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Swastika in INDIA. What does swastika mean? Today I am going to write about one of my favorite symbols in India - swastika, which in Asia means something completely different contrary to a popular belief.  If you have ever been  to India or Asia, there is high probability that you have seen a swastika sign and you may have felt a bit uncomfortable. That happens because in European culture swastika sign has a negative connotation and is associated with Nazism and Hitler, so mainly is connected with very negative things like  mass murdering, cruelty as well as totalitarian system.  What does swastika mean?  However, in India and also in other Asian countries  the clockwise symbol (we must note that Nazism  symbol is anticlockwise) means something totally opposite and the sign is supposed to evoke happiness and promote prosperity. It is simply a lucky symbol which one can find in India in the temples, in front of many h...

  Kerala backwaters - a miracle of nature and an unforgettable paradise cruise of a lifetime What are Keralan backwates? In this post I would like to bring you closer to the atmosphere that you can feel on the boat during a paradise cruise on the unique Kerala backwaters. The backwaters of Kerala are undoubtedly a natural wonder which is made by network of lagoons and lakes situated parallel to the coast of the Arabian Sea, as well as canals and rivers forming a 900 km labyrinth. Unforgettable houseboat cruise If you are going  to Kerala  do not forget to spend at least one night on the boat going by  extremely relaxing and unique  cruise with accommodation along with all amenities, personal service and a chef who pampers his guests with seafood dishes and Keralan  specialties . Houseboats are ecological, which means that they are built using environme...

Explore India in a bit different way and spend time at Indian family home-stay  with the Landlady If any of you has the opportunity to live or stay for some time with Indian family under the same roof, you will certainly find this experience extremely encouraging and interesting. It is not only a great opportunity to get to know people, the culture of India but also this is a great way to get to know real India along with its outstanding hospitality. During such a stay you have the chance to learn about the customs and traditions  in India, refute stereotypes and spend time in a very interesting and extraordinary way. During many of my visits in the home of Sharma family in the state of Himachal Pradesh (about 30 km from the town where the Dalai Lama himself lives - Dharamshala) I spent wonderful moments that will remain in my memory for a long time. The family with whom I spent my stay in India certainly had a huge impact on how I now perceive India as...