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Celebrating the 2010 Krishna Janmashtami Festival in India The festival of Janmashtami commemorates the birthday of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The festival is also referred to as Gokulashtami, or Govinda in Maharastra. Lord Krisha is revered for his wisdom about how to live life on Earth. When is Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated: [...]

Janmashathami On the eighth day of the black half of Bhadra (August-September) was born Shri Krishna, the eighth Avtar or incarnation of Vishnu. Therefore, this day is well-known as Janmashtami or Krishna Janmashtami. This auspicious day of birth of Krishna, the direct manifestation of Vishnu himself, is celebrated in all parts of India with eclat [...]

Jagannath Puri Jagannath Puri : The Temple, The Temple Architecture The Deities, History of the Deities, Puja Timings, Darshan , The Costumes (Veshas), Jagannath Puri : Location Jagannath Puri : Legend Jagannath Puri : Festivals – Sayana Ekaadasee, Dakhinaayana Sankraanti , Damanaka Chaturdasi , Makara Sankraanti , Pushyaabhisheka, Paarshwa Parivartana , Deva Uthaapana , Praavarana [...]

Jagannath Puri Jagannath Puri : The Temple, The Temple Architecture The Deities, History of the Deities, Puja Timings, Darshan , The Costumes (Veshas), Jagannath Puri : Location Jagannath Puri : Legend Jagannath Puri : Festivals – Sayana Ekaadasee, Dakhinaayana Sankraanti , Damanaka Chaturdasi , Makara Sankraanti , Pushyaabhisheka, Paarshwa Parivartana , Deva Uthaapana , Praavarana [...]

Jagannath Puri Jagannath Puri : The Temple, The Temple Architecture The Deities, History of the Deities, Puja Timings, Darshan , The Costumes (Veshas), Jagannath Puri : Location Jagannath Puri : Legend Jagannath Puri : Festivals – Sayana Ekaadasee, Dakhinaayana Sankraanti , Damanaka Chaturdasi , Makara Sankraanti , Pushyaabhisheka, Paarshwa Parivartana , Deva Uthaapana , Praavarana [...]

Jagannath Puri Jagannath Puri : The Temple, The Temple Architecture The Deities, History of the Deities, Puja Timings, Darshan , The Costumes (Veshas), Jagannath Puri : Location Jagannath Puri : Legend Jagannath Puri : Festivals – Sayana Ekaadasee, Dakhinaayana Sankraanti , Damanaka Chaturdasi , Makara Sankraanti , Pushyaabhisheka, Paarshwa Parivartana , Deva Uthaapana , Praavarana [...]

Jagannath Puri Jagannath Puri : The Temple, The Temple Architecture The Deities, History of the Deities, Puja Timings, Darshan , The Costumes (Veshas), Jagannath Puri : Location Jagannath Puri : Legend Jagannath Puri : Festivals – Sayana Ekaadasee, Dakhinaayana Sankraanti , Damanaka Chaturdasi , Makara Sankraanti , Pushyaabhisheka, Paarshwa Parivartana , Deva Uthaapana , Praavarana [...]

Kuchipudi Kuchipudi, one of the art forms of the South had its origin in Andhra Pradesh. It presents scenes from Hindu Epics and mythological tales through dance-dramas combining music, dance and acting. The lyrics used in Kuchipudi are usually in Telugu, though Sanskrit verses are also not uncommon. While Kuchipudi, like Bharata Natyam comprises pure [...]

Kathakali The festival of Onam is blessed with one very striking feather in its cap. The carnival witnesses the performance of unique and unparalleled Kathakali dance-drama. Amongst other places Shoranur, Kovalam and most importantly Cheruthuruthy get the honour of hosting Kathakali shows during the carnival of Onam. Introduction to Kathakali ‘Katha’ means story and ‘Kali’ [...]

Introduction Technique Repertory Abhinaya Movements ————————– Movements Torso movements are known to this dance style. Only the shoulder line changes its angle which appears to be manipulation of the upper torso. This treatment gives the dance style its peculiar fluidity and some its characteristic torso postures. The shoulder line and its deflection (with one shoulder [...]