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Himachal Pradesh is a part of the Indian Himalayas. It has wide valleys imposing Snow Mountains, limpid lakes, rivers and gushing streams. Himachal situated in the heart of the Western Himalaya, identified as “Dev Bhumi” is believed to be the abode of Gods and Goddesses. The entire state is emphasizing with stone as well as wood temples. The rich culture and traditions has made Himachal unique in itself.

The mountainous landscape of Himachal Pradesh, at the foothills of the Himalayas, is made up of a series of valleys and snow covered peaks. Himachal Pradesh is deservedly sought out by adventure lovers. Alternatively, Himachal Pradesh provides a refreshing escape for those who are craving crisp mountain air.

Shimla

Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Shimla the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh is a fabulous hill-station surrounded by dense forests that comprises of oak, deodar, pine and rhododendron forests. Shimla has abundance of natural beauty and the locals are privileged to live in such panoramic locations. This place can enamor anyone with its beauty.

Manali

Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Manali is situated on the banks of Beas River. Manali Local sightseeing includes Hadinmba devi Temple, Sage Vashisth Temple, Rohtang pass and Solang Valley. Manali is also famous for camping, rafting and paragliding. Rafting in Manali can be enjoyed at katrain near Kullu, Paragliding and skiing in manali can be enjoyed in Solangvalley or Rohtangpass area.

Dharamsala

Dharamsala is a city and a municipal council in Kangra district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This is the principal township of Kangra district and overlooks wide spread of the plains. With dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline, Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday.

Spiti valley

The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley located high in the Himalaya Mountains in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Spiti, originally pronounced ‘Piti’ (the middle land), was historically part of Western Tibet .In the 11th century AD Nimagon, the king of Nariss Korssum divided his kingdom amongst his 3 sons of which Spiti and Zanskar together formed a separate kingdom.Later, Ladakh took over the suzerainty of Spiti and Zanskar, and the area was governed by the Nono (younger brother of the King of Ladakh). Since the valley is situated in rain shadow area, north of the Pir Panjal ranges the weather remains pleasant and quite comfortable during summers from mid May to mid October, since the district is snowbound area and Lahaul valley remain isolated from rest of the world from October-May due to closure of the Rohtang Pass.

Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a hill station in Chamba district in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated on 5 hills – Kathlog, Patreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun. In western Himachal Pradesh, the hill station of Dalhousie is full of old world charm and holds lingering echoes of the Raj era. It is named after the British governor General of the 19th century, Lord Dalhousie. The town’s average height is 2036 m, and is surrounded by varied vegetation – pines, deodars, oaks and flowering rhododendron. Dalhousie has charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. Dalhousie is 485 km by road from Delhi and 52 km from Chamba. The closest railhead is Pathankot, 80 km away. The airport at Gaggal in Kangra is at a distance of 135 km .

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It’s Holidays – Be prepared, Himachal is real! #BloggerDreamTeam Himachal Pradesh is a part of the Indian Himalayas. It has wide valleys imposing Snow Mountains, limpid lakes, rivers and gushing streams. Himachal situated in the heart of the Western Himalaya, identified as “Dev Bhumi” is believed to be the abode of Gods and Goddesses. The entire state is emphasizing with stone as well as wood temples. The rich culture and traditions has made Himachal unique in itself.

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Yoga for All

Tadasana

This easy standing pose allows you to focus on deep, rhythmic breathing—an essential element of healthy skin.Yogis and yoginis believe that drawing oxygen into, through, and out of the body releases harmful toxins and keeps vital systems running optimally.

Uttanasana

This one is difficult if your hamstrings are especially tight (hence the importance of warming up first), but luckily, you don’t have to touch the ground or keep your legs pin-straight to get the pose’s skin benefits. “Even if you just bend over at the waist, close your eyes, and let your head hang … you’re clearing everything out and your blood is switching directions,” says Mary Fanto, an instructor at U Studio Yoga. She suggests trying that for one minute a day and working up to five.

Bharadvaja’s Twist

Both Fanto and Paskel say that twisting positions are great for digestive health, which is important for moving toxic properties out of the organs. “Anytime you’re clearing your body of waste, it’s better for your skin,” Fanto says. However, simply twisting isn’t enough—deep, cleansing breaths are a necessary component to the pose. “If you don’t follow up with really good breath and water, then the toxins get released, but then they get trapped,” Paskel points out.

