Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations 2022


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Kerala, perched on the Southern tip of the Indian subcontinent is an ever-green tourist delight. Chosen by God as His own country, Kerala has everything that a tourist looks forward to. Virgin beaches, romantic backwaters, invigorating hill stations, enthralling waterfalls and great historical monuments craft Kerala into one of the ten paradises in the world. With a moderate climate and civilized people, the state is immensely blessed by Mother Nature. If marriages are made in Heaven, what better place to have the ceremony than in God’s Own Country? Yes, Kerala is becoming one of the most important Wedding Destinations in the world. As a wedding destination, Kerala offers you many options as a beach wedding, a houseboat wedding or a wedding by the hills. Along with this, this historical land is fast becoming a popular MICE destination. Thanks to the numerous facilities available for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions. With the most sought-after professionals and an excellent network of hospitals, India is becoming a very hot medical tourism destination in the world. It is the land of everlasting festivals and vibrant art forms. The multicultural land with peoples from diverse religions, communities and sects is an abode of a prosperous legacy. The year-round festivals proffer golden opportunities to explore the tradition and cultural heritage of this great historical soil. The uniqueness of Ayurveda brings the person to a new sphere of rejuvenation. The system is the consequence of the vigorous contemplation and research of great scholars. And, we are equipped for you with a prelude to God’s own country. We offer indispensable insights about wedding tourism, MICE tourism, medical tourism, pilgrimage tourism, monsoon tourism, plantation tourism, festivals, art forms, Ayurveda and accommodation facilities along with the fascinating destinations under the fourteen districts.




Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations 2023


Book Description

Kerala, perched on the Southern tip of the Indian subcontinent is an ever-green tourist delight. Chosen by God as His own country, Kerala has everything that a tourist looks forward to. Virgin beaches, romantic backwaters, invigorating hill stations, enthralling waterfalls and great historical monuments craft Kerala into one of the ten paradises in the world. With a moderate climate and civilized people, the state is immensely blessed by Mother Nature. If marriages are made in Heaven, what better place to have the ceremony than in God’s Own Country? Yes, Kerala is becoming one of the most important Wedding Destinations in the world. As a wedding destination, Kerala offers you many options as a beach wedding, a houseboat wedding or a wedding by the hills. Along with this, this historical land is fast becoming a popular MICE destination. Thanks to the numerous facilities available for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions. With the most sought-after professionals and an excellent network of hospitals, India is becoming a very hot medical tourism destination in the world. It is the land of everlasting festivals and vibrant art forms. The multicultural land with peoples from diverse religions, communities and sects is an abode of a prosperous legacy. The year-round festivals proffer golden opportunities to explore the tradition and cultural heritage of this great historical soil. The uniqueness of Ayurveda brings the person to a new sphere of rejuvenation. The system is the consequence of the vigorous contemplation and research of great scholars. And, we are equipped for you with a prelude to God’s own country. We offer indispensable insights about wedding tourism, MICE tourism, medical tourism, pilgrimage tourism, monsoon tourism, plantation tourism, festivals, art forms, Ayurveda and accommodation facilities along with the fascinating destinations under the fourteen districts.




Campus Plus 2022


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India, bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the North and edged by an endless stretch of golden beaches, is the land of hoary tradition and cultural diversity. A vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, glorious historical sites and royal cities, misty mountain hideaways, colourful people, rich civilizations and festivities craft India Incredible. Recent years have witnessed the educational scene, especially the higher education sector in the State undergoing a sea change in respect of quality, diversity and accessibility in tune with the global trends. Kerala’s surge in the educational front is to be viewed in the backdrop of the country’s great legacy in education. India has been a major seat of learning for thousands of years. The country was home to Takshashila, the first university in the world and Aryabhama, the inventor of the digit Zero. In fact, education in Kerala has now become more value-added and affordable, thanks to the proactive initiatives of the State Government and the active involvement of the private sector. Moreover, in the higher education market, Kerala has a significant edge in respect of cost which means that there would be a growing influx of candidates into the state from outside the state for better and affordable professional education in the days to come. With the most sought-after professionals and an excellent network of institutes, Kerala is becoming the very preferred educational destination in the world. And, we are equipped for you with some elucidations which step-up her significance on the educational map. In Campus Plus, we propose some valuable information along with a number of educational institutes in the State which will be useful for the students and parents in the higher education scenario.




The Huge Book of Amazing Facts and Interesting Stuff Christmas Edition


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Sprinkle Some Festive Cheer on Your Trivia Game! Deck the halls with... facts? Absolutely! Jenny Kellett, the queen of trivia, is back with the Christmas edition of her bestselling "The HUGE Book of Amazing Facts & Interesting Stuff." Packed fuller than a Christmas stocking, this edition features over 700 festive trivia facts that will jingle all the way into your brain. Bursting with the kind of humor that could rival any Christmas cracker joke, this collection is perfect for spreading holiday cheer to the whole family. Sneak a Peek Under the Tree • According to Statistics Canada, 3.5 million fruitcakes are sold annually in the country. Whether they are eaten or not remains a mystery. • The U.S. was fashionably late to the Christmas party, only making it a federal holiday in 1870. • Male reindeer shed their antlers in early December, while females keep theirs through the winter. So, technically, Rudolph would likely be female! • Irving Berlin, who penned “White Christmas,” was Jewish. Facts All Wrapped Up in Categories From "Christmas Around the World" to "The Economics of Christmas," there's a chapter for everyone—even your awkward uncle. Perfect for Yuletide Fun Whether you’re young or just young at heart, this is the ideal read for family gatherings by the fireplace. Amp up the holiday vibes and impress the in-laws or that one cousin who thinks they know everything. It’s the season of giving, after all. Why not gift some festive knowledge with the most up-to-date Christmas trivia book around? Order your copy today and get ready to sleigh your next holiday trivia game!




