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The earliest "Lion Dog" in Tibet had long hair, were small in size and similar to the Maltese in type. As Tibet and China exchanged traditions and beliefs of culture and religion, the exchange of dogs became a two-way affair as well. The Chinese definitely interbred their small dogs, which were of many varieties, with the Tibetans with long hair, and the people of Tibet no doubt interbred their small dog with those from the Chinese people. The outcome of this interbreeding eventually became the Shih Tzu. The Chinese called the Shih Tzu "Tibetan Lion Dog." The Apso was also involved with the interbreeding practices. The Tibetans called the Apso, "ApsoSeng Kyi" or "Apso Lion Dog." The Chinese...

Bully politics drives discontent, ignores the needs of the people, using fear in place of responsibility. What does bullying have to do with politics? Far too much, sadly. Bully politics adopts a "for-me-or-against-me" posture, led by one who prefers to crush their enemies rather than allow them a voice. It's an abuse of a position to secure and maintain power. It's a contrived, manipulative political agenda, where voters become spectators and those who try to speak up and become engaged are quickly quieted by political handlers. A well-used tool of political bullying is the fanatical control of all communications, a management style embraced by our ruling power. The UMNO-owned Malay daily Utusan...

Cocooned in pure white snow, sporting an angelic persona and offering a mystifying experience- such is the land of Ladakh. Surrounded by the longest mountain range in the world, the mighty Himalayas, this tourist destination of India is fast gaining popularity among tourists from all over the world. Adventure Occupying a significant place on the tourist map of the state Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh is synonymous with adventure. Adventure seekers, this is the place to drape your dreams with the robes of reality. Indulge in hiking, skiing, river rafting, para-gliding, trekking, jeep safari and mountaineering. The 26 km stretch from Fhey to Nimo in the Indus river is the best place for river-rafting...

Steep mountain range, green verdant of tea plantations and splendid backdrop of the Himalayan panorama are premier tourist draw-card of the Darjeeling. It is one of the most important and organized hill resorts in Eastern India perched on the Lesser Himalaya at an average elevation of 2128 meters. Apart from the natural scenic beauty, this place is known for its colonial mansions and churches, Buddhist and Hindu temples, botanical gardens and a zoo of Himalayan fauna. Another internationally known attraction of this place is the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and tea plantation industry. Fascinating Attractions: Kalimpong: This is a sleepy town situated on the slope of...

Some writers explain Indian religion as the worship of nature spirits, others as the veneration of the dead. But it is a mistake to see in the religion of any large area only one origin or impulse. Assuredly both these lines of thought-the worship of nature and of the dead-and perhaps many others existed in ancient India. By the time of the Upanishads, that is about 600 B.C., we trace three clear currents in Indian religion which have persisted until the present day. The first is ritual. This became extraordinarily complicated but retained its primitive and magical character. The object of an ancient Indian sacrifice was partly to please the gods but still more to coerce them by certain acts and...

Ninth House In Indian astrology, Nava (ninth); Acharva (guru or preceptor); Pithru (father); Subham (auspicious); Poorva bhagyam (Previous luck); Pooja(worship): Tapas (Penance); Dharma (Virtue) ; Pauthra (grndson); Japa(prayer) ; Daiva Upasana (spiritual intation); Arya vamsa (noble family), Bhagya fortune).This is the house of faith, wisdom and divine worship. It is considered to be an auspicious house as it shows one's fortune in the present lire as a result of past actions. Luck being closely linked to merit, every one will reap only the fruits or the acts dome in the previous birth. So a look at the ninth house would enable one to know what 'bhagya' (fortune and prosperity) one has accumulated...

Background to Aurangzeb’s Life:- Aurangzeb was the third son of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan; his mother was Mumtaz Mahal, who is buried in the Taj Mahal. Aurangzeb showed his ability in administrative and military matters in various appointments, which gradually caused him to envy his eldest brother Dara Shikoh, the designated successor to the throne. In 1657 Shah Jahan became seriously ill, and the rivalry between Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb turned into open confrontation. Shah Jahan recovered unexpectedly, but the struggle for succession continued. Aurangzeb placed his father under house arrest, drove one brother into death, had two other brothers executed and in 1658 declared himself emperor of...

The city of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh has seen many Communal ups and downs right from the Razakar movement onwards. There have been periods where it has been secular later communal and then secular again. Mostly modern Hyderabad has been relatively peaceful but just as with the rest of India fallen prey to communally divisive politics. The history of Hyderabad began with the Qutub Shahi dynasty when Golconda was established and later the capital was shifted to Hyderabad with the building of monuments like the Charminar. In the history of the later princely state the importance of the Telangana region holds the key to the way the city was formed. The most prosperous region at one point of time is...

