Yoga

Major Locations for Yoga : Rishikesh (Uttranchal), Haridwar (Uttranchal), Gaya (Bihar), Kerala, Chennai (Tamil Nadu).
Time : Any time of the year. The International Yoga Festival is organised every year from 2nd to 7th of February by the UP Tourism.

What is Yoga
Yoga is the Sanskrit term for Union. Many people believes that, the term Yoga refers to union between body and mind or body, mind and spirit, but, the traditional acceptance is the union between the Jivatman and Paramatman that is between one's individual consciousness and the Universal Consciousness. Therefore, Yoga refers to a certain state of consciousness as well as to methods that help one reach that goal or state of union with the divine.

Origin of Yoga
Yoga was propounded by the ancient Indian sage Patanjali and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Yog' which means 'union,' presumably union with the divine being or God. It is a secular and scientific methodology to experience the integration of the body-mind-soul.

Most Practiced Yogas
Some of the most often practiced types of Yoga are : Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Tantric Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Raja Yoga.

The Need of Yoga
Amidst the stress of the regular activities our mind craves for peace and tranquility. To uplift ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually, most of the time we walk at the seashore or gaze at the soothing sunrise to attain temporary peace. But, it becomes more refreshing and reviving if we can take a break and opt for the soothing Yoga activities.

Yoga in India
Since time immemorial India has been the land of saints and sages who meditated and practiced yoga.
The spiritual city of Rishikesh happens to be the Yoga capital of India. Tourists flock to practice Yoga in the lap of the Himalayas in India. Rishikesh hosts the International Yoga Week every year in the month of February attracting several experts and participants. The trip to Rishikesh is incomplete without the visit to the Glasshouse on the Ganges, which was once a private garden retreat of Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal.

The Benefit of Yoga
Practicing Yoga is not just key techniques to recline you. They can be chosen to channelise your mind, revive your soul and keep your body fit. It is in the coordination of the - body, mind and soul, that the perfect state of composure can be attained. Yoga clubs the tempo of the body with the melody of the mind and the amity of the soul, to create the symphony of life.

The Yoga and Its Common Features
A sage, Patanjali, put forward yoga as a system of philosophy. The common form of Yoga is also referred to as the Ashtang Yoga, which comprises of eight basic features namely Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratayahara, Dharna, Dhayan and Samadhi. Each feature has its own importance.

Yama
Yama encourages the universal disciplines of truth, self-control, non-violence, non-stealing and non-greed.

Niyama
The second feature, Niyama, advocates human values of contentment, self-study, penance, cleanliness and surrender to God.

Asanas
Asanas are the various Yogic postures that are to be performed to keep the body healthy and fit.

Pranayama
Pranayama is one aspect of Yoga in which the management of the breath is covered.

Pratayahara
The feature of Pratayahara is practiced to relax the mind and alienate oneself from the five senses.

Dharna and Dhyan
Dharna and Dhyan are about concentrating and meditating.

Samadhi
The final aspect of Samadhi refers to the ultimate state of oneness with God.

The Yoga Centres in India
There are several centers in India bringing the authentic forms of Yoga techniques within the reach of the common man. The Yoga tour in India aims at offering an introduction to the tourists about the yoga centres in India and the teachings and training of Yoga at these centres like Madras (Chennai), Rishikesh, Kerala, and Bihar. Yoga tour at the Yoga centres in India destroys the toxic properties of the body through purification of bowel, enemas, cleansing of the nasal passage and eyes.

Yoga Remedies
Even today, people practice the ancient art of Yoga religiously as it brings out the best in the person. Usually the common man practices Yoga for curing specific problems and taking remedies against the illness.

Yoga is also practised to cure the common modern day ailments like Asthma, Arthritis, etc. There are several asanas that can be practice to inculcate confidence and keep depression at bay. Attainment of the certain pose instructed in an asana makes the body supple.

Yoga & Ecosystem
Most of the medication systems are dependent on our environment. To produce medicines, some times, trees are cut or animals are injured. But, Yoga is one form of treatment that is truly Environment-friendly. Yoga is the Eco-friendly Way for Curing Ailments and providing treatments. Practicing Yoga is the only form of treatment, which does not harm any animal or plant to produce treatment. This form of treatment is very successful, if done with proper points. The practice of Yoga does not injure or harm our ecosystem.

Eco Parks

Eco parks in India are an excellent place to be with nature. The different eco region of India are home to different eco parks. Visit India's great game parks and offer a thrilling encounter with wildlife in it's natural states. Stay in jungle lodges and game drives are conducted on Elephant, Jeep/Canter...