Kurukshetra June 2022 (English)


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A monthly published in Hindi and English. The journal is devoted to all aspects of rural reconstruction and village democracy. The journal carries educative and informative articles on rural development and is useful for scholars, academicians and students preparing for civil services and other competitive examinations.




A TO Z INDIA - JANUARY 2022


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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: WHY MARGAZHI MONTH IS AUSPICIOUS UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE BEHIND ANCIENT HINDU CALENDAR - The auspicious month of Margasheersha, also known as Margazhi in Tamil, has started from 16 December. Margasheersha is considered auspicious for putting efforts into one’s own spiritual growth - be it Sadhana, Vrata, Bhajan or Pooja - for the Upasakas of Shiva, Shakti, Vishnu as well as others.




Anchor India 2022


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India, bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the North and edged by an endless stretch of golden beaches, is the land of hoary tradition and cultural diverse. Vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, glorious historical sites and royal cities, misty mountain hideaways, colourful people, rich civilizations and festivities craft India Incredible. The delightful South India where Indian heritage is more intact has much to offer to this ancient tradition. Humankind's medical odysseys in search of destinations of heavenly healing have a long history. In the modern age, man wanted to move around as he wanted to see places which had been alien to him hitherto. India is one of the prime places to fulfill the natural instinct of man to move from one place to another and get unperturbed. Now, he is exploring places not only for satiating his thirst for seeing newer lands alone but people travel across the globe in search of health destinations as well. With the most sought after professionals and excellent network of hospitals India is becoming the very hot medical tourism destination in the world. As in the magnificent past, nowadays India is extremely renowned for its coir, coconut, marine resources, tea and coffee. The financial institutions are playing an important role in the growth of the country. This great historical soil turns out to be an abode of investment. The prime place is specified to real estate. Real estate is akin to a gold mine. In times of misery, it will yield gold. And, we are equipped for you with some illuminations which enhance her significance in the world map. Anchor India depicts the most vibrant Indian scenario of medical tourism, banks, coir, coconut, coffee, tea, marine resources, space making and space makers along with amazing tourism maturity of the country.




A to Z India - Magazine: January 2022


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WHY MARGAZHI MONTH IS AUSPICIOUS UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE BEHIND ANCIENT HINDU CALENDAR - The auspicious month of Margasheersha, also known as Margazhi in Tamil, has started from 16 December. Margasheersha is considered auspicious for putting efforts into one's own spiritual growth - be it Sadhana, Vrata, Bhajan or Pooja - for the Upasakas of Shiva, Shakti, Vishnu as well as others; THE RISE OF THE PRODIGY, M.L. VASANTHAKUMARI - M.L. . Vasanthakumari (1928- 1990) redefined the way Carnatic music was presented. MS, DKP and MLV — they formed a triumvirate.




The Routledge Handbook of Hindu Temples


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This handbook is a comprehensive study of the archaeology, social history and the cultural landscape of the Hindu temple. Perhaps the most recognizable of the material forms of Hinduism, temples are lived, dynamic spaces. They are significant sites for the creation of cultural heritage, both in the past and in the present. Drawing on historiographical surveys and in-depth case studies, the volume centres the material form of the Hindu temple as an entry point to study its many adaptations and transformations from the early centuries CE to the 20th century. It highlights the vibrancy and dynamism of the shrine in different locales and studies the active participation of the community for its establishment, maintenance and survival. The illustrated handbook takes a unique approach by focusing on the social base of the temple rather than its aesthetics or chronological linear development. It fills a significant gap in the study of Hinduism and will be an indispensable resource for scholars of archaeology, Hinduism, Indian history, religious studies, museum studies, South Asian history and Southeast Asian history. Chapters 1, 4 and 5 of this book are available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. They have been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.




The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Hinduism


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An accessible and up-to-date survey of scholarly thinking about Hinduism, perfect for courses on Hinduism or world religions The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Hinduism examines the historical trajectories that have led to the modern religion of Hinduism. Covering main themes such as philosophy, practice, society, and science, this comprehensive volume brings together a variety of approaches and perspectives in Hindu Studies to help readers better appreciate the richness, complexity, and diversity of Hinduism. Essays by acknowledged experts in the field present historical accounts of all major traditions, analyze key texts, engage with Hindu theology and philosophy, address contemporary questions of colonialism and identity, and more. Throughout the text, the authors highlight the links, common threads, and issues that reoccur in the history of Hinduism. Fully revised and updated, the second edition of the Companion incorporates the most recent scholarship and reflects the trend away from essentialist understandings of Hinduism. New chapters examine the Goddess tradition, Hindu diaspora, Hinduism and inter-religious comparison, Hindu philosophy, and Indian astronomy, medicine, language, and mathematics. This edition places further emphasis on the importance of region-specific studies in analyzing Hinduism, discusses important theoretical issues, and offers fresh perspectives on current discourse in Hindu society and politics. Provides a thorough overview of major texts, their histories, and the traditions that preserve them Describes the major textual traditions in Sanskrit with examples in different Indian vernacular languages Addresses major issues and contemporary debates about the nature and study of Hinduism Discusses the importance of systematic, rational thinking in Indian sciences, philosophy, and theology Examines key socio-political themes in Hinduism that are of particular relevance to the modern world The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Hinduism, Second Edition is an excellent text for undergraduate courses on Hinduism in Religious Studies and Philosophy departments, and an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers in Hindu Studies.