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What is Ayurveda? Traditional Indian medicinal sciences, also known as Ayurveda, have a rich cultural and historical background that goes back thousands of years. Ayurveda is considered to be one of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, and it originated in India around 5,000 years ago. The term “Ayurveda” is derived from the […]
Explore the ancient practice of yoga, its origins, different styles, and its profound connection to meditation. Understand how yoga has evolved and its impact on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Why do Indians eat with their hands? Eating with hands is a common practice in many cultures around the world, including India. Indian cuisine is incredibly diverse, with a wide array of flavors, textures, and aromas and the foods of India mostly require one to use their hands with some level of dexterity. Indian food […]
Customer service is key to business success, involving assistance before, during, and after purchase. Indian culture teaches profound respect and hospitality, considering guests as divine. Translating this ethos into customer service suggests treating customers with the utmost respect, understanding, and anticipating their needs, which can lead to higher satisfaction and retention.
Explore the meaning, significance, and cultural importance of Namaste, the traditional Indian greeting. Learn about its origins, variations, and its connection to yoga and spirituality.
Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic poem that tells the story of Prince Rama. Ramayana is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Mahabharata. Once upon a time, in the land of Bharata (modern day Indian Subcontinent), there was a great kingdom called Ayodhya. Rama was born as […]
What is Sree Rama Navami? Sree Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, who is believed to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is observed on the ninth day (navami) of the Chaitra month of the Hindu lunar calendar, which typically falls in March or April of […]
What’s gunpowder? It’s really nothing to do with real gunpowder – but some spice mixes from southern India are referred to gunpowder by folks from other regions (in jest of course) – because of the spicy nature of these spicy mixes. Let us look at some of these – what they are and how and […]
Let’s check out some spices. Now most of the spices you saw in the video seem familiar – but did you know that some of the spices used did not even originate in the Indian Subcontinent? Did you know – potato – known as aaloo or batata or whatever it’s called where you are from […]
What about Southern Masalas? South Indian cuisine also uses a variety of spice blends or masalas, but they are different from the garam masala used in Northern Indian cuisine. Here are some examples of South Indian masalas or spice blends used – and their usage varies and can be quite different than how garam masala […]