Some Places where you can watch exotic wildlife are :

Assam	Gujarat	Haryana
Kaziranga National Park Manas National Park	Gir Wildlife Sanctuary	Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary

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Jammu & Kashmir	Kerala	Karnataka
Dachigam National Park Hemis High Altitude Park	Eravikulam National Park Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary	Bandipur National Park Nagarhole National Park

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Madhya Pradesh	Maharashtra	Nepal
Bandhavgarh National Park Kanha National Park Pench National Park Panna National Park	Mahim Nature Park	Royal Chitwan National Park

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Orissa	Rajasthan	Tamil Nadu
Nandankanan Zoo	Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Ranthambore Wildlife Sariska Tiger Reserve	Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

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Uttar Pradesh	Uttaranchal	West Bengal
Dudhwa National Park	Corbett National Park Rajaji National Park Valley of Flowers	Sundarbans National Park

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Location: About 16 km South of Kasaragod on the national highway, Kasaragod district, North Kerala

Kasaragod, the Northern most district of Kerala is renowned as the land of gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches. The imposing fort at Bekal is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala. The beautiful expanse of the shallow beach near the Bekal fort known as Bekal Fort Beach has been developed as an exotic beach location by the Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC).

Beautification: Beautification of the site includes installation of two sculptures of Theyyam created using laterite on the beach and a shed the walls of which are adorned with murals created by artisans from Nilambur. Apart from these a rock garden at the parking area has been developed where laterite boulders of various sizes have been utilised. Under the social forestry scheme, trees have been planted in the beach area.
Parking facilities: The BRDC has developed about 7000 sq. m of land for parking different types of vehicles.

Walkway: A beautiful walkway has been laid for the visiting tourists to explore the beauty of the fine coastline and enjoy the panoramic view of the Bekal Fort.

Illuminated beach: The beach gets illuminated during the evening hours so that tourists can spend more time at the beach even after the sun sets.

Resting facilities: Multi shed and Eru madam (Tree house) would provide the tourists enough facilities to take rest and enjoy the sea breeze. By using locally available materials seating arrangements have been provided for the tourists at the beach.

Toilets: Toilets have been provided for the use of tourists and eco-friendly bamboo waste bins have been provided in the entire beach site for keeping the area clean.

Children's park: A park has been developed here for children below 14 years.
In order to maintain the developed site a nominal charge of one rupee from each visitor would be collected as entry fees. A similar nominal vehicle parking fees would also be collected. The BRDC also aims to develop in future another 11 acres of land at the beach for constructing water park, theme park etc.

The BRDC was set up by the Government of Kerala to develop Bekal as a planned eco-friendly destination. The BRDC has utilised 19 acres of land for the development of the Bekal Fort Beach at a cost of approximately Rs. 25 million including land acquisition charges.

Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Kasaragod, on the Kozhikode-Mangalore-Mumbai route.
Nearest airport: Mangalore, about 50 km from Kasaragod town; Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode, about 200 km from Kasaragod town.

Muslims generally break their fast by eating dates. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is reported to have said: "if anyone of you is fasting, let him break his fast with dates. In case he does not have them, then with water. Verily water is a purifier."

The Prophet used to break his fast by eating some dates before offering Maghrib prayer, and if ripe dates were not available, he used to substitute them with some dried grapes. When they too were not available, he used to have a few sips of water, according to some reports.

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Hadith from our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

(1) The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Break your fast by eating dates as it is purifying.” (Narrated by Ahmad)

(2) The Prophet (PBUH) said: “ Whoever finds dates should break his fast with them and the one who does not should break his fast with water because it is pure”

Kahjoor (Dates Fruit)

The Prophet (Peace & blessings of Allah be on him) said:

مَنْ تََصَبَّحَ بِسَبْعِ تَمَرَاتٍ مِنْ تَمْرِ الْعَالِيَةِ "اَلْمَدِينَةِ الْمُنَوَّرَة" لَمْ يَضُرَّهُ ذَلِكَ الْيَوْمَ سُمٌّ وَلاَ سِحْرٌ. (صحيح البخاري)

(Whoever eats seven date fruits of the high land “Medina Munawwarah” in the morning, no poison or sorcery shall hurt him that day.)

The Prophet (Pbuh) used to combine dates with bread sometimes. At other times he mixed ripe dates with cucumber, or dates combined with ghee. He used to take all varieties of dates, but he preferred the variety called Ajwah.

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Sayyidah Ayisha, (R.A.) wife of Prophet (Pbuh), used to prescribe dates for those suffering from giddiness.

Sayyidah Mariam (the Virgin Mary) mother of Jesus (Pbuh) had dates as her food when she felt labour pains and during confinement.

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In Quran, Surah Maryam (19), Verse number 23 ..

(1) In the Qur’an when Maryam(as) the mother of Prophet Jesus(as) was giving birth to him and she was experiencing pain, she was told to: ” Shake the trunk of the palm towards you and fresh, ripe dates will drop down onto you.”