Utkatasana (Chair Pose)

Challenging poses like Chair make the heart beat faster, increasing the circulation of blood flow throughout the body and prompting the skin to sweat out impurities. Chair pose lengthens and strengthens the thigh muscles. Warrior I and Half Moon Pose are more advanced poses that also work the legs.

Mantra for protection from thieves

Mantra for protection from thieves.

चोर भय रक्षा मंत्र 

ॐ करलिनी स्वाहा ॐ कपालिनी स्वाहा l

ह्रीं ह्रीं ह्रीं चोर बंध ठं ठं ठं ll

Mantra for Marriage

मंत्र 

ततौ ययौ रामपुरोगमै: शनै : l

सृगाल मध्यदिव भागह्रूध्दति : ll

Mantra

Tatou yayau rampurogamaiah shanaiah l

Srugal madhyadiv bhaghrudhdtiah ll

Intelligence mantra

ॐ क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं स्वाहा ll

This mantra has to be recited one hundred thousand times to attain siddhi.By reciting this mantra the mind becomes sharp and one gains in knowledge and intelligence. This mantra is useful for those seeking any type of knowledge. This is a mantra for increasing all round knowledge.

wealth mantra for your business

ॐ श्रीं श्रीं श्रीं परमा सिद्धि श्रीं श्रीं ॐ l

This is a mantra to increase wealth in your business,this mantra has to be recited 5000 times in the evening once with a pure heart and dedication for it to take effect and increase wealth in business.

Wealth Mantra

ॐ नमो ह्रीं श्रीं क्रीं श्रीं क्लीं स्लीं श्रीलक्ष्मी मम गृहे धन चिंता दूर करीत स्वाहा l

This is a mantra which has to to recited daily 108 in the morning after taking bath for it to take effect.

श्री हनुमान चालीसा

श्री हनुमान चालीसा

॥दोहा॥

श्री गुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुर सुधारि।

बरनउं रघुबर विमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि॥

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिकै, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार।

बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेश विकार॥

॥चौपाई॥

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर। जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥

राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा। अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥

महावीर विक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥

कंचन बरन बिराज सुवेसा। कानन कुण्डल कुंचित केसा॥

हाथ वज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै। काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै॥

शंकर सुवन केसरीनन्दन। तेज प्रताप महा जग वन्दन॥

विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥

प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥

सूक्ष्म रुप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। विकट रुप धरि लंक जरावा॥

भीम रुप धरि असुर संहारे। रामचन्द्र के काज संवारे॥

लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये। श्रीरघुवीर हरषि उर लाये॥

रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥

सहस बदन तुम्हरो यश गावैं। अस कहि श्री पति कंठ लगावैं॥

सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥

जम कुबेर दिकपाल जहां ते। कवि कोबिद कहि सके कहां ते॥

तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥

तुम्हरो मन्त्र विभीषन माना। लंकेश्वर भये सब जग जाना॥

जुग सहस्त्र योजन पर भानू । लील्यो ताहि मधुर फ़ल जानू॥

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लांघि गए अचरज नाहीं॥

दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥

राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥

सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना॥

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हांक तें कांपै॥

भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै। महावीर जब नाम सुनावै॥

नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा॥

संकट ते हनुमान छुड़ावै। मन क्रम वचन ध्यान जो लावै॥

सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा। तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥

और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोइ अमित जीवन फ़ल पावै॥

चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥

साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे। असुर निकन्दन राम दुलारे॥

अष्ट सिद्धि नवनिधि के दाता। अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥

राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥

तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥

अन्तकाल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहाँ जन्म हरि-भक्त कहाई॥

और देवता चित्त न धरई। हनुमत सेई सर्व सुख करई॥

संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥

जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाई। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाई॥

जो शत बार पाठ कर सोई। छूटहिं बंदि महा सुख होई॥

जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥

तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ ह्रदय महँ डेरा॥

॥दोहा॥

पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रुप।

राम लखन सीता सहित ह्रदय बसहु सुर भूप॥

Ayurveda - Healing Science

Ayurveda is an ancient health care tradition that has been practiced in India for at least 5,000 years. The word comes from the Sanskrit terms ayur (life) and veda (knowledge).

It is the oldest and a complete system of health-care, and integrates the mind, body and spirit, which traces its roots to the Vedas. It was discovered by the sages of Ancient India and first recorded in the Vedas,the world's oldest surviving literature.The word Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that evolves from combination of two words, "Ayuh" meaning life and "veda" meaning knowledge.

Ayurveda - Harmony of body, Mind and Soul.