Tibetan Om or Aum is of great importance in Hinduism. This sacred syllable is used to represent the Brahman, the impersonal Absolute – omnipotent, omnipresent and the source of all existence. In its essence, the Brahman is incomprehensible and therefore a symbol is required to help us realize the Unknowable. The Tibetan Om is used to represent both aspects of God, the manifest and the un-manifest. The Tibetan Om is used daily, even though it consists of the most profound of Hindu beliefs. Every day, work or journey in the lives of the Hindus is started by uttering the Tibetan Om sound. This symbol is very common even at the head of the letters or at the beginning of an examination paper. The...

When the finest trekking holidays in the world are discussed, there are plenty of strong contenders. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the legendary Tour du Mont Blanc, and the trek to Everest Base Camp are amongst the most famous walks in the world, but veteran walkers often point to another, perhaps lesser known trek as their personal highlight - the Annapurna Circuit. This epic circumnavigation of the Annapurna Massif visits an astonishing range of highlights: high mountain passes festooned with prayer flags, dramatic deep gorges, remote Buddhist temples and picturesque Nepalese farming villages scattered along the route. It is often said to be the best trek in Nepal - perhaps even the best in the...

Have you ever wished to roll on the back of a camel exploring the remotest areas and villages of the Nubra Valley, or alongside Pangong - Tsomoriri Lakes, or the Tegger - Panamic villages? This could be the most remarkable experience of your Ladakh adventure tour. The high altitude mountain desert of Ladakh is simply beautiful, desolate and striking in each perspective. It has a lot of variety and beauty to offer, which can be easily explored by camel rides. Camel safari in Ladakh is the best possible way to wander through the never-ending plateaus, admiring the fluttering prayer flags, ancient monasteries, snow-capped peaks, and lively rivers. Camels in Ladakh are not the average desert camels...

Chanukah, or the festival of lights, lasts for eight nights and is filled with family fun, and family time! Although Chanukah is not a major holiday for the Jewish religion, it is the better known of them. Every night for eight nights, the candles on the menorah are lit, one at a time. The family is gathered together; all the food is prepared with much love and much more tradition, special little presents are bought and are opened. But it's the menorah that is the star of these nights. Even thought this is a very traditional time, one different idea for making that "star" a bit more fun is to have all kinds of foods available for the kids (big ones included), who have to use those foods to make a...

The prayer shawl, known as the tallit in the Jewish community, is an intricate part of Judaica and the Jewish religion. Here is a look at prayer shawls of yesterday and today and the giving of the tallit as a gift to commemorate the major moments in the life of a young man or woman. History of the Prayer Shawl The prayer shawl began its life as the Jewish tallit and was originally worn by men in ancient times. At the corners of the tallit tassels would be attached in fulfillment of the commandment of zizit, found in the book of Numbers. Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 38 "Speak to the children of Israel: Tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations...

It is said the way to a person’s heart is through his stomach or sweet talks, and Punjabis are the king of both. Punjabi language is said to be the sweetest language known. They are more friendly and humble in their approach and have the ability to adjust in all types of environments. Therefore, Punjabi or Sikh community is said to be the most widespread community in the world. Punjabis are supposed to be stronger and passionate about whatever they do, they believe in the theory of ‘work is worship’. Also, their values of oneness, integrity, brotherhood enables them capture people’s heart. Punjabis are also very broad minded and believe transforming themselves with the changing times. Most...

There are different religions all over the world. But despite these different beliefs and religion, most people still get along well with others. Being a member of the Baptist Church does not necessarily make you some sort of alien. Most Baptist Church youths are troubled because they often think that other religions will discriminate them. With the various Baptist Church youth activities, their minds will be enlightened. The Baptist Church has a youth ministry wherein all interested youths can join. The purpose of the Baptist Church is just the same with other churches. They want to teach the youth of today about Christ the Savior. Aside from that, the youth ministry will also teach the members to...

For nearly four hundred years many maps of Asia, and particularly India and Southeast Asia, depicted an enormous lake far to the northeast of the Bay of Bengal. This lake, alternately called Chiamay, Chiam-may, Chian-nay, or Cayamay, is postulated to be the source of four to five of the great Southeast Asian river systems, the Irrawaddy, the Dharla, the Chao Phraya, the Bramaputra, and the Mekong. Today we know that the Lago de Chiamay is entirely non-existent, but where did this persistent myth come from? 1685 Bormeester Map of the World showing Chiamay The earliest reference to the Lago de Chiamay that we have been able to come across is the c. 1550 geographical study produced by Jao de Barros...

