moon Party - Koh Phangan, Thailand Koh Phangan is the southeastern island of Thailand, and it is an amazing party spot, especially popular amongst backpackers. People traditionally color themselves with fluorescent paints in preparation to party hard on Sunrise Beach. This happens not once a year, but rather every month!