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Cultural Heritage of India | Handicraft | Art of Weaving, Embroidery and Leather Industry

Art of  Weaving and Embroidery           Ancient India had a unique place in the fields of hand weaving, embroidery and knitting. It was said that the whole piece of cloth of a particular size (Taka) of fine muslin of Dhaka could easily pass through a ring and could be adjusted in a matchbox. Moreover 'Galicha' (carpet of several regions), knitting work on attires and artistry etc. occupied a prominent place. Amongst them are Patola of Patan (Gujarat), Bandhani of Rajasthan, kanjivaram saree and kashmiri cloth having 'Kasab' work .           During the golden period of Solanki era, Gujarat had progressed in this field. During the reign of Siddhraj Jaisingh many artisans (weavers) came and settled in Patan and made the town world famous, especially for its Patola. Some weavers of Patan were the best artists particularly of Patola of Patan. This art of Patan is more than 850 years old. Only a handful people have the skill...

How to do Chandrasana and Shavasana | Benefits | Methods

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Chandrasana In this asana, the shape of the body becomes like a moon hence it is called "Chandrasana". Basic Position: Sitting position Method: Bend both legs and sit on them in such a way the toes of both the legs touch each other and the heels remain outward. Sit on the toes so that they touch the buttocks. Keep both the hands crossed from the elbows and raise on the knees. Breathe in, and while bending the head in the back side, stretch the waist upward from the front. After bending the head on back side, keep it over the heels. Holding this position for a while, bring the body in the basic position in the reverse order. Benefits: This asana is very advantageous for the respiratory system. It activates the lung's capacity. It is useful for a person having asthma disease. It is advantageous in all diseases of the spinal cord. It is useful for thyroid. For more asanas; How to do Pavan Muktasana and Tadasana? - Click Here How to do Trikonasana and Dhanurasana? - Click He...

How to do Pavan Muktasana and Tadasana? | Methods | Benefits

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Pavan Muktasana While performing this asana, the gas gets released easily and hence this asana is called "Pavan Muktasana". Basic Position: Lying on the back position. Method: 1. Keep the heats together. Then while breathing draw the knees of both the legs toward the abdomen and hold with the hands. 2. Lift the head above the ground and touch the mouth with the knees. Keep legs straightened forward. 3. Release the breath and press the abdomen with the thighs of the legs. 4. Keep the legs pressed upon the abdomen till you can stop breathing. Hold this position for a suitable time and then come in the basic position in the reverse order. Benefits: 1. The upper gas comes out by this asana. 2. The slackness of the body reduces and the fat of the abdomen gets removed. 3. This asana prevents the heart and lung diseases. 4. It is advantageous in indigestion, blocking of excreation, uterus diseases, pain of the inner part of the abdomen below the naval, women disease, gas, piles, bl...

How to do Trikonasana and Dhanurasana | Methods | Benefits

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Trikonasana : In this asana a Triangle - Trikona with the co-ordination of one hand, one leg and the trunk, hence the name is Trikonasana. Basic Position : Standing in an attention position Method: 1. As shown in position-1, put the left leg on the left side at a suitable distance, inhale and keep both the hands sideward parallel to the ground and in line with the shoulder. Keep the palms facing the toes of ground. 2. Exhale and touch the toes of left leg with the left hand fingers. Raise the right hand upward keeping the palm outward. 3. Turn the neck and try to see the straightened right hand. 4. Inhale and come in no-1 position. 5. Touch the right leg toes with right hand fingers as in count no-2. 6. Try to see left hand like count-3 and keep this position upto a suitable time. 7. As per count-1 position. 8. Holding this position for a while, come in the basic position in the reverse order. Benefits : 1. Neck gets rest. The pains of shoulder and neck joints get raid off. 2. Spinal ...

Callisthenics | How to do Exercises with proper steps?

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Individual or group exercises have proved advantages for the development of a human body. For the personality development of an individual the exercises have become useful. These exercises have become useful. These  exercises can be performed without any equipment and when ever you wish. These exercises shape the body. It leads toward the emotional integrity and the sprinkling of the discipline. This is the reason why the  exercises have been accepted a part of physical Education. Here we have included the exercise for hands, legs, trunk and waist which can be performed freely. Exercise 1: Basic position: Attention  (1) Keep both the hands straight. The palms facing each other. (2) Bend the hands from elbows and bring the fists near the chest. Pull the elbows on the back side. (3) As per count - 1. (4) Attention. 5 to 8 - As above. Exercise 2: Basic position: Attention (1) Keep both hands straight in front having the palms facing each other. (2) Both the hands stra...