Aramandi
The demi plie position, is the essential posture of Bharatanātyam.
Bhima
The second among the five Pandavas. His weapon, the Gada is used to represent him.
Chakra
Type of firecracker burst during Deepavali and other festivals.
Drona
Was royal preceptor to the Kauravas and Pandavas. He was a master of advanced military arts, including the divine weapons or Astras.
Elaneer
Coconut water is one of the most popular and authentic Indian beverages.
Falooda
An Indian version of a cold dessert called faloodeh from Persia, made with noodles.
Ganga
The personification of the river Ganga and is worshiped by Hindus as the goddess of purification and forgiveness.
Hoysala
Kannadiga power originating from the Indian subcontinent that ruled most of what is now Karnataka, India between the 10th and the 14th centuries.
Indra
The deity of the heavens, lightning, thunder, storms, rains, river flows, and war.
Jog Falls
Waterfall on the Sharavati river, located in the Western Ghats Sagara taluk, Shimoga district.
Kalasha
A metal (brass, copper, silver or gold) pot with a large base and small mouth, large enough to hold a coconut. A symbol of abundance and "source of life" in the Vedas.
Lingam
An abstract or aniconic representation of the Hindu deity Shiva in Shaivism.typically the primary murti or devotional image in Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva.
Mangala sutra
A necklace that the groom ties around the bride's neck in the Indian subcontinent, in a ceremony called Mangalya Dharanam
Nirma
The soap/ detergent brand that was hugely popular during the 1980s due to its highly successful brand promotion efforts.
Onam
An annual Hindu festival celebrated in southern Indian state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival celebrated by Malayalis. Pookkalam (flower Rangoli) is what’s been represented here.
Paan
A preparation combining betel leaf with areca nut widely consumed throughout Southeast Asia. It is chewed for its stimulant effects.
Qutb Minar
A minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of New Delhi, India.
Rudraksha Mala
A seed that is used as a prayer bead in Hinduism (especially in Shaivism).The seeds are associated with the Hindu Lord Shiva and are commonly worn for protection and for chanting mantras such as Om Namah Shivaya.
Shanka
A conch shell of ritual and religious importance in Hinduism.
Talegari
Palm leaves were used as writing materials in Indian subcontinent and in Southeast Asia dating back to the 5th century BCE.
Ugadi
New Year's Day for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka in India. The torana and festive meals are important parts of his festival.
Veena
Comprises a family of chordophone instruments from the Indian subcontinent. It’s used in Hindustani and Carnatic music.
Wipro
An Indian multinational corporation that provides information technology, consulting and business process services. It is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Started by Mohamed Premji.
Yana Caves
Unusual karst rock formations. It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range of the Western Ghats.
Zardozi
A type of embroidery work. Heavy and elaborate metal embroidery on a silk, satin, or velvet fabric base.
