The Indian Government has decided not to increase the rates of petrol and gas in the country in order to bring them more in line with the prevailing international market rates.
This is a Government that is concerned more with its own political survival than the health of the nation's economy!
It has only marginally increased the rates of petrol and gas.
The rich will continue to zip around in cars and SUVs.
The net effect will be that the Oil Companies, once the toast of Corporate India, will be committing whosesale suicide.
Then what happens seems to apparently not concern the Indian Govt.
All those who have invested in the Stocks of Oild companies, including Reliance Oil, are going to suffer.
Their investments wsill be wiped away.
We'll be seeing a lot of Stock market failures soon.
Poor Oil Companies.
Poor India.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Vedic Culture in Goa and Maharashtra
Vedic culture dates back to pre-historic times.
The Vedas are ancient Hindu texts and are believed to be the fountain of all knowledge on Earth.
http://ancient-hindu-wisdom.blogspot.com
The Vedas are an oral tradition, preserved from generation-to-generation through rote learning by Brahmin families. These were special families, highly revered by Society, who were dedicated to learning the Vedas and preserving them for posterity.
The Vedas are Sanskrit verses, sung rather than said, and have very strict intonation and pronunciation, which maintain their purity.
Different verses from the four Vedas are incorporated in various ritualistic prayers of the Hindus.
Until recently, only Brahmin males were allowed to study and say the Vedas. Women and persons from all other Castes were prohibited from enunciating Vedic verses, in the belief that the divine purity of the Verses would be sullied.
Now, with the abolishment of the Caste system, both men and women of all castes are allowed to study and sing the Vedas, if they want to.
The Vedas are taught in special residential schools called Pathshalas, or Hindu Seminaries, which take in only boys, even today. (Women have to learn the Vedas from erudite Priests, who tutor them in coaching classes).
As in any Seminary, the lives of the novices is hard and strenuous, beginning before dawn with the first Sandhya vandan of the day before Sunrise and ending after the evening Sandhya after Sunset and then, dinner. Sandhya vandan is the Gayatri mantra prayer which is obligatory for all Brahmins.
Besides the Vedas, the students often study their regular school subjects as well and this requires very sharp intellect and memory.
Often, the Priests who qualify from some of these Pathshalas are very learned men indeed!
Students live very simple, monastic lives in the Pathshalas. They eat a very simple, vegetarian diet and observe many fasts and other austerities. They return to their homes at least thrice or four times a year, to spend time with their families during all major Indian holidays. Hence, they are not cut off totally from the world outside the Seminary and they are thus able to relate to this world with ease and comfort.
Hindu Priests, the custodians of our Vedas, are enjoined by their dharma, to marry and procreate. An unmarried elderly Priest is considered inauspicious in Hinduism!
Vedic culture is inherently linked to the holy Fire, called homa. Homa is a sacred ritual, performed on important occassions in a person's life, for instance when a person gets married, moves into a new house, wants to purify his old house, when a Brahmin boy performs his thread ceremony (these are instances of individual performance of homa). But most temples perform homa too, usually ritualistically once a year, where there is collective worship of the Vedas.
AYURVEDA is derived from one of the Vedas called the Atharvaveda. This Veda has nothing to do with worship and so is not taught in the Pathshalas.
Ayurveda is however, only a very small part of this Veda, the rest of which the students of a Pathshala obviously do learn.
VEDIC ASTROLOGY is also derived from the Vedas. It once formed a very important and integral part of human life in all Hindu families, until its importance was diminished by the onslaught of modern Science and scientific thought.
Of late, Vedic Astrology is experiencing a resurge within and outside India, through is discovery by the Western world, along with Yoga and Ayurveda.
My blog
http://astrological-remedies-indianpedi.blogspot.com
bears this out, as it has become very satisfyingly popular on the internet!
Almost every district in Goa and Mahasrashtra has its own Pathshala, with the bigger cities having one or two of their own. These Pathshalas usually depend on charitable donations rather than Government funds, so it is distressing to see some of the smaller ones closing down on a regular basis, due to a lack of funds.
In olden times, Pathshalas were the main centres of learning in any State and so enjoyed the patronage of Kings and Rulers.
What once were the undisputed founts of Hindu learning are now slowly withering away, and may soon be lost to Time.
In the meanwhile however, they still carry on and their precincts reveberate with the sounds of the Vedas, the holiest of all sounds on earth!
