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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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Kathak

Thursday, 10 November 2011 16:06

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Kathaks were originally story tellers who used to dance to illustrate 'Kathas' or stories. They were attached to the temples of North India.

With the advent of Muslim rule, Kathak went from the temple to the courts. Consequently Kathak flowered as a form in the Hindu courts of Rajasthan and the Muslims courts of Delhi, Agra and Lucknow. Court patronage evolved Kathak into a highly technical and stylished art with emphasis on the solo performers and their virtuosity.

Gradually, the two schools became distinctively different the Jaipur Gharana focussed on layakari, or rhythmic wizardly, while the Lucknow Gharana expounded bhava or moods and emotions. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was instrumental in the Lucknow Gharana's growth, ( Satyajit Ray's film Shatranj Ke Khilari, deals with the period). However, both schools have Radha & Krishna as their central theme.

Rhythm, timing and so footwork are the main planks of Kathak. The musical accompaniment to the 200 ghungrus or bells on the dancer's feet, are the sarangi and the tabla.

Kathak is a true fusion of the Hindu and Muslim genius in art and it the only Classical dance of North India.

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 November 2011 16:12