Hanoi city tour ( Full day - Daily ) AM : 8h00 Pick up at your hotel. Visit Ngoc Son temple, coach trip along the Hanoi Old Quarter, pass by Dong Xuan market then continue to the Old Citadel. Stop for visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, One Pillar pagoda. Continue to visit the Quan Thanh Temple. PM : After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum, continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. Trip ends at 16:00 PM Price included : Transport by Car or Minibus, Entrance fees, Lunch, English or French Guide.   Traditional Village Tours around Hanoi / Code HN V02 Opt 1: Visit Bat Trang , But Thap , Dong Ho, Dong Ky Am : 8h00 Pick up at your hotel to BAT TRANG - an old pottery...

Birmingham enjoys one of the largest shopping precincts, a national exhibition centre and has some of the dynamic night lives in the UK. Birmingham has developed the great international name for itself and is tempting more tourists to experience all that in chic in modern city living so here are a few of the highlights you will not want to miss if you get the opportunity to visit this style pinpoint. The Bullring, presents you a vast option of high-street stores and is the biggest complex in Europe. With the Bullring and the nearby city centre of the Mailbox, New Street and Corporation Street with the Pallasades and the Pavillions, (the two other main shopping areas In Birmingham) there is not...

Vibrant and artistically delightful Indian wall hangings accent the walls with treasures from Indian arts and crafts. The walls transform into a tapestry of colors and designs with the bright hued wall hangings. Finesses of rare beauty and meticulous craftsmanship the Indian artworks embellish the walls with a touch of tradition that India has long practiced during the centuries. Classic pieces of art the wall hangings of India share a good marketing potential in the domestic and international domain. The visual portrayal of the life and culture of ancient and medieval India is captivated in the wall hangings through the aesthetic creativity and dexterity of the artists and craftsmen. They grace...

Exceptional packages, best Indian adventure deals, and exciting tours and travels form the core of Thrillophilia. We provide everything that an adventure sports enthusiast and ask for. India offers multitude of options as far as travel adventure destinations are concerned. So, wherever you are in India, you will always find a destination close by to you covering the best and affordable package by Thrillophilia. Our travel destinations are Bangalore, Sikkim, Andaman, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal, and West Bengal. Bangalore offers you a long, relaxing, and soothing atmosphere. Though the city if buzzing...

Few people know how to breathe correctly and this can cause fatigue and unnecessary feelings of stress. It can also cause you to have difficulty falling asleep at night. The human body was designed to breathe using the diaphragm muscle rather than the chest. When you breathe using the diaphragm, your stomach will expand as the diaphragm extends into the abdomen, allowing the lungs to fully expand. This is known as "deep breathing". Shallow breathing, or "chest breathing", is the technique most people use most of the time. This prevents the person from getting a true lung-full of air. The more stress you experience, the more shallow your breathing will become. This is where the feeling of...

Lord Buddha, the Enlightened or the Awakened One, spent a greater part of his life in the eastern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He was born in Uttar Pradesh, at Kapilvastu. He breathed his last in the same state, at Kushinagar. No wonder, Uttar Pradesh has several Buddhist spots that inspire those on the trail of the Lord Buddha. Kapilvastu The most important Buddhist spot in Uttar Pradesh, Kapilvastu's claim to fame rests on the fact that Lord Buddha was born here (Lumbini in Nepal, the exact place where Buddha was born, is only 27 km away from here). His father was Shuddhodana, the then King of the Shakya Kingdom. It was at Kapilvastu, the capital of the Shakya Kingdom, that Buddha witnessed...

Travelling by foot, Michael Palin's Bhutan tour, part of his BBC Himalaya adventure, took him from woodland to high country with bare mountain faces and isolated, spectacular villages. Having said farewell to the giants of the Himalaya, he then explored the religious centres of the Bhutanese towns and monasteries. Michael began this episode of his epic Himalaya journey near the Tibetan border on the north-western extreme of Bhutan. Tours running through this region can include various trekking routes, perhaps via the hot springs near Gasa, or the impressive Drukgyel Dzong near Paro or the isolated mountain village of Laya - home to ancient tribespeople. All these trekking routes are dominated by the...

The conduction of Hindu nuptials ceremonies takes place in a traditional Hindu setting where the priests use the Sanskrit language during the ceremony. Many Hindu couples hold marriages in Toronto where they hire Toronto wedding photographers or Toronto wedding videographers to cover the ceremony. Hindus attach importance to the marriage ceremonies and marriage therefore; they try as much as possible to make the ceremonies colorful. Hindus residing in Brampton and Niagara Falls believe that the foundation of a happy marriage is the establishment of warmth and love between the married couple. Both the bride and groom usually dress in traditional Hindu marriage attire, which include turbans for the...

