Intrinsically Indian Reads

Makar Sankranti – Significance of The Festival as Per The Vedic Era
Every year, on the 14th of January, India welcomes a wave of festive cheer across the country. Somew...

Doshas in Ayurveda – Vata, Pitta and Kapha
Introduction: What thoughts come to your mind when you are surrounded by people of different stature...

Ayurveda – A Brief Introduction and Guide
Introduction The term Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit word, āyurvedah – ‘ayuh’ means li...

9 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Dandruff Naturally
Introduction As the cold and chilly months begin to set foot, the genuine fear of getting dry and de...

Morning Ayurvedic Rituals for Your Holistic Wellbeing
An individual’s habits are often the determining factor in the kind of life that they come to lead...

How And Why You Should Use Aloe Vera In Your Daily Skincare Routine
The healing and therapeutic properties of Aloe Vera have been known since centuries in Ayurveda. In ...

How To Prepare Natural Colours For The Festivities of Holi
“Look yonder, on that hilltop and down the dale; it’s Holi announcing its arrival. The enthused ...

A Peek in to The Unsaid Gestures of Love
Love, they say, makes the world go round. There are so many questions when it comes to love. How do ...

Wedding ceremonies as mini-festivals in India
As diverse as the landscape of India is, so are its pre-wedding rituals and customs. Weddings here, ...

Nature’s Wonder – Sesame Seeds and Its Benefits
“Sarvesham taila jaathanaam tila taila prasasyathe Balarthe snehane” – The ancient science of ...

Women of Substance: A journey through the Devadasis culture in India
The Devadasi culture was found in Southern India many centuries ago. ‘Dev’ translates to ‘God...

The Traditional Festivities of Dhanteras & Diwali
The Meaning of Diwali Diwali comes from the word Deepawali, which is derived from the Sanskrit word...