When Earth was abducted
On Earth Day 2021, a look at what it means through the prism of Hinduism. Mythology is not merely stories, so read all about when Earth was abducted and rescued. Big lessons for us today!
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Stepwells of India
India the Continent masquerading as a country: Part 4 Stepwells of India are the architectural world’s equivalent of an endangered species. Jasmine Trails Travel Guides Stepwells! Well you have probably never heard of them. No need to worry, this Jasmine Trails Travel Guide focuses exclusively on the intricacies and glories of the Stepwells of India….
Turbans of India
India the Continent masquerading as a country: Part 3 Turbans of India Jasmine Trails Travel Guides Significance and history are woven into the very fabric of the Turbans of India The style of the turban is important, as this represent the individual’s caste, religion, profession and the specific geographic region the person belongs to. The…
Dances of India
Dances of India Jasmine Trails Travel Guides India the Continent masquerading as a country: Part 2 Like India, the Dances of India are equally diverse in their nature and origins. The Dances of India are broadly classified as classical or folk. The former are usually spiritual in content and the latter are also spiritual…
The Continent masquerading as a Country
India the Continent masquerading as a Country: Part 1 Jasmine Trails Travel Guides Believe it of not, India is the Continent masquerading as a Country. India is the most, geographically, religiously, racially, ethnically and linguistically diverse nation in the world. The seventh largest and soon to be the most populous country in the world! [bctt…
Southern Splendours Tour: A South India Travel Guide
A Jasmine Trails travel guide: South India – Part I A quick guide for the Southern Splendours tour January 2020 The cities and towns that are covered in this Jasmine Trails travel guide are: Chennai- Mamallapuram- Pondicherry- Gangaikoda Cholapuram- Kumbakonam- Thanjavur (Tanjore)- Madurai- Thekkady- Kumarakom- Cochin In April 2017 we had blogged about “Where to…
10 Must-bring items when you pack for India
When traveling to places you are unfamiliar with it can be a challenge to decide what to take and what to leave behind. What can you buy locally and what are the must-bring items when you make that India packing list? This is a list of the basic 10 must-bring items when you pack for…
The best time to travel to India
An overview of the weather in India to help you plan your trip and pack. So what is the best time to travel to India ? Weather and temperatures vary greatly in India from region to region as well as seasonally. The best time to travel to India depends on which region you plan to…