Books have long been the source of information going back even further than before the printing press was invented although they took unusual shapes and forms depending upon the culture. The passion to share knowledge and information is the hallmark of a professor, researcher and writer who believes that what he learns is best used by sharing it with others who might be interested.  Many books have been written throughout the years but distribution may have been limited by cost, lack of…

The jewelry speaks eons about the pomp and show of the Indian subcontinent. The opulence and rich culture of the country is directly reflected in the loud and heavy jewelry that adorns the women of this colorful country. With gold being the most preferred metal and each woman sporting at least some jewelry made of gold, it is but natural that several jewelers benefit from the intense appreciation of gold that the Indians exhibit.…

There are many deities in the Hindu mythology and all of them have dedicated followers. Goddess Lakshmi is one of them. She is one of the most popular deities and a symbol for wealth and prosperity in India. Goddess Lakshmi is believed to be the wife of Lord Vishnu. She plays a pivotal role on many occasions like Diwali and at times worshiped when people move in to their new homes!

Besides this, Goddess Lakshmi has turned out to be an inspiration for many artists, for them to create…

Lord Buddha, the founder of the all time popular religious philosophy of Buddhism, lived in North India and he was popularly known as Siddhattha (Siddhartha which means whose purpose in life has been achieved). Buddha’s family name was Gotama. Buddha’s father, King Suddhodana ruled the kingdom of Sakyans at Kapilavatthu in the Nepalese frontier. Buddha’s mother was Maya Devi who was the princess of the Koliyas. 

On the full moon day of May, the queen was travelling from Kapilavatthu…