Introduction: Nepal, a land of astounding natural beauty and cultural diversity, is home to a…

Indra Jatra | An Overview of Indra Jatra Festival

Indra is Lord of Rain and the king of Heaven.  Jatra is procession. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day.  Indra Jatra is festival of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.  Some believes Indra Jatra is thanking day to lord Indra for the rain. According to others, the festival is celebrated in the honor of Bahirab, who is Shiva’s manifestation and is believed to destroy evil.

Rudraksha is a seed traditionally used as prayer beads in Hinduism. It is associated with…

In these days, terms like “going green” and “eco-friendly” have become buzz words on talk shows, commercials and product packaging. Eco-friendly literally means earth-friendly or not harmful to the environment.  This term most commonly refers to products that contribute to green living or practices that help conserve resources like water and energy. Eco-friendly products also prevent contributions to air, water and land pollution. You can engage in eco-friendly habits or practices by being more conscious of how you use resources.