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What is Kundalini Yoga?

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Yoga literally means “Union”, the union of body, mind, and soul, the union of Jiva with Paramatma, or union with divinity. Practiced for thousands of years, Yoga unites physical exercise, mediation, and breathing techniques that enhance well begin. . There are different types of yoga include Ashtanga Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Kripalu Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, and so on. . . What is Kundalini Yoga? . Kundalini Yoga is one of the most powerful forms of Yoga. It is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline that helps one to improve strength, awareness, and consciousness. It emphasizes expanding the individual sensory awareness and intuition to advance the individual awareness and merge with infinite consciousness. It deals with raising Kundalini energy. . Kundalini is derived from a Sanskrit word that means ‘coiled snake’. Each individual possesses dormant energy, coiled at the base of the spine like a serpent. This energy ...

"Marutsakha" by shivakar bapuji Talpade

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How would you feel when I say that the world's the first airplane was invented not by the Wright brothers of America, but by Shivkar Bapuji Talpade of India. This plane was named 'Marutsakha' by Talpade Ji. 'Marutsakha' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'friend of the winds'. source ; instagram  The first flight of Marutskha has not been properly documented, but it is said that the first flight was completed in 1895, 8 years before the aircraft was built by Wright Brothers. Talpade Ji kept his plane in his storehouse after the first flight, and he stayed there for a long time. Talpade was a Sanskrit scholar and references to the planes given in the Puranas inspired him to construct the Marutsakha. source ; facebook  I t is not the first time the Wright brothers have been accused of dishonesty. In 1906, an editorial in Paris Herald famously wondered if the brothers were "flyers or liars".  To this day, some reject the American duo's 1903 fl...

Ancient Gardens of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

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View of entry gardens leading up to the rock fortress of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. Photo by Barnard Gagnon. Source: Wikipedia. Image used under the GNU Free Documentation License . I was learning about in landscape history classes, despite Sigiriya having been built more than a millennium earlier. I was also struck by the apparent ingenuity and technical ability of these ancient builders in shaping the land and hydrologic systems. The gardens not only feature fountains that function to this day, but the surrounding area, which is located on the highlands in the central part of the island, features ancient aqueducts used to capture water for agricultural irrigation. Aerial view of the gardens at Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. Photo by Chamal M. Source: Wikipedia. Image used under the GNU Free Documentation License Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is an island nation about the size of Ireland located in the Indian Ocean just offshore from India. It’s most familiar to modern-day Ameri...

QUTUB MINAR VISHNU STAMBH

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  QUTUB MINAR VISHNU STAMBHA This is a vintage photo of Qutub Minar back in 1858, taken by Dr John Murray currently in British Library. If you have some understanding of the archaeology of Ancient Indian, you can easily assume this site would have been a place of worship in an era.🙏🕉️ Look at another picture which was also taken by John Murray. The chambers of this architecture look very closer to a Hindu temple instead of a Mosque. Delhi and its adjacent areas are mentioned as Indraprastha in old Hindu scriptures (notably Mahabharata). So this city has been significant in different eras and was the capital of many monarchs. When Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithvi Raj Chauhan in the battle of Tarain II, he conquered the northern parts of India and led the foundation of Delhi Sultanate. Qutub ud Din Aibak, originally a Mamluk slave was one of the trustworthy commanders of Ghouri’s army. When Ghouri was assassinated near Jehlum, modern-day Pakistan in 1206, Aibak became the “Sultan” o...

दुर्गादास राठौड़

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दुर्गादास राठौड़   धन धरती मरुधरा धन पीली परभात। जिण पल दुर्गो जलमियो धनिया माँ झलरात।। (दुर्गा दास राठौड़) (13 अगस्त 1638 – 22 नवम्बर 1718) को 17वीं सदी में  जसवंत सिंह  के निधन के पश्चात्  मारवाड़  में  राठौड़ वंश  को बनाये रखने का श्रेय जाता है।          आगरा में ताजमहल के निकट पुरानी मंडी चौराहे पर वीर दुर्गादास राठौर की घोड़े पर सवार प्रतिमा स्थापित है। 13 अगस्त को उनका 382 वां जन्मदिवस है।         आगरा। वीर शिरोमणि दुर्गादास राठौर का नाम मेवाड़ ही नहीं, अपितु सम्पूर्ण हिन्दुस्तान के इतिहास में त्याग, बलिदान, देश-भक्ति व स्वामिभक्ति के लिये स्वर्ण अक्षरों में अमर है। आगरा में ताजमहल के निकट पुरानी मंडी चौराहे पर वीर दुर्गादास राठौर की घोड़े पर सवार प्रतिमा स्थापित है। 13 अगस्त को उनका 382वां जन्मदिवस है।          महाराजा जसवंत सिंह ने सेना में शामिल किया मारवाड़ की स्वतन्त्रता के लिये वर्षों तक संघर्ष करने वाले वीर पुरुष दुर्गा दास राठौर का जन्म जोधपुर के ए...

Ram Mandir

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir: A series of images showed a grand three-storey stone structure on a raised platform with multiple turrets, pillars and domes.                  The design of the planned Ram Temple in Ayodhya was released today by the trust overseeing its construction, a day before the groundbreaking ceremony by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders. A series of images showed a grand three-storey stone structure on a raised platform with multiple turrets, pillars and domes. The temple will be 161 feet tall and almost double the size of what was originally planned, according to its architect. The interiors show a high dome with intricate carvings.              The design was modified after the Supreme Court verdict in November on the 2.77 acre site claimed by both Hindus and Muslims, where the 16th century Babri mosque stood before it was razed in...

Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple , Diu Overview

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Situated amidst serenity and scenic beauty, the Gangeshwar Temple is dedicated to the transformer of Hindu trinity, Lord Shiva. This ancient Hindu Temple is located 3 km away from Diu in the Fudam Village of Gujarat. Believed to have been built by the Pandavas, this temple is famous for its five Shiva Lingas, i.e. rocks in the shape of Lord Shiva which are present in the middle of the sea. Only the tip of these rocks can be seen whenever there is a high tide because the sea water submerges them. Gangeshwar refers to Lord Shiva who is considered to be the Lord of River Ganga since it descended to earth starting from the tresses of Lord Shiva who is also the presiding deity of the Gangeshwar Mahadev Mandir. Article by : Dharmendrasinh Rathod