How to Read Positive Affirmations in Urdu
Urdu is a dialect of Hindustani spoken in India and Pakistan. The Urdu alphabet is derived from the Persian alphabet, which is in turn derived from the Arabic alphabet, leading to many visual...
View ArticleThe Role of Women in Sikhism
The Adi Granth, or the Guru Granth Sahib, is the first scripture in Sikhism and outlines the role of women in the scriptures. In Sikhism, women are considered to be equal to men. The common belief is...
View ArticleHow to Tie a Turban Knot
Turbans are traditionally worn by men from the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. They are created by wrapping a long cotton scarf around the head and knotting it in place. Turbans are also...
View ArticleThe Differences Between American Indians & Alaska Natives
American Indians and Alaska Natives have inhabited North America for approximately 7,000 years. Anthropologists have traced the migration of northern based tribes that crossed the Bering Strait as...
View ArticleHow to Clean a Sari
A sari is a traditional dress worn by women in the Indian subcontinent. The patterns, colors and the way of wrapping it around the body vary depending on each country and region.Traditional saris are...
View ArticleIndian Birthday Gift Traditions
People in countries around the world have their own way of celebrating birthdays according to their cultures and traditions. Many birthday celebrations are marked by parties, songs and gift-giving. The...
View ArticleHow to Write an Essay in Hindi
Writing an essay is one of the best ways to teach students how to expand on their own ideas by taking a subject and focusing on a specific aspect. Doing this in their first language may be easier than...
View ArticleHow to Do the Hopi Snake Dance
The Hopi Indians perform the Hopi snake dance sometime between the middle and end of August every year. It is a form of prayer for rain that originated in the northeastern part of Arizona. The snakes...
View ArticleWhat Kind of Activities Did the Pueblo Indians Do?
The Pueblo culture is one of the oldest cultures in the world. Pueblo history can be documented for 7,000 years. The name "Anasazi," Navajo for "ancient ones." was given the ancestors of the Pueblo...
View ArticlePositive Effects of Western Culture on Indian Culture
Indian culture has been significantly affected by Western culture, primarily due to British Colonialism in India for over 300 years. In the 1660s, The British East India Company organized trading posts...
View ArticleHow to Make a Pakistani Dress
A traditional Pakistani dress is called a salwar kameez. It is a combination of a top (salwar), bottom (kameez) and matching scarf (duppata). The salwar kameez is generally quite long as it drops below...
View ArticleIndian Artifact Certification
Indian artifacts and antiquities have been a niche in the world of collecting for many years. Starting as early as 1880, collectors of Indian artifacts helped to keep alive traditions and creativity...
View ArticleHindu Art & Architecture
Hindu art and architecture are a rich tapestry with roots dating back to times as ancient as 2000 B.C. The art and architecture of Hinduism are richly visual, as evidenced in paintings that seem as if...
View ArticleWhat is the Thread Ceremony?
The Thread Ceremony, traditionally called Upanyanam, is a ritual performed for upper class Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Vaishya boys. This ceremony symbolized a second birth of the child. This birth is a...
View ArticleIndian Goundar Customs
Indian Goundars, also known as Kongu Vellalars, from the Indian States of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, employ many customs and traditions that have spanned centuries. The most specific and detailed custom...
View ArticleAncient Pueblo Clothing
The ancient Native American Pueblo people are often called Anasazi. The area they inhabited was where present-day Arizona, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico adjoin. They are known for mud-brick villages...
View ArticleThe History of Seminole Indian Dolls
The history of doll-making by the Seminole Indians of Florida dates back to the late 19th century. The Seminole doll is made from the fibers of palmetto plants and represents Seminole traditions in...
View ArticleAbout the Caste Systems of Today
A caste system is an organization and division of people according to inherited social class. The caste system of India was introduced by the Vedic lawmakers and it has fostered a racist and...
View ArticleHow Did the Mohawk Indians Get Their Name?
Mohawk means man-eaters. However, the Mohawks referred to themselves as Kanienkehaka, which means "people of the place of flint." The word Mohawk comes from the Abenaki words for possessor of the...
View ArticleHow to Tie a Smart Turban
For thousands of years, the smart turban has been an honored tradition as a headdress worn by men. There are numerous types of turbans, such as the Pagri that is worn in northern India, and the Dastar...
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