Some Pathshalas are open to tourists, who may visit them at specified times. I know for certain that they are one of the biggest tourist draws in Pune in Maharashtra and Ponda in Goa.
I have seen tourists becoming entranced while listening to a rendition of Vedic hymns and I've seen an expression of wonder come on their faces, an expression that I, as an heir to the Vedas, will never forget!
The Vedas are ancient Hindu texts and are believed to be the fountain of all knowledge on Earth.
http://ancient-hindu-wisdom.blogspot.com
The Vedas are an oral tradition, preserved from generation-to-generation through rote learning by Brahmin families. These were special families, highly revered by Society, who were dedicated to learning the Vedas and preserving them for posterity.
The Vedas are Sanskrit verses, sung rather than said, and have very strict intonation and pronunciation, which maintain their purity.
Different verses from the four Vedas are incorporated in various ritualistic prayers of the Hindus.
Until recently, only Brahmin males were allowed to study and say the Vedas. Women and persons from all other Castes were prohibited from enunciating Vedic verses, in the belief that the divine purity of the Verses would be sullied.
Now, with the abolishment of the Caste system, both men and women of all castes are allowed to study and sing the Vedas, if they want to.
The Vedas are taught in special residential schools called Pathshalas, or Hindu Seminaries, which take in only boys, even today. (Women have to learn the Vedas from erudite Priests, who tutor them in coaching classes).
As in any Seminary, the lives of the novices is hard and strenuous, beginning before dawn with the first Sandhya vandan of the day before Sunrise and ending after the evening Sandhya after Sunset and then, dinner. Sandhya vandan is the Gayatri mantra prayer which is obligatory for all Brahmins.
Besides the Vedas, the students often study their regular school subjects as well and this requires very sharp intellect and memory.
Often, the Priests who qualify from some of these Pathshalas are very learned men indeed!
Students live very simple, monastic lives in the Pathshalas. They eat a very simple, vegetarian diet and observe many fasts and other austerities. They return to their homes at least thrice or four times a year, to spend time with their families during all major Indian holidays. Hence, they are not cut off totally from the world outside the Seminary and they are thus able to relate to this world with ease and comfort.
Hindu Priests, the custodians of our Vedas, are enjoined by their dharma, to marry and procreate. An unmarried elderly Priest is considered inauspicious in Hinduism!
Vedic culture is inherently linked to the holy Fire, called homa. Homa is a sacred ritual, performed on important occassions in a person's life, for instance when a person gets married, moves into a new house, wants to purify his old house, when a Brahmin boy performs his thread ceremony (these are instances of individual performance of homa). But most temples perform homa too, usually ritualistically once a year, where there is collective worship of the Vedas.
AYURVEDA is derived from one of the Vedas called the Atharvaveda. This Veda has nothing to do with worship and so is not taught in the Pathshalas.
Ayurveda is however, only a very small part of this Veda, the rest of which the students of a Pathshala obviously do learn.
VEDIC ASTROLOGY is also derived from the Vedas. It once formed a very important and integral part of human life in all Hindu families, until its importance was diminished by the onslaught of modern Science and scientific thought.
Of late, Vedic Astrology is experiencing a resurge within and outside India, through is discovery by the Western world, along with Yoga and Ayurveda.
My blog
http://astrological-remedies-indianpedi.blogspot.com
bears this out, as it has become very satisfyingly popular on the internet!
Almost every district in Goa and Mahasrashtra has its own Pathshala, with the bigger cities having one or two of their own. These Pathshalas usually depend on charitable donations rather than Government funds, so it is distressing to see some of the smaller ones closing down on a regular basis, due to a lack of funds.
In olden times, Pathshalas were the main centres of learning in any State and so enjoyed the patronage of Kings and Rulers.
What once were the undisputed founts of Hindu learning are now slowly withering away, and may soon be lost to Time.
In the meanwhile however, they still carry on and their precincts reveberate with the sounds of the Vedas, the holiest of all sounds on earth!
Some Pathshalas are open to tourists, who may visit them at specified times. I know for certain that they are one of the biggest tourist draws in Pune in Maharashtra and Ponda in Goa.
I have seen tourists becoming entranced while listening to a rendition of Vedic hymns and I've seen an expression of wonder come on their faces, an expression that I, as an heir to the Vedas, will never forget!
Saturday, June 30, 2007
St. Francis Xavier, the patron Saint of Goa.
Goa in India has some fantastic Churches built more than 400 years ago.