(2) And in the earth are tracts (diverse though) neighboring, and gardens of vines and fields sown with corn, and palm trees – growing out of single roots or otherwise: watered with the same water, yet some of them We make more excellent than others to eat. Behold, verily in these things there are signs for those who understand! (Qur’an, 13:4)

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Allah the Almighty says in Holy Quran:

وَهُزِّىۤ إِلَيْكِ بِجِذْعِ ٱلنَّخْلَةِ تُسَاقِطْ عَلَيْكِ رُطَباً جَنِيّاً * فَكُلِي وَٱشْرَبِي وَقَرِّي عَيْناً ....... (مريم 25 ،26)

(Shake also to thee the palm-trunk, and there shall come tumbling upon thee dates fresh and ripe. Eat therefore, and drink, and be comforted;)

يُنبِتُ لَكُمْ بِهِ ٱلزَّرْعَ وَٱلزَّيْتُونَ وَٱلنَّخِيلَ وَٱلأَعْنَابَ وَمِن كُلِّ ٱلثَّمَرَاتِ إِنَّ فِي ذَلِكَ لآيَةً لِّقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ. (سورة النحل 11)

And thereby He brings forth for you crops, and olives, and palms, and vines, and all kinds of fruit. Surely in that is a sign for a people who reflect.)

وَزَيْتُوناً وَنَخْلاً ) سورة عبس 29 ( (And olive trees and date-palms)

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Health benefits of dates fruit are uncountable.

Intestinal Disorders: The nicotinic content that is present in the dates is said to be beneficial for curing any kinds of intestinal disorders. Continuous intake of dates helps to maintain a check on the growth of the pathological organisms and thus, helps in the rise of friendly bacteria in the intestines.

Constipation: Date is termed to be a laxative food. This is the reason that dates are beneficial for people suffering from constipation. For getting the laxative effect from dates, you need to soak dates for one full night in water. You should consume these soaked dates in the morning like syrup to get their actual advantages.

Healthy Heart: Dates are quite helpful in maintaining your heart in a healthy condition. When soaked for a night and crushed in the morning and consumed, they prove to be quite advantageous for weak hearts. They help in fortifying the heart, if taken twice in a week.

Weight Gain: Dates are said to be a part of healthy diet. They consist of sugar, fats, proteins as well as many essential vitamins. If the dates are consumed with the paste of cucumber, one can easily come out from the problem of over-slimming. One kilogram of dates contains almost 3,000 calories. These calories alone are sufficient to meet the daily requirements of a human body.

Sexual Weakness: Dates are even beneficial for increasing sexual stamina in the human body. A handful of dates, when soaked in fresh goat's milk for the night and then grinded in the same milk with the mixture of cardamom powder and honey, becomes a very useful tonic for increasing sex endurance and sterility caused due to functional disorders.

Intoxication: Dates are known as an excellent remedy for alcoholic intoxication. Dates provide quick relief in the case of alcoholic intoxication. They should be rubbed and soaked overnight for getting more nutritious values from them.

Diarrhea: Ripe dates contain potassium. Potassium is beneficial for controlling diarrhea. They are easily digestible, which helps to cope up with the problems of diarrhea.

Abdominal Cancer: Dates are beneficial for curing abdominal cancer. They work as useful tonic for all age groups. They work as better as the medicines, and are natural and do not bear any side effects in the body. They can be easily digested and used for supplying extra and needed energy.

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Nutritional Value/Facts of Dates

• 100 gm of dates contains; 2 mg of "Sodium".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 75 gm  of "Total Carbohydrates".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 8 gm of "Dietary Fiber".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 63 gm  of "Sugars".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 2 gm  of "Protein".
• 100 gm of dates contains; A 10 IU  of "Vitamin".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0.4 mg  of "Vitamin C".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0.05 mg  of "Vitamin E".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 2.7 mcg  of "Vitamin K".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0.052 mg  of "Thiamin".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0.066 mg  of "Riboflavin".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 1.274 mg  of "Niacin".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0.165 mg  of "Vitamin B6".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0 mcg  of "Vitamin B12".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 19 mcg of "Folate".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0.589 mcg  of "Pantothenic Acid".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 39 mg  of "Calcium".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 1.02 mg  of "Iron".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 43 mg  of "Magnesium".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 62 mg  of "Phosphorus".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 656 mg  of "Potassium".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 2 mg  of "Sodium".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0.29 mg  of "Zinc".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0.206 mg  of "Copper".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0.262 mg  of "Manganese".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 3 mcg  of "Selenium".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0.39 mg  of "Total Fat".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0.032 mg  of "Saturated Fat".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0.036 mg  of "Monounsaturated Fat".
• 100 gm of dates contains; 0.019 mg  of "Polyunsaturated Fat".