India- a religious country is considered to be God's own residence on earth. Every nook and corner of the country narrates a story related to Hindu mythology. While every part of India has some cultural, spiritual and religious relevance in Hinduism, Char Dham – the four sacred spots are believed to be the abodes of God in India. The most revered sites for Hindus in India, Char Dham is the favorite pilgrimage destination of Hindus for years. This (A) spiritual trip to Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath is also popular as the "Chota Char Dham Yatra". The name "Chota Char Dham in India is given for the close proximity of the places with one another and also for shorter circuit of these...

The Vedic hymns were probably collected and arranged between 1000 and 500 B.C. At that period rites and ceremonies multiplied and absorbed man's mind to a degree unparalleled in the history of the world and literature occupied itself with the description or discussion of this dreary ceremonial. Buddhism was a protest against the necessity of sacrifices and, though Buddhism decayed in India, the sacrificial system never recovered from the attack and assumed comparatively modest proportions. But in an earlier period, after the composition of the Vedic hymns and before the predominance of speculation, skill in ceremonial was regarded as the highest and indeed only science and the ancient prayers and...

Astrology is a type of divination based upon the idea that information about the future or about a person’s personality can be discovered through the examination of heavenly bodies such as stars, planets, the moon, comets etc. Astrology means the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of heavenly bodies on human affairs. American Heritage Dictionary defines Astrology as the study of the positions and aspects of celestial bodies in the belief that they have an influence on the course of natural earthly occurrences and human affairs. The practice of astrology was prevalent in the ancient times too. Some of the well-known civilizations of the world used this field extensively. For...

The Studies that are conducted by  S.Viswanatha (Author of the book Dalits in Dravidian Land) and Hugo Gorringe (Author of  Untouchable Citizens Dalit Movements and Democratisation in Tamil Nadu) is significant and noteworthy as far as Dalit politics in Tamil Nadu is concern.  These studies brought out the Dalit situation in one of more modernized and progressive states in the country, Tamil Nadu.  S.Viswanatha has chronicled the dimensions of the Dalit situation in the state and found that  Dalits still are facing deprivations and discriminations in social and political arena. The discriminations are not only in social life but also in political sphere.  Often their right to vote is taken...

Hindus believe that life and death are an eternal circle. After life comes death, then reincarnation and so on, until, in some circumstances the soul can be set free from that eternal circle. One such circumstance, is the person dying in or near the holy city of Varanasi in North East India, where the funeral ghats are beside the sacred River Ganges. Hindus also believe that cremation allows the spirit to move on to its next incarnation and therefore nearer to heaven. Thus, although death is a sad event to Hindus, the emphasis is more on the soul's onward journey and that is celebrated. The flames of the funeral pyre are said to represent Brahama, the Hindu God of Creation. After a death, the...

We now have access to eternal life as the long feared delusion called death is forced to give way to clear logic and proven scientific facts. What we are referring to here is The Eternal Life Theory which states the following: It is theoretically possible to transcend matter, space and time then establish an eternal presence in the universe. In order to accomplish this, we must upgrade our belief systems by updating our current obsolete perceptions of reality. According to the conservation of energy principle, the total energy of an isolated system can not be created nor can it be destroyed, it merely changes form. This means the universe exists as the sum of its total energy and its total mass, the...

A vacation in China can be a fantastic experience. Whether you're interested in history and culture, or you are nature lovers, China has something for everyone. The reason being is its rich history, spectacular scenery, colorful folklore, and diverse culture. If you are planning travel to China, it is wise to consult a professional tour operator, which could assist you in making your travel, plans. There is a vast variety of China tour itineraries for you to choose depending on your requirement, interest and budget. You can choose the length of your tour, and how long you wish to stay at each site. The flights from one city to another, accommodation, transportation, and transfers to the airport...

Laughing Buddha is also known as Buddha of Happiness or Matreiya in Buddhism. Legend has it that nothing would make this Buddha happier to see people’s problem, worries and sadness transform into happiness. It is said that his inner smile is so strong that it radiates throughout his entire face. He brings happiness wherever he goes. The Laughing Buddha is a well known symbol of wealth, happiness, innocent and contended joy; just looking at his jolly face will cheer you up. It is believed by rubbing his belly, which is said to contain much wealth, it will bring good luck and prosperity to all in the home and the bigger his round tummy, the more auspicious the image. This wonderfully jolly deity is...