They were built by the Portuguese, who came to and conquered this tiny State in India in the 16th century and ruled here for around 450 years.
The Church of Saint Francis Xavier is especially impressive.
It has been well-maintained and so has the body of this Saint, who is the patron Saint of Goa.
His Body has not degenrated at all and is exposed for veneration every ten years, and it draws huge crowds from all over the world.
It's a medical marvel, that his body has never decomposed.
Once a year there is a Feast of St Francis Xavier, which is also well-attended.
There are hundreds of small and big Churches and chapels scattered all over Goa and they lend Goa a mystical quality.
One sees small white chapels dotting the villages, along tree-lined winding roads.
These chapels are well-maintained by local people, who keep them clean, light candles and offer fresh flowers every day.
Every village has about a dozen of these, built with painstaking care and religious zeal, under Portuguese rule.
The Portuguese left in 1961, and Goa formally joined the Indian Republic, but their memories live on....and are a treat for us to see.
The Church of St Francis Xavier is in Old Goa, about 30 km from Panjim, the capital city of Goa State.
Just across this Church, in the midst of a beautiful garden, is a small Cathedral.
There are many graves of Portuguese nobles and other eminent men of the times, covered with very finely decorated floorings.
Next to the Cathedral, is a huge Museum, housing life-sized portraits of all the Portuguese Governors who ruled Goa during the 450-year old foreign rule, and other historical artefacts.
They were built by the Portuguese, who came to and conquered this tiny State in India in the 16th century and ruled here for around 450 years.
The Church of Saint Francis Xavier is especially impressive.
It has been well-maintained and so has the body of this Saint, who is the patron Saint of Goa.
His Body has not degenrated at all and is exposed for veneration every ten years, and it draws huge crowds from all over the world.
It's a medical marvel, that his body has never decomposed.
Once a year there is a Feast of St Francis Xavier, which is also well-attended.
There are hundreds of small and big Churches and chapels scattered all over Goa and they lend Goa a mystical quality.
One sees small white chapels dotting the villages, along tree-lined winding roads.
These chapels are well-maintained by local people, who keep them clean, light candles and offer fresh flowers every day.
Every village has about a dozen of these, built with painstaking care and religious zeal, under Portuguese rule.
The Portuguese left in 1961, and Goa formally joined the Indian Republic, but their memories live on....and are a treat for us to see.
The Church of St Francis Xavier is in Old Goa, about 30 km from Panjim, the capital city of Goa State.
Just across this Church, in the midst of a beautiful garden, is a small Cathedral.
There are many graves of Portuguese nobles and other eminent men of the times, covered with very finely decorated floorings.
Next to the Cathedral, is a huge Museum, housing life-sized portraits of all the Portuguese Governors who ruled Goa during the 450-year old foreign rule, and other historical artefacts.
The festival of 'Vata Poornima' in Maharashtra and Goa
This festival is celebrated annually on the full-moon day of the Hindu month called 'Jyestha'.
On this day, married Hindu women in the State of Maharashtra visit and worship a Banyan tree in their neighbourhood and ask for a boon : each lady prays for a long life for her husband!
The women come in a procession, wearing beautiful new sarees and their wedding jewelry, each carrying a plate containing sliced fruits, covered with a decorative scarf.
A Hindu priest performs a special pooja under the Banyan tree and the women offer these cut fruits and sweets as 'prasad', along with small glass green bangles and black beads.
Holy 'red kumkum' and turmeric are applied to the tree, flowers are placed reverentially and incense sticks are lit.
The women then circumambulate the tree, unwinding a spool of white thread in their hands, so that the trunk of tree is covered in white, as the priest chants the mantras!
They then don a new set of green bangles and a small black bead in a 'thread' woven out of the bark of a jungle tree, which they wear around their neck.
Husbands are not present during this pooja.
It is fascinating to watch this ritual!
This day is called 'Vata poornima' : vata means Banyan tree in Marathi language, and poornima means a full moon.
This pooja is faithfully being done in India since time immemorial.
On this day, married Hindu women in the State of Maharashtra visit and worship a Banyan tree in their neighbourhood and ask for a boon : each lady prays for a long life for her husband!
The women come in a procession, wearing beautiful new sarees and their wedding jewelry, each carrying a plate containing sliced fruits, covered with a decorative scarf.
A Hindu priest performs a special pooja under the Banyan tree and the women offer these cut fruits and sweets as 'prasad', along with small glass green bangles and black beads.
