Haryana - Delhi

Like every state in India, the state of Haryana is also a land of numerous temples. The temples and the other religious buildings like temples and gurudwaras speak volume of the culture and the background of the place. The Haryana temples are beautiful and they serve as ideal tourist spots.

Gujarat

Gujarat is a nice place to visit, but few foreign tourists make it here. Gujaratis are among the friendliest, most religious, and helpful people in India. 

Bihar

At one time, Patna was the capital of a good part of India. The name Bihar comes from the word vihara, “monastery.” Bihar is the place where Buddhism was born. There are also important holy places in relation to the Hindu and Jain religions.

Not many travelers come to Bihar, but pilgrims come to visit Bodhgaya, the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. 

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is an illustration of the diverse styles of temple building in the Indian subcontinent. The Chalukyan, Dravidian, Nagara and the Orissa idiom are seen in the construction of temples in this southern state. Tirupati is the best known of the temples of Andhra Pradesh, attracting millions of pilgrims throughout the year.

ISKCON controversy

The following videos deals with a controversial subject. The theories expressed are not the only possible interpretation. Viewers are invited to make a judgment based on all available information.

Yoga and meditation

Meditation is one of the five principles of Yoga. Through the practice of meditation, you will achieve a greater sense of purpose strength of will, strengthen your body and mind providing mental peace and help you fight disease and live longer.

Jagannatha Puri discrimination

Part of an interview with Jahnava Nitai Das in Orissa for an Indian television channel, which was simultaneously recorded by a devotee on a digital camera. Topic of the interview is Puri Jagannatha temple's policy barring foreigners from entering to worship the Lord. For more information on the Bhaktivedanta Ashram, please visit:

http://www.bvashram.org
http://www.foodrelief.org

Astrology

Vedic Astrology originated from ancient India, and was documented by sages in the Vedic scriptures. It is know also as "Jyotish"- the science of light. Basic foundation of Vedic astrology is Brihat Parashara Hora Sashtra by Rishi Parashara,  Jaimini Sutras by Rishi Jaimini, Bhrigu sutras of Rishi Bhrigu, Brihat Jataka of the great Varaha Mihira.

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