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Yoga Mantra

ॐ सह नाववतु ।

सह नौ भुनक्तु ।

सह वीर्यं करवावहै ।

तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै ।

ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

Sadhana - Practice to God

A sadhana is a regular spiritual practice that can include yoga postures, breath work, meditation, study, chanting, or even just walks in nature.

Sadhana means any spiritual practice that aids the aspirant to realise God. It is a means to attain the goal of life. Without Sadhana no one can achieve the goal

Chitrakoot Mountain

Chitrakoot is a small town situated in the north Vindhyan range of mountains and is located over the districts of Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh and Satna in Madhya Pradesh. Chitrakoot, "The hills of many wonders" is indeed a gift of nature and the gods. 

hitrakoot covers a vast area including five villages: Karvi, Nayagaon, Sitapur, Kamta and Khohi. As per legend, Lord Rama while on his exile, spent several years in the forests of Chitrakoot. Accordingly Chitrakoot is full of legends, shrines and customs associated with the Ramayana.

Shanti Mantra

ॐ द्यौः शान्तिरन्तरिक्षं शान्तिः 

पृथिवी शान्तिरापः शान्तिरोषधयः शान्तिः ।

वनस्पतयः शान्तिर्विश्वेदेवाः शान्तिर्ब्रह्म शान्तिः 

सर्वं शान्तिः शान्तिरेव शान्तिः सा मा शान्तिरेधि ॥

ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

Yoga and meditation

Yoga and meditation were designed to go together: the yoga helps strengthen the body for long meditation seasons  the meditation helps the mind get into the body for yoga.

Yoga - ancient Indian philosophy

Yoga is a mind and body practice with historical origins in ancient Indian philosophy. Yoga is a path of health, relaxation and inner happiness. We cleanse systematic our body and mind of the tensions (samskaras). This gives us inner happiness, healing and ongoing health. The body becomes healthy. 

The mind becomes positive. We get the properties of inner peace, inexhaustible energy, mental clarity, embracing love, joy and kindness. Yoga provides a variety of techniques.

Significance of Tilak

In Hinduism people wear tilak on their forehead. There is variety in tilak it could be sandal paste or chandan tilak, it could be kumkum that is made of red turmeric powder. Its a believe that a woman should put a kukum tilak on her forehead as that is for her husband’s long life. There is also a scientific reason behind tilak on forehead. Tilak is made up of chandan or turmeric powder and both of them are cool. There is Aajna chakra between eyebrows and applying tilak on that spot makes a cool effect and also good for memory. Tilak stimulates the gland and makes it more active. By putting tilak one can rise its third eye. It helps pran to come up.Put tilak of kumkum or sandalwood paste, remains of yajna.

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini is a Sanskrit word that literally means “snake.” Kundalini is also called “serpent power” because this sleeping spiritual force in every human being lies coiled at the base of the spine. Once awakened, it rises through a series of centers, also called chakras, and finds expression in the form of spiritual knowledge and mystical visions. According to the Tantric tradition, the human body contains seven centers of subtle energy (chakras), referred to as “lotuses,” through whose channels the #kundalini  rises. The concept of kundalini can also be examined from a strictly psychological perspective. From this perspective kundalini can be thought of as a rich source of psychic or libidinous energy in our unconscious. The kundalini is coiled up like a very tight spring, and when released there is sometimes an explosion of power. Properly directed, the kundalini will travel up a tube in the energy body that lies close to the spine. Without proper direction, the release of kundalini can be very uncomfortable and possibly damaging.

Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama,Portuguese

Profession: Explorer

Vasco da Gama was the first European explorer to reach India by sea, helping to establish Portugal as a colonial power and changing the previous dependence Europe had on trade overland. 

Vasco da Gama left Portugal with 4 ships on his first voyage in 1497, rounded the Cape of Good Hope and traveled up the African coast. Arriving in the trading port of Calicut, India in May of 1498 he was warmly 

received, though failed to establish permanent relations.

Earthquake in India/Nepal

10 minutes ago the whole Delhi is shocked with sudden earthquake. Earthquake of 7.4 magnitude in Ritcher scale was felt in Delhi, Kolkata, NCR.

Seismicity in the Himalaya dominantly results from the continental collision of the India and Eurasia plates, which are converging at a relative rate of 40-50 mm/yr. Northward underthrusting of India beneath Eurasia generates numerous earthquakes and consequently makes this area one of the most seismically hazardous regions on Earth. The surface expression of the plate boundary is marked by the foothills of the north-south trending Sulaiman Range in the west, the Indo-Burmese Arc in the east and the east-west trending Himalaya Front in the north of India.