Holy 'red kumkum' and turmeric are applied to the tree, flowers are placed reverentially and incense sticks are lit.
The women then circumambulate the tree, unwinding a spool of white thread in their hands, so that the trunk of tree is covered in white, as the priest chants the mantras!
They then don a new set of green bangles and a small black bead in a 'thread' woven out of the bark of a jungle tree, which they wear around their neck.
Husbands are not present during this pooja.
It is fascinating to watch this ritual!
This day is called 'Vata poornima' : vata means Banyan tree in Marathi language, and poornima means a full moon.
This pooja is faithfully being done in India since time immemorial.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The 'Ashadhi Ekadashi' festival in Maharashtra, INDIA
This fair, held annually five days before the full moon during the Hindu month of Ashadh, is celebrated on a large scale in the small temple town of Pandharpur ( Maharashtra State, India ), abode of the Hindu Lord Vitthal and his consort, Rukhmini, situated on the banks of
the holy river, Chandrabhaga.
Lord Vitthal is believed to be an avatar of Lord Krishna.
About five to six hundred thousand people attend this festival every
year. Many come walking, as per tradition, even though they are wealthy and have their own cars.
Followers of this sect of Hinduism, called the 'Varkari sect', live very simple lives. They are peaceful and peace-loving, dress simply and often in white, abjure ostentation, live and practice the principles defined in 'Ashtanga Yoga' ( which are very similar to Buddhist principles but also include vegetarianism ).
Ashtanga Yoga is a way of life, not an exercise regimen.
These folk wear a necklace made from beads carved out of stems of the 'Tulsi plant'. They use the necklace as a rosary too, while chanting the Lord's name.
They sing hymns describing the beneficence of the Lord, on their journey to the temple town, and these singing groups hold you spell bound, as they walk towards their destination. They sing with a fervour that is genuine and touching.
These wayfarers accept alms in the form of food from households dotting their way. Often there is a scramble among local people to serve them food, for it is believed that people who serve them food will earn good karma, too!
Devotees plan their journeys so they reach Pandharpur town on the day of the fair, called 'Yatra' in the local language, Marathi.
The devotees see their Lord everywhere and in all things, animate and inanimate, even including their enemies' hearts ( so they worship their enemies as well! ), a concept which is ingrained in their 'panth' ( sect ) of Hinduism.
They live their lives according to these principles.Varkaris are not varkaris by birth, they become varkaris by accepting a certain way of life. There is no initiation ceremony or any such
thing, either. You just join and that's it. You are free to leave any time, too.
Women walk shoulder-to-shoulder along with menfolk and there is no discrimination between sexes. This panth also is one of the rare sects of Hinduism that does not discriminate between castes.
Many Saints of Maharashtra sprang from this panth. Saints Dnyaneshwar, Tukaram, Namdeo and Eknath ( besides a host of others ), the patron Saints of Maharashtra, were devotees of Lord Vitthal. They lived more than 700 years ago.
They wrote a copious amount of Literature, based on Hindu Philosophy, in Marathi, which is very popular even today.
Local TV channels in Maharashtra State devote at least an hour every day to broadcasting hymns sung by the Varkaris, listening to which even a non-initiated person can get transported to heaven-on-earth, for a while!
the holy river, Chandrabhaga.
Lord Vitthal is believed to be an avatar of Lord Krishna.
About five to six hundred thousand people attend this festival every
year. Many come walking, as per tradition, even though they are wealthy and have their own cars.
Followers of this sect of Hinduism, called the 'Varkari sect', live very simple lives. They are peaceful and peace-loving, dress simply and often in white, abjure ostentation, live and practice the principles defined in 'Ashtanga Yoga' ( which are very similar to Buddhist principles but also include vegetarianism ).
Ashtanga Yoga is a way of life, not an exercise regimen.
These folk wear a necklace made from beads carved out of stems of the 'Tulsi plant'. They use the necklace as a rosary too, while chanting the Lord's name.
They sing hymns describing the beneficence of the Lord, on their journey to the temple town, and these singing groups hold you spell bound, as they walk towards their destination. They sing with a fervour that is genuine and touching.
These wayfarers accept alms in the form of food from households dotting their way. Often there is a scramble among local people to serve them food, for it is believed that people who serve them food will earn good karma, too!
Devotees plan their journeys so they reach Pandharpur town on the day of the fair, called 'Yatra' in the local language, Marathi.