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kerela beaches

kerela is blessed withbeautiful beaches.they are the most important tourist attractions of the sate.kerela has a long  coastline of 550 kms.the clean sands bound by contiunal rows of plan trees is a beuauty to be cherished.it gives the tourists the best opportunitty for sunbathing ,boating and swimming kerela is also blessed with a network of lagoons,lakes, and rives.they are best suited for inland navigation.

the land of ayurvedha

The word  Ayurveda literally means 'the knowledge of life' it was evolved around 600 bc Ayurveda scince of medicine can be practised not only to curediseses,but also to prevent them,This system was followed by the dravidians    and arynas alike.Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the ailing part,but the body as awhole.it is the best natural way to refresh human body,it concentrates on eliminating all toxic imbalances from the body.
           

               Ever since its inception,it has been widely used .today it is an unavoidable part of medicince.The contribution of kerela to ayurveda is very crucial several works on Ayurvedha have been written in malayalam.kerela's friendly climate,availability of herbs and medicinal plants,    and the cool extended monsoon season are best suited for ayurvedha. 

                         kerela is the only state in india which practices this system of medicine with absolute perfection,even today.the treatment for leprosy,diabets ,tuberculosis etc ,have made it world famous'koottakkal arya vaidya sala'atracts patiennts from all overthe world The succes of ayurvedha physsicians of kerela has made it a major tourist attraction of this state

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Muammar Muhammad al-Gaddafi ; born 7 June 1942), commonly referred to as Colonel Gaddafi, is a Libyan politician and revolutionary, who has been the ruler of Libya since a military coup on 1 September 1969, when he overthrew King Idris and established the Libyan Arab Republic. His 42 years in power make him one of the longest-serving rulers in history. Gaddafi renamed the Libyan Arab Republic to Jamahiriya in 1977, based on his socialist and nationalist political philosophy published in The Green Book. In 1979, he relinquished the title of prime minister, and was thereafter called "The Brother Leader" or "The Guide" in Libya's Socialist Revolution.

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Libya under Gaddafi was considered a pariah state by the West, which alleged oppression of internal dissidence, acts of state-sponsored terrorism, assassinations of expatriate opposition leaders, and crass nepotism exhibited in amassing a multi-billion dollar fortune for himself and his family. Gaddafi was a firm supporter of OAPEC and led a Pan-African campaign for a United States of Africa. After the 1986 Bombing of Libya and the 1993 imposition of UN sanctions, Gaddafi established closer economic and security relations with the west, cooperated with investigations into previous Libyan acts of state-sponsored terrorism and paid compensation, and ended his nuclear weapons program, resulting in the lifting of UN sanctions in 2003.

the land of ayurveda

The word ayrveda literally means the knoeledge of life.it was evolved around 600 bc

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kerela tourist guide

Welcome to Kerala, God's Own Country. With the Arabian Sea on the west, the western ghats towering 500 - 2700m on the east and Kerala is networked by forty-four rivers. Kerala is a very easy place to simply sit back and enjoy. The name means "land of coconuts" and the palms shade nearly the entire state from the tropical sun; many call the beach at Kovalam the best in India, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush green hill stations and exotic wildlife, ayurvedic health resorts, enchanting art forms, magical festivals, historic and cultural monuments, an exotic cuisine… all of which offers a unique experience. Kerala is one of the ten 'Paradises Found' declared by the National Geographic Traveler, for its diverse geography and overwhelming greenery. It is a land much acclaimed for the contemporary nature of its cultural ethos, and much appreciated for the soothing, rejuvenating paradise that it is. GENERAL INFORMATION

Area: 38,863 sq km, which is 1.27% of India's total land area and is located at the Southwest tip of the India's main land Weather: Tropical Summer: April-June [24 - 33 degree Celsius] Monsoon: July-September [22 - 27 degree Celsius Winter: October-March [22 - 32 degree Celsius] High Season: December-May Capital: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) Language: Malayalam; however English is widely spoken and understood by the fully literate populace of Kerala. Number of Districts: 14 Major Cities: Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi (Ernakulam district) & Kozhikode (Calicut) By Air: The International airports at Thiruvananthapuram , Kochi (Cochin) & Kozhikode facilitate easy access by air. Direct flights operate from Singapore, Colombo, Maldives, Kuwait, Muscat, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha and Bahrain. By Rail: All major tourist destinations and important cities of India are well-connected by rail to Kerala. Food: Most restaurants, coffee shops, eateries or cafes offer a Cosmopolitan fare for Chinese, Continental, Indian or American. You can find many who specialize in Kerala Delicacies. Clothing: Ideally light cottons. However the cooler hill stations may warrant woolens Communication: Kerala has a well-knit communications network. With telephone, fax and Internet centers in almost every corner. Enabling you to get in touch with any part of the world easily. Religion: 58 % Hindu, 21 % Muslim and 21 % Christians