WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY

A Hindu temple reflects a synthesis of arts, the ideals of  dharma , beliefs, values, and the way of life cherished under Hinduism. It is a link between man, deities, and the Universal  Purusa  in a sacred space.  It represents the triple-knowledge (trayi- vidya ) of the Vedic vision by mapping the relationships between the cosmos (brahmanda) and the cell (pinda) by a unique plan that is based on astronomical numbers.   Subhash Kak sees the temple form and its iconography to be a natural expansion of Vedic ideology  In ancient Indian texts, a temple is a place for   Tirtha   – pilgrimage. It is a sacred site whose ambience and design attempts to symbolically condense the ideal tenets of Hindu way of life. [19]   All the cosmic elements that create and sustain life are present in a Hindu temple – from fire to water, from images of nature to deities, from the feminine to the masculine, from the fleeting sounds and incense smells to the eternal nothingness yet universality at the core of

The Taj Mahal is a monument located in the city of Agra in northern India. This monument was built between 1631 to 1653 by the Muslim emperor Shah Jahan, who conceived it as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Arjumand Bano Begum, better known as Mumtaz Mahal. One of the remarkable aspects of this work is its combination of architectural styles including Indian influences,  Standing majestically on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is synonymous to love and romance. It is believed that the name "Taj Mahal" was derived from the name of Shah Jahan's wife,  The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design uses the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and symmetry of architectural elements.  Mahal and means "Crown Palace". slami

The Great Wall, China It is a collection of short walls that often follow the crest of hills on the southern edge of the Mongolian plain. The Great Wall of China, extends about 8,850 kilometers (5,500 miles). A first set of walls, designed to keep Mongol nomads out of China, were built of earth and stones in wood frames during the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE). Some additions and modifications were made to these simple walls over the next millennium but the major construction of the "modern" walls began in the Ming Dynasty (1388-1644 CE). Through Western contact with China from the 17th through 20th centuries, the legend of the Great Wall of China grew along with tourism to the wall. Restoration and rebuilding took place in the 20th century and in 1987 the Great Wall of China was made a World Heritage Site. Today, a portion of the Great Wall of China about 50 miles (80 km) from Beijing receives thousands of tourists each day.   Petra, Jordan Petra was discovered in 181

Football clubs have existed since the 15th century, but unorganized and without official status. It is therefore hard to decide which the first football club was. Some historians suggest that it was the Foot-Ball Club formed 1824 in Edinburgh. Earlier clubs were often formed by former school students and the first of this kind was formed in Sheffield in 1855. The oldest among professional football clubs is the English club   Notts County  that was formed in 1862 and still exists today. An important step for the emergence of teams was the industrialization that led to larger groups of people meeting at places such as factories, pubs and churches. Football teams were established in the larger cities and the new railroads could bring them to other cities. In the beginning, football was dominated by public school teams, but later, teams consisting by workers would make up the majority of those. Another change was successively taking place when some clubs became willing to pay the best

If  you are dating an kamba girl the be asured of going through taugh journey during  marriage ritual and also make your pocket full to the brime In addition, you should be ready to go through a number of rituals before she becom yours  legally. Here is an overview of some of the items a bridegroom needs during the traditional wedding. Two drums of honey (Ithembe), two blankets and two bed sheets. These items can be presented physically or monetary form. Another interesting thing that you must have to walk away with the woman who makes your days brighter is a big goat (ndua itaa).  The goat is usually presented to the parents of the bride as a symbol of the bed used by the bride while at her home. To show your readiness to have her as the mother of your children, you will be required to throw a mega party to your in-laws. ADVERTISEMENT Later, a ceremony dubbed ilute will be conducted. During the ceremony, a huge castrated bull is slaughtered. Friends and other

 Traditional marriage is still common among the masai community  from the past up today T he Maasai community is renowned the world over for its culture. The Maasai culture is unique and very interesting and attracts many peoples, both locals and foreigners. While some cultural practices have become outdated the iconic Maasai traditional wedding ceremony is one elaborate and culturally rich event that that is entertaining as well as intriguing. Maasai traditional wedding has become increasingly popular not just in Kenya but beyond and a lot has been borrowed from the rite and incorporated into the so called modern wedding. Maasai traditional weddings are full of colour, song and dance. Most people in Maasai practiced traditional weddings and that was the only form of marriage they knew. brac e modernity. Marriage rites are still observed. The village elder, who has married five wives in Maasai traditional weddings, says the day before the wedding the husband to be (groom) and