The core of many religions...

Yoga has become a rage not only in the West but world over.

Interest in ‘Mantras’, a form of Hindu prayer in which words and sentences are repeated rhythmically, has increased tremendously over the last decade. There is overwhelming scientific evidence that Mantras have a salutary effect on our nervous system and well being. Its use and practice has now spread worldwide with people from all walks of life chanting mantras. Read More...

Incense is a perfect reflection of one of our keener senses - the sense of smell.  Imagine primitive man spellbound by the intoxicating aroma of a fresh spring field or a lush forest, and you will understand the origins of incense! Read More...

Astrology is the study of planets, the stars and the solar system. Using these, a practicing astrologer can make out the personality of an individual and forecast about his/her life.  Read More...

Music has no language or boundaries. It gives the singer tremendous satisfaction after a concert as music has healing powers.  In the same way, if bowls can make music how wonderful it would be to the ears? Read More...

Shiva being synonymous with destructive energy is worshipped as the consort of Parvati or Shakti. Shakti is the constructive destruction of the Tamasic qualities, the base form inherent in all. Read More...

 

Yoga as alternative medicine

Yoga and meditation are definite stress busters, soothing frayed nerves. Breathing techniques are known to pump more enthusiasm, than oxygen! Sri Sri Ravishankar the founder of the Art of Living vouches for Sudarshana Kriya. Read More...

According to Buddhist preaching nothing is constant in the universe and everything keeps moving in the cosmic universe. Tibetan medicine is a fine blend of science, art and philosophy.  It provides a holistic approach to health care. Read More...

Mala beads consist of a string of 108 beads, with one bead considered the “summit bead,” which is called a sumeru. Read More...

Every society has relied on the healing power of herbs to treat illness, and in Indian and Chinese cultures, herbal medicines still prevail. Interests in medicinal herbs have grown dramatically in recent years. Consumers now have wide variety of herbal supplements to choose from to help prevent and treat many diseases, including heart disease, cancer, arthritis, low immunity, depression, common colds, and menopausal concerns.  Read More...

Tourists to India will be greeted at every step by Indians, till foreigners have in their lips the word ‘Namaste’.  It’s not uncommon to find Indians greet each other by folding their palms and bowing, when they meet guests and elders. Read More...

Healing with color and light is a form of energy medicine known as color therapy. This form of therapy also known as chromo therapy has been in use for thousand’s of years.  Read More...

Yi Jing literally means ‘The Book of Changes’. What the Vedas is to the Hindus, the Yi Jing is to the Chinese! Practically everything from the Chinese astrology, Feng Shui, miang xiang et al, all have their origins in the Yi Jing  Read More...

Kalash

A kalash is a common sight in the Indian household, at the altar. Any auspicious function has the kalash in place too. Read More...

The worship of the sun, or heliolatry (Gr. ‘helios’: Sun and ‘latry’: worship or excessive devotion), is known to have been prevalent since the beginning of recorded history of man. Sun worship was very important among many cultures. Read More...

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medical science which originated around 3000 BC. Early Ayurveda was alchemy of mythology and science, steeped in as much mysticism as it had scientific basis. Originally passed on from teacher to student by word of mouth, Ayurveda was scripted into ancient Indian texts known as the Vedas. The name Ayurveda is derived from 'Ayus' and 'Veda'. The English translation of ayus is “life”, while Veda is a Sanskrit word which means “knowledge” or “science”.  Read More...

Tourists to any Indian state, especially to the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andra Pradesh will be greeted by elaborate designs at every door-step and even at the temple portals. Many a westerner has clicked photographs of these designs and some have even tried them out!  Read More...