By Jaswinder Singh on January 16, 2016
kinnars
Customs/Traditions

Transgenders are better known as Hijras or Kinnars in countries like India. Unfortunately unlike the developed world, life is not easy for such people in these parts of the world. Most of them do not work in professional lives but their livelihood depends on the charity and funds given by people during their happy times […]
By Jaswinder Singh on January 16, 2016
Happy Gurupurab 2016
Customs/Traditions

Today as we remember the birth of Saint Soldier all wrapped in one We realize how great He was, like Him there was no other, not at all, none He taught valour and strength by asking one to fight one and quarter lac You can only be a true sikh and His follower, if courage […]
By s.heeralal on January 14, 2016
charity donation, daan punya, makar sankranti
Customs/Traditions

Makar Sankranti is a festival which is celebrated in January second week in the Asian subcontinent. The festival is an occasion to do charity donations and other pious deeds. Let us learn about the importance and significance of this day. Makar Sankranti: The Solar Festival Most of the festivals of India are in tune with […]
By Sunil Trikha on December 25, 2015
Customs/Traditions

We wish you a Merry Xmas 2015, hope remember all of you What great sacrifices the Lord Jesus did, what all He went through Today as we enjoy the feast on this Holy day, let us not forget at all If He had not allowed to crucify Himself, we would not stand tall He showed […]
By Sudipta Ray on December 18, 2015
copper vessels
Customs/Traditions

Copper was extensively used in ancient times in countries such as India to make vessels. In this article we will discuss how copper utensils are very useful and water that is stored in copper utensils has the quality to kill many bacteria in our body. Even the scientists today agree that copper does have some very good […]
By Mrs Manjeet Brar on December 16, 2015
Shaheedi Diwas Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Customs/Traditions

Today as we remember the Shaheedi Dihara of this great soul Tears come into the eyes if you hear story of His martyrdom whole He was a benevolent Saintly King who endured sufferings for us all It was due to his sacrifices, that with pride we can stand tall He was forced by Jahangir to […]
By Pt Ram Dhiraj Mishra on December 8, 2015
ancient death rituals
Customs/Traditions

Today is a commercial world marked by fast life and weighing everything with money. No doubt William Davies wrote the poem “Leisure” which has been super popular – no time to stand and stare. In this post we will talk about the traditions which are followed in certain parts of the world such as in […]
By s.heeralal on November 30, 2015
The Fire Of Purification
Customs/Traditions

Whatever may be the differences, at the end the body gets consumed by fire Whether it is the richest or poorest, they all finally end up at the altar of pyre The true yogi and Saint does not wait for the day when prana Yam does snatch And there are normal karamyogis who by their deeds, […]
By Daisy Astrologer on November 26, 2015
Charan Sparsh: The Culture
Customs/Traditions

It is a tradition in the Oriental world to touch the feet of anyone who is senior and respectable especially in age. While many of the Occidental residents have difficulty in appreciating and understanding the science and philosophy behind it, even the younger generation of the East are also forgetting this culture. You can also […]
By Pareesh Goyenka on November 25, 2015
Migraine cure
Customs/Traditions

This is a simple yet effective remedy for migraine pain. Many of us are hassled by migraine pain and it really makes our life difficult. We goto different doctors, eat different painkillers and it leads us to nowhere. So why not try this at least a few times before you decide to ignore it. Take […]