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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Snakes & Ladders

 The game of Snakes & Ladders was created by the 13th century poet saint Gyandev. It was originally called 'Mokshapat'.

 The ladders in the game represented virtues and the snakes indicated vices. The game was played with cowrie shells and dices. In time, the game underwent several modifications, but its meaning remained the same, i.e. good deeds take people to heaven and evil to a cycle of re-births. Modern days it was called as Ludo game.

Hindustan - combination of Sindhu and Hindu

The Persian invaders converted Country into Hindu. The name 'Hindustan' combines Sindhu and Hindu and thus refers to the land of the Hindus, spoken as Hindustan or India.