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Diamonds world – India

Do you know Until 1896, India was the only source of diamonds in the world 

The value of “pi”

Do you Know The value of “pi” was first calculated by the Indian Mathematician Budhayana, and he explained the concept of what is known as the Pythagorean Theorem. He discovered this in the 6th century, long before the European mathematicians.

BhaskarAcharya – The Great Astronomer

Do you Know, The BhaskarAcharya rightly calculated the time taken by the earth to orbit the Sun hundreds of years before the astronomer Smart. According to BhaskarAcharya calculation, the total time taken by the Earth to orbit the Sun was 365.258756484 days.

 

The Baily Bridge

The Baily Bridge is the highest bridge in the world. It is located in the Ladakh valley between the Dras and Suru rivers in the Himalayan mountains. It was built by the Indian Army in August 1982.

Oldest European church and synagogue

The oldest European church and synagogue in India are in the city of Cochin. They were built in 1503 and 1568 respectively.It has been rated as the oldest synagogue in all the 53 member-countries of the Commonwealth of Nations.The Jewish Synagogue is located in what is today known as the Jew Town in the Kochi city of Kerala. It is the only one of the seven synagogues in the area that is still in use. The synagogue was built on a land gifted to the Malabari Yehuden community by Raja Varma, the then, Raja of Kochi and shares a common wall with the famous Mattancherry Palace temple. They were descendents of European and Middle Eastern Jews, who made their way to India during the pre British times. Black Jews, comprising traders and craftsmen were allowed only to pray and as such, were not admitted to full membership. 

Angkor Wat - The largest religious building in the world

The largest religious building in the world is Angkor Wat, a Hindu Temple in Cambodia built at the end of the 11th century.

Jews and Christians

Did you know, Jews and Christians have lived continuously in India since 200 B.C. and 52 A.D. respectively.The Republic of India, located in south Asia, is the second most populous nation in the world, with over 1.2 billion people. The country has an historic legacy with three distinct ancient Jewish groups. Today, the Jewish population of India is approximately 5,000.

Mayong (Assam) – Worlds Capital of Black Magic

Mayong (Assam) – Worlds Capital of Black Magic

Mayong is 34km away from Guwahati near the bank of Mighty Brahmaputra river. From time immortal, it is famous for supernatural stories. It is said that people come here from far and wide off area to learn magic. Mayong is a land of Tantra-Mantra and famous for its practice of Black Magic. Age old tradition of Black Magic is also a source of Tourist attractions. There are ample number of ancient shrines and temples in and around Mayong. The place is called the “Land of Pancha Devata”, which refers to five deities who are Dinesh, Ganesh, Vishnu, Siva and Shivi (Parvati). This is also known as the Worlds Capital of “Black Magic”.

India - more than 300,000 refugees

 India provides safety for more than 300,000 refugees originally from Sri Lanka, Tibet, Bhutan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who escaped to flee religious and political persecution.

The Himalayas

The Himalayas—from the Sanskrit hima, meaning “snow,” and alaya, meaning “abode”—are found in the north of India. They extend 1,500 miles and are slowly growing taller, by almost an inch (2.5 cm) a year. Several ancient Indian monasteries are found nestled in the grandeur of these mountains.

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great of Macedon (356-323 B.C.) was one of the first important figures to bring India into contact with the West. After his death, a link between Europe and the East would not be restored until Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) landed in Calicut, India, in 1498. 

world’s first university - Takshila in 700 BC

The world’s first university was established in Takshila in 700 BC. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.

largest employer in the world - Indian railways

 The largest employer in the world is the Indian Railways, employing more over a million people.Railways were first introduced to India in 1853 from Bombay (Now Mumbai) to Thane. In 1951 the systems were nationalized as one unit, the Indian Railways, becoming one of the largest networks in the world

Indian Railway successfully completed 150 years.In 2013-14, IR carried 8,425 million passengers annually or more than 23 million passengers daily.   

   

India Post - worlds Largest post offices

India has the largest number of Post Offices in the world. With around 155618 post offices and over 566000 employees, India has the largest postal network in the world. 

world's highest cricket ground

The world's highest cricket ground is in Chail, Himachal Pradesh. Built in 1893 after leveling a hilltop, this cricket pitch is 2444 meters above sea level.Athough long recognised as the world's highest cricket ground Chail Cricket Ground currently is just a play ground of the Military school in Chail.