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13 Fragrances that will take you down the memory lane

Fragrances that take you down the memory lane Has it ever happened to you that you smell a particular fragrance and it reminds you of memories?  Yes, it happens. Perfumes and fragrances play an important role in our life. The sense of smell is the first sense that is developed in a baby before it is born.  It is said that when a baby breathes in its mother's womb it can smell amniotic fluid. This makes a baby familiar with the mother's scent. You may have seen a newborn stop crying when put in their mother's arms. It's because they are used to the touch and the scent of their mothers.  In our day-to-day life, there are various fragrances that we smell but ignore. Some of the fragrances that are still fresh from my childhood memories are as follows.  The smell of petrol and  Kerosine - Some of my friends liked smelling the burned fule and some in the liquid form. lol The smell of Wet Paint and Nail polish Remover. - It may sound strange but  many people like it  The smel
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"Khait Parvat" the abode of fairies in Uttarakhand

Khait Parvat -The abode of fairies Did you ever wish to see a real-life fairy? If your answer is yes then you should know about this wonderful place.  Uttarakhand a state of India is also known as the " Devbhoomi " land of Gods. The reason behind this name is that there are some of the significant temples and pilgrimage of Hindus. People of Uttarakhand believe in Hindu methodologies. Many people who have traveled to a higher altitude, experienced miracles and encountered high-level energies, especially people who live in the villages that are in the Himalayan foothills. The place where people still believe that fairies exist is Khait Parvat . It is believed that the goddess fought with two demons "Madu" and 'Kaitab" in this area. The name Khait is derived due to the same incidence and "Parvat" is a Hindi word of Mountain. That is how the name of the place is Khait Parvat. It is located in Tehri Gharwal. One has to trek 14km to reach the Khet Parva

"Head" in the Jar !

  The preserved head of Diogo Alve Yes, you read it correctly. We have usually heard candies in the jar or cookies in the jar but this is a fact that there are some Human heads well preserved in the Jar.  This is the story of Diogo Alves, a Portuguese first serial killer who killed 70 people.  Since most of his crimes were committed in the Aguas Livres Aquaduct area therefore he was also known as  "Aqueduct Murderer". His target was poor peasants who come back after selling their produce in the city by pushing them to death and make it look like suicide. After being caught the jury sentenced him to be hanged till death.  During those times the heads of famous people were  mysteriously  getting stolen from the graves and sold in the hidden market for high prices therefore it was decided that his head will be given to the " phrenologists " to be preserved in a jar for scientific experiments.  Phrenology -  Phrenology is the  study of personality traits, talents, and m

"9" Good things that happened during Lockdown.

Good things happened during Lockdown.   Two years back when everything was normal and there was no trace of the deadly virus the only lockdown we were aware of was the one where the  prisoners were confined to their cells, typically to regain control during a riot.  "Lockdown" is a state of isolation or restricted access instituted as a security measure. While corona and lockdown brought a lot of despair and grief into society, some good things happened in this catastrophe. Just like there are two faces of the coins in the same way there are two prospects of the incidence.  1- Family Reunion  -  Due to Covid as many people were working from home they choose to come back to their hometown and live with their parents. Usually, in today's fast-paced world people don't have enough time to spend with their loved ones but as no one was allowed to go out people stayed at home with their family members and spend more quality time than before. This created a strong bond and

"Guru" A Sanskrit term for a "mentor, guide, expert, or master" of certain knowledge or field

Who is a "Guru"? A Guru is someone who has knowledge or wisdom in a certain field.  In India, the term Guru is pretty famous. Some relate this term with spirituality and for some, it is someone who has expertise in their subject. You can call them subject matter experts. For eg. A Guru can be an experienced car mechanic, a bus or truck driver, a gym or yoga instructor, a kindergarten teacher, or a college professor, for their pupils.  It's not the designation that matters but their level of expertise.  India, a land of spirituality has witnessed many realised saints and Gurus. Because of their knowledge and experience in spirituality, many people form different part of the world came here to learn about spirituality and religion. There is a slight difference between spirituality and Religion. A  religious person has certain beliefs that are practiced to attain God however spirituality is a way of life. It's knowing your mind, body, and soul by connecting with self, ot

"Harela"- The green festival of Uttarakhand -India

                                             The green festival of Uttarakhand I think our ancestors will be aware that there will be an immense need for a livable environment for their descendants to stay connected to their roots, therefore, they had planned this festival for us that is known as "Harela"  This is a festival of greenery, saving the environment by growing more trees, staying close to nature, praying to God for good crops, and is also associated with Indian God "Shiva". This festival is commonly celebrated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.  This festival was mainly celebrated by the farmers. Although many people have quit farming they still celebrate this festival for happiness prosperity and peace in their homes. To symbolize this festival a small figure of crops is grown in a wooden basket or clay pot. In the soil, we sow 5 or 7 varieties of cereal seeds. This mixture of seeds contains some locally grown cereals like "Ghahat", "B
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