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                    “A monastery is a community of men or women (monks or nuns), who have chosen to withdraw from society, forming a new community devoted to religious practice”. The word monk comes from the Greek word ‘monos’, which means alone. The monastery is one of the best places to visit if you are looking to indulge in meditation, or want to find inner peace. In Tibetan Buddhism, monasteries are often called ‘gompa’. There are 25 plus Buddhist monasteries in India, where one can learn the art of Buddhist culture and traditions. Here is the list of the top 9 must-visit Buddhist monasteries of India, located at different corners of the country: 1.   Rumtek Monastry:     Rumtek Monastery, around 20 kms from Gangtok, Sikkim, is one of the largest and most important monasteries in Asia. Perched on a hillock, this gompa is also called the ‘Dharma Chakra Centre’. It also serves as...

India has a very long history dating back to thousands of years. Indian traditions and culture are something which has now become renowned all across the world.   Most of the Indian customs and traditions like Namaste, piercing ears, married women applying henna/mehendi or Sindoor /vermillon, and many more, are derived from our ancestors. Traditions in Hinduism were considered mainly as superstitions, but with the advent of science it is becoming evident that these traditions are based on some scientific knowledge. Though the common people did not know the science in it, they were following these customs very faithfully over generations. This interaction with you is an attempt to bring forward the scientific reasoning behind these traditions and rituals... 1.   Joining Both Palms Together To Greet    World adopts 'Namaste' as a way of Greetings due to Corona to avoid physical contact  In Hindu culture, people greet each other by joining their pal...

  India is famous for its large Hindu temples, amazing Jain temples, mosque and grand white Gurdwaras. In this interaction with you, I am going to discuss about Gurdwaras, beyond the known ones . Gurdwara is the place of worship for Sikhs and it literally means ‘door to the Guru’ or ‘the residence of the Guru’.   The unique thing about a Gurdwara is that it is open to people of all faiths and where free food is served to one and all, free of charge, regardless of their religion, caste, gender, economic condition, or ethnicity. A little about the religion: In the 15 th century a religion emerged in India that preached equality, bravery and generosity. The humble saint Guru Nanak founded Sikhism, which proved to be one of the powerful religions in Indian history. Today Sikhism is the fourth largest religion in India. Sikhs are known for their bravery and valor. India is home to probably 95% of the Sikh population who worship in 1000s of Gurdwaras across the nation. Even w...