The devotees see their Lord everywhere and in all things, animate and inanimate, even including their enemies' hearts ( so they worship their enemies as well! ), a concept which is ingrained in their 'panth' ( sect ) of Hinduism.
They live their lives according to these principles.Varkaris are not varkaris by birth, they become varkaris by accepting a certain way of life. There is no initiation ceremony or any such
thing, either. You just join and that's it. You are free to leave any time, too.
Women walk shoulder-to-shoulder along with menfolk and there is no discrimination between sexes. This panth also is one of the rare sects of Hinduism that does not discriminate between castes.
Many Saints of Maharashtra sprang from this panth. Saints Dnyaneshwar, Tukaram, Namdeo and Eknath ( besides a host of others ), the patron Saints of Maharashtra, were devotees of Lord Vitthal. They lived more than 700 years ago.
They wrote a copious amount of Literature, based on Hindu Philosophy, in Marathi, which is very popular even today.
Local TV channels in Maharashtra State devote at least an hour every day to broadcasting hymns sung by the Varkaris, listening to which even a non-initiated person can get transported to heaven-on-earth, for a while!
Monday, April 30, 2007
GOA: Info for NRIs and Tourists
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE GOA FOR YOUR VACATION?
Well, simply because Goa is a unique experience!
Goa is a small State in India, on its West coast and is a very popular destination for the international tourist.
Famed for its sunny and sandy beaches, Goa also has a lot else to offer the tourist : it is dotted with huge Churches and Cathedrals ( built by the Portuguese who ruled Goa for 450 years, from the 16th to the 20th centuries ), wonderful Hindu temples with all their splendour, Nature parks with elephants, cascading waterfalls.... and much more, all against this picturesque background of a verdant green.
A visit to Goa is like a visit to all of India, for here you come across domestic tourists by the dozen, hailing from all States of India, right from Assam and Manipur in the North, to Kerala and Tamil Nadu from the South, with every other Indian State inbetween!
So you get to see a panorama of Indian life, just travelling in Goa. All the colourful Indian dresses, worn by dusky Indian beauties, are on show over here.The Indian saree has many different avatars, all of which are visible in Goa, at any given time.
Domestic tourists, bless them, are themselves a great tourist draw for foreigners! You get to hear all the different Indian dialects on the beach, on the street, in the market, everywhere.
And yes, you also get to sample cuisine from all over India, in the various North Indian / South Indian / East Indian / West Indian Restaurants, which have sprung up all over Goa in order to cater to tourists from their State!
What a deal it is, then, that you get an experience of the whole of India, as it were, while visiting just this tiny Indian State!
Goa has the added benefit of being one of the most modernised of Indian States. So you will find good hotels ( in all star and non-star categories ), good roads, (fairly) clean surroundings, modern banking and internet facilities, a good transport system, lots of good shopping, and most importantly, a tourist-friendly people, who speak good English!
Of late, Goa has developed as a centre for Medical Tourism.Many corporate Hospitals, like those of the Apollo chain, have set up base in Goa. For the present, the focus is on Cardio-vascular diseases and Urology, but Speciality Hospitals for other branches of Medicine and Surgery are sprouting up all over Goa.
Goa also has a fair number of Ayurvedic clinics and spas, many of which are conveniently located in or near Hotels.
A related trend which must be mentioned is that Goa has also become the hot spot for picking up quality prescription drugs like Cialis, Viagra, Valium and other drugs of these categories, easily and at very low costs. I find many tourists ending their visit to Goa by packing a few dozen of each before leaving for the airport!
HOW LONG SHOULD YOUR VACATION BE?
Well, that depends upon you.
The average international tourist prefers to spend from two to four weeks here, in order to be able to soak up the sun and sand.
Goa is small enough for you to move all over the State on day sight-seeing tours, coming back to your hotel every night.
Hotels have dance-parties and Beach parties, which are a hit with tourists. Wine flows freely, to the beat of the samba and strings of the guitar.
Most large Hotels have their own Music Bands, who perform almost every evening.A few even have casinos and casino games.
Then there are the 'ethnic' spots, which offer authentic Indian lifestyle experiences, including music and dining.There are some wonderful Museums too.
Goa has a long History and a beautiful Geography, which makes it an irresistable tourist destination, a must-see on the map of the International tourist of today!
WELCOME TO GOA!
My Name : Dr. Jayashree Joshi
E mail : joshi@herbaltradition.com
The Taj Mahal may be in danger of falling off the list of the seven new wonders of the world, but it remains the most enduring image of India and quite surpasses the beaches of Goa and Jaipur palaces.
Most travellers define their India experience as 'incredible'. In a recent survey of departing tourists, 97% mentioned that their experience met or exceeded expectations and highlights were:
* a warm and friendly people
* cultural diversity
* plenty to see and do.
Most visitors to India are at the top end of the economic pyramid, with more than hald spending $ 3000 or more during their saty, including the cost of accomodation and air tickets.
For those not keen on travelling to India, the main reasons were safety and hygiene issues.
Well, simply because Goa is a unique experience!
Goa is a small State in India, on its West coast and is a very popular destination for the international tourist.
Famed for its sunny and sandy beaches, Goa also has a lot else to offer the tourist : it is dotted with huge Churches and Cathedrals ( built by the Portuguese who ruled Goa for 450 years, from the 16th to the 20th centuries ), wonderful Hindu temples with all their splendour, Nature parks with elephants, cascading waterfalls.... and much more, all against this picturesque background of a verdant green.
A visit to Goa is like a visit to all of India, for here you come across domestic tourists by the dozen, hailing from all States of India, right from Assam and Manipur in the North, to Kerala and Tamil Nadu from the South, with every other Indian State inbetween!
So you get to see a panorama of Indian life, just travelling in Goa. All the colourful Indian dresses, worn by dusky Indian beauties, are on show over here.The Indian saree has many different avatars, all of which are visible in Goa, at any given time.
Domestic tourists, bless them, are themselves a great tourist draw for foreigners! You get to hear all the different Indian dialects on the beach, on the street, in the market, everywhere.
And yes, you also get to sample cuisine from all over India, in the various North Indian / South Indian / East Indian / West Indian Restaurants, which have sprung up all over Goa in order to cater to tourists from their State!
What a deal it is, then, that you get an experience of the whole of India, as it were, while visiting just this tiny Indian State!
Goa has the added benefit of being one of the most modernised of Indian States. So you will find good hotels ( in all star and non-star categories ), good roads, (fairly) clean surroundings, modern banking and internet facilities, a good transport system, lots of good shopping, and most importantly, a tourist-friendly people, who speak good English!
Of late, Goa has developed as a centre for Medical Tourism.Many corporate Hospitals, like those of the Apollo chain, have set up base in Goa. For the present, the focus is on Cardio-vascular diseases and Urology, but Speciality Hospitals for other branches of Medicine and Surgery are sprouting up all over Goa.
Goa also has a fair number of Ayurvedic clinics and spas, many of which are conveniently located in or near Hotels.
A related trend which must be mentioned is that Goa has also become the hot spot for picking up quality prescription drugs like Cialis, Viagra, Valium and other drugs of these categories, easily and at very low costs. I find many tourists ending their visit to Goa by packing a few dozen of each before leaving for the airport!
HOW LONG SHOULD YOUR VACATION BE?
Well, that depends upon you.
The average international tourist prefers to spend from two to four weeks here, in order to be able to soak up the sun and sand.
Goa is small enough for you to move all over the State on day sight-seeing tours, coming back to your hotel every night.
Hotels have dance-parties and Beach parties, which are a hit with tourists. Wine flows freely, to the beat of the samba and strings of the guitar.
Most large Hotels have their own Music Bands, who perform almost every evening.A few even have casinos and casino games.
Then there are the 'ethnic' spots, which offer authentic Indian lifestyle experiences, including music and dining.There are some wonderful Museums too.
Goa has a long History and a beautiful Geography, which makes it an irresistable tourist destination, a must-see on the map of the International tourist of today!
WELCOME TO GOA!
My Name : Dr. Jayashree Joshi
E mail : joshi@herbaltradition.com
The Taj Mahal may be in danger of falling off the list of the seven new wonders of the world, but it remains the most enduring image of India and quite surpasses the beaches of Goa and Jaipur palaces.
Most travellers define their India experience as 'incredible'. In a recent survey of departing tourists, 97% mentioned that their experience met or exceeded expectations and highlights were:
* a warm and friendly people
* cultural diversity
* plenty to see and do.
Most visitors to India are at the top end of the economic pyramid, with more than hald spending $ 3000 or more during their saty, including the cost of accomodation and air tickets.
For those not keen on travelling to India, the main reasons were safety and hygiene issues.
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