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Mark Twain has said this about India. "There is only one India" he was so awestruck that he fell into a swoon of superlatives. “The land of dreams and romance, A wonderland of fabulous wealth and fabulous poverty, splendor and rags. The sole country under the sun that is endowed with an imperishable interest for alien and poor, bond and free, the one land that all men desire to see and having seen once, by even a glimpse, would not give that glimpse for the shows of all the rest of the globe combined“.

Land of Siddhartha's Journey

Buddhism in India began with the life of Siddhartha Gautama (ca. 563-483 B.C.), a prince from the small Shakya Kingdom located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal. Brought up in luxury, the prince abandoned his home and wandered forth as a religious beggar, searching for the meaning of existence. Visit India and travel on the Buddha's trail to experience the philosophy called Buddhism. For more of Buddha's teachings & tours Click Here

Travel with Railway

It is a treat to unravel the captivating beauty of India by traveling in the sub-continent. The sonorous forts, palaces, dazzling deserts, sun kissed beaches, deep, penetrating forests and their rare species and of course all of this has been meticulously interlinked by the Indian Railways. Since 16 April, 1853, the Indian Railways have come a long way. The Indian Railways today rank as the largest rail network in Asia and the world's second largest under one management. Come and visit the magnificent places of India by Rail.

Know India Better

India, the largest democracy in the world inhabited by more than one billion people, dazzling with a civilisation, whose roots go back to 5000 years. In the north, crowned by the mighty Himalayas, stretching for 3500 kilometers long, towering 8848 meters high & garlanded by a spectacular coastline consisting of three seas. India is a kaleidoscope of landscapes, magnificent historical sites and royal castles, golden beaches, misty mountains, colourful people, rich cultures & festivities. India's amazing diversity has made it one of the most enchanting holiday destination for all tourists and true adventure seekers.

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Bharat Natyam

Thursday, 10 November 2011 16:01

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Bharat Natyam, one of the oldest Indian Classical dance forms is an essence of dedicatory dance. This was performed by Devadasis in the temples, primarily in Tamil Nadu and to lesser extent in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Bharat Natyam is compounded from 'bha' for bhava or emotional projection, 'ra' for raga or melody and 'ta' for tala rhythm. Natyam means the art of dance.

The Sangam Age from 500 B.C to 500 AD marks the evolution of this dance form. The early part of the present century saw the resurgence of this dance form.

The key posture of this dance form requires the upper part of the body to be erect, the legs bent halfway down with the knees spread out, and the feet positioned like a half open fan. Practically every part of the body has its distinct movement.

The songs used are composed from the poetic literature of Tamil, Telegu, and Sanskrit and to some extent Kannada. The accompanying music is in pure Carnatic style.

Today, Bharat Natyam is not a dance style but a dance technique.

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 November 2011 16:13