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Use of Essential Oils

Use of essential oils

You could try opting for home remedies, but although a lot of people have reported success, an equal number of people have said that home remedies haven’t helped. They are, however, worth a try before opting for a pesticide. Essential oils like tea tree oil ,lavender oil, neem oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil, aniseed oil, cinnamon leaf oil, red thyme oil, peppermint oil, nutmeg oil

  • Mix 2 ounces of olive oil with 15 to 20 drops of the essential oil. Apply to the scalp using cotton balls. Leave this mixture on the scalp and hair overnight—at least 12 hours. Alternatively, mix the 15 to 20 drops of essential oil in 4 ounces of rubbing alcohol. Place the mixture in a spray bottle and saturate the hair with it, leaving in 12 hours.
  • From essential oils stores you can buy a bottle each of rosemary, tea tree and lavender oil. Take 20 drops of each of these oils and put them in measuring cup. Now, add vinegar and double the amount of olive oil so you have half a cup of the mixture. Apply this to your child’s scalp and leave on overnight. Wash off the next morning, and apply any leftover mixture to your child’s head the next night.
  • People have also reported positive results using only vinegar and olive oil, so if you cannot find the essential oils, skip them.
  • The following morning, comb out your child’s hair. Then, shampoo, rinse, and repeat.

Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: November 17, 2015
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Heritage

Visiting heritage sites makes people happier than any other activities!

Participating in heritage projects helps people to learn about their local history, make connections, form friendships, and develop a sense of civic pride.

Do you know the benefit of visiting historical places that are close to nature? It brings more calmness and happiness to mind than many other activities. Spending time alone or with family and friends in these interesting and mysterious places brings joy to anybody. Imagining and understanding life of our ancestors helps to reduce the stress in our modern life. In India there are thousands of places one can visit to get away from the busy life. India has places that are known for caves which are recognized by UNESCO. Participating in heritage projects helps people to learn about their local history, make connections, form friendships, and develop a sense of civic pride. When you want to go on holidays, do not forget the following places that can help you to calm the mind.

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Ellora Caves

Ellora Caves

 

Ajanta Caves

The Ajanta Caves

 

Caves of Badami

Caves of Badami

 

Undavalli Caves

Undavali Caves

 

Kanheri Caves

Kanheri Caves

Mahabalipuram Cave

Mahabalipuram Caves

 

Jogimara and Sita Bengra Caves, Chhattisgarh

Jogimara Caves

 

Elephanta Caves

Elephanta Caves

 

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: November 10, 2015
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Jogimara Caves

Jogimara and Sita Bengra Caves, Chhattisgarh

Situated in the Sarguja district in Chhattisgarh, Jogimara and Sita Bengra Caves claim to be the oldest theatres in the world. These caves are located in a beautiful natural setting and to add to the effect, both the caves can be reached through a natural tunnel, which is called Hathipol (as even elephants can pass through this tunnel). According to legends, in these caves lived Rama, Sita and Lakshman during their exile. Hence comes the name Sita Bengra – “Residence of Sita”. There are many ancient paintings and inscriptions that one can find in these caves.


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Elephanta Caves

Elephanta Caves

The actual Elephanta Caves are among the popular visitor locations within Mumbai, made out of multifariousancient gemstones this particular location is about one hour much ferry trip through Portal associated with Indian (Mumbai). It had been selected because Globe Traditions Website through UNESCO within 1987.


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Mahabalipuram Caves

Mahabalipuram Cave

Mahishasuramardhini mandapa (Cave Temple; also known as Yampuri) is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, of the Pallava dynasty. It is a rock-cut cave temple located on a hill, near a lighthouse, along with other caves in Mamallapuram. It is the one of the finest testimonials of ancient Vishwakarma Sthapathis (Vishwakarma sculpture). Mamallapuram, also popularly known as Mahabalipuram, is a small village to the south of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1984.


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Kanheri Caves

Kanheri caves

Kanheri caves is also famous place to visit in Mumbai. Located on the western outskirts of the city, these caves are a collection of rock-cut architecture remains, dedicated to Buddhist religion, culture and art. Kanheri caves have been etched-out from a huge basaltic rock formation and are around 7 km from the main gate of the national park. A total of 109 caves, these were carved between 1st century BCE and 10th century CE and contain carvings of Buddhist scriptures as well as sculptures on the pillars and walls. While most of them were used as Buddhist Viharas for studying, living and meditation, the larger ones were Chaityas or caves for group worship.


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Undavali Caves

Undavalli Caves

In the famous city of Vijayawada of Andra Pradesh, one can find the well preserved 7th century dated Undavalli cave temples. There is a quiet tranquility to the place that is really unmatched elsewhere. In the caves one can find many shrines that are dedicated to the powerful Hindu deities like lord Shiva, lord Vishnu, and Lord Brahma.  The Mogalarajapuram caves are an interