The Dussehra celebrations in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, are another well-known event in India. To take part in this enormous festival, individuals travel from all over the nation to Kullu, also known as the Valley of the Gods. Beginning on the tenth day of Navratri, or Dussehra, it lasts for a week. Lord Raghunath and other gods are carried through the town in a procession to begin.

Although it has been popularly stated that the month was named after the Roman deity Janus, it is really derived from the Latin word "ianua," which means door. The name was selected to represent the opening of a fresh door as the new year begins.

This is absolutely true, and you may have already noticed it if you've ever tried to feed a dog that is wary of people. He or she will put their tail between their hind legs out of fear, which is an obvious sign that they are frightened and do not like your approach. Simply be patient in this case, or put the food down and leave the vicinity; they will eat it later. When fighting with other dogs, they frequently tuck their tails between their back legs.

What does breast milk have that formula does not? Antibodies from the mother, which can aid in the battle against illnesses. This could explain why, according to one study, 86 percent of breastfed babies survive to the age of one without becoming ill, while only 14 percent of formula-fed babies do.

This custom of worshipping the Lord Sun (as in Chhath Puja), the sustainer of life on Earth, was also common in ancient Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations, indicating that it is not unique to India. It is also observed in nations such as Fiji, Mauritius, Trinidad and Tobago, and others as part of their respective cultures and customs.

The brain's structural changes as a result of Alzheimer's disease. As a result of the cerebral cortex and other brain regions shrinking as a result of Alzheimer's disease, the ventricles in the brain can grow. These alterations can make it difficult to detect movement, focus on an object, and change how the pupils respond to light.

Each of the five fundamental flavors has its own taste receptors in the brain: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami (savory). In the journal Nature in 2015, scientists described how they were able to switch individual preferences on or off in mice without using food by activating and silencing neurons in their brains. For example, when neurons linked with "bitter" were triggered, mice formed puckering faces while still tasting sweet, and vice versa.

The Tonle Sap supports about half of Cambodia's agriculture and is a key fishing source. The incredible thing about this lake is that it regenerates in major areas throughout the rainy season when monsoon rains fall and flood the centre area between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.

It required a lot of creativity to get the stones to stand up straight. The builders eventually chose a technique associated with woodworking rather than brickwork. They used tongue and groove joints to slot the stones together, creating mortice holes and protruding tenons. Timber poles were placed at the back of the pit as a brace support when the hole for the stones was dug. The stone was then placed into place and lifted up with ropes while rubble was stuffed into the pit to keep it in place.

In an interview with The Guardian, Teletubbies co-creator Anne Wood explained that the show's adorable and fluffy rabbits are not your typical pet bunnies. "They have to be enormous to match the scale," Wood explained. There was also an issue with their health. "The only ones we could discover that were acceptable had been bred on the continent to be eaten," Wood explained. "We provided them wonderful circumstances, ranging free across the Teletubby grasslands, but their breeding had given them enlarged hearts, and the animal trainer would greet me in grief practically weekly, telling me another had died."

Eggnog is a trademark beverage of the holiday season, with a history reaching back to mediaeval times and a drink known as "posset." According to Healthline, monks in the 13th century "enjoyed this concoction with the addition of eggs and figs," which was made with sweetened and spiced milk curdled with ale or wine and served hot.

According to Hinduism, God is one eternal energy who can take any form or Avatar depending on the situation and in the favour of mankind, and it is also believed that a part of Brahman lives inside every single being in the universe or multiverse.

Canada produces over 70% of the world's pure maple syrup. Approximately 90% of that 70% is from the province of Quebec. Vermont produces the majority of the maple syrup consumed in the United States. Here are some figures to help you understand how much maple syrup is produced in Quebec. In 2010, Quebec produced over 7, 989, 000 gallons of maple syrup, while Vermont produced approximately 890,000 gallons.

The official cause of death for Branwell Bront, who passed away in September 1848 at the age of 31, was "chronic bronchitis-marasmus," a type of tuberculosis (then called consumption). His dependence on laudanum, opium and alcohol undoubtedly worsened his condition.

The easternmost city in the United States is appropriately named "Eastport" in Maine, close the Canadian border. Every day, it is the first place in the country to see the sun. Eastport is also well-known for whale sightings since the surrounding water is ideal for feeding and rearing young whales.

A common, but the lesser-known side effect of anxiety is anger. When we feel powerless over a situation, or our life is out of our control, expressing anger is a natural way to feel a sense of control.
It’s much easier to externalize the conflict rather than acknowledge the real issue and deal with it. Additionally, with chronic sufferers of anxiety, depression sometimes develops.

Healthy levels of the vitamins C, A, and K as well as manganese are present in this green. Including 1.5 cups of leafy green vegetables in your diet, each day may help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 

Halloween goes by various names, even though kids often refer to October 31 as the finest day of their lives. Other names for the celebration include Samhain, All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Eve, Witches Night, Summer's End, and Snap-Apple Night.

Pulp Fiction was one of the great 90s flicks, but there are a few facts about the film you might not be aware of. One such fact about the Quinten Tarantino film is that one of the scenes was shot in reverse. When Uma Thurman’s Mia Wallace suffers an OD and must be brought back to life with a shot of adrenalin, John Travolta’s Vincent Vega plunges a needle into her chest. To avoid any injury, this scene was actually shot in reverse. Travolta was filmed pulling the needled out of Thurman’s chest. Who would have known? 

This holy summit, perched in the gorgeous southern Hill Country, has been a paradise for people of many faiths in Sri Lanka for over a thousand years. The mountain is known as Sri Pada in Buddhism, which means sacred footprint, and is thought to have been left by the Buddha on his way to paradise. It is Lord Shiva's footprint, according to Hindus. When Christians and Muslims are asked, they will reply that is the footprint of Adam when he was expelled from the Garden of Eden. 

Persian rugs never go out of style because they are classic. Persian rugs last a lifetime despite changes in fashion and trends. Rich colours and timeless designs will never go out of style. Contrary to popular belief, Persian rugs can add charm and character to a modern space as well as traditional settings. Adding some rich character and colour to your flooring can make a stunning feature in a room that is clean, simple, and contemporary.

The edible leafy tips of beetroots are bursting with vitamin K, which has been associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Your daily requirement is approximately doubled by one cup of raw food.

Under black lights, bananas glow blue. Ripe bananas appear yellow to the naked eye under normal conditions due to organic pigments known as carotenoids. Chlorophyll begins to degrade as bananas ripen. This pigment is what causes bananas to glow, or fluoresce, under UV light and appear blue. While this is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating facts about bananas, there is another that will make you want to eat a banana every day.

It's strange to think of the founder of modern science dabbling in astrology. But two things should be kept in mind: First, historians warn us that judging historical events by today's standards is tricky. We all know that astrology is nonsense, yet astrology was only just beginning to separate from astronomy at the time of Galileo. Besides, Galileo was not wealthy: A professor who can teach astrological methods will be more in demand than one who cannot.