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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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Mohini Attam

Thursday, 10 November 2011 16:03

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Mohini Attam is one of the youngest Indian Classical dances. This form of dance came into its own by the 16th Century and was evolved under the patronage of Maharaja Swati Thirunal of Travancore (present day south Kerala).

Mohini means a maiden who excites desire and her dance is known as Mohini Attam. From the inception itself, Mohini Attam was conceived as a form of social diversion. The themes of the songs were both religious and social.

In the matter of technical format, there are many similarities between Mohini Attam and Bharat Natyam and also the central motif of adavus (gestures) being the same. It is essentially a solo dance and performed by women with tender and graceful body movements belonging to the lasya style. The hand gestures play an important part as a communication medium.

The costume comprises a white sari with gold ornaments on the neck, waist, wrists and a typical hair bun with flowers on the left side of the head.

The dominant emotion in Mohini Attam is of shringara (love).

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 November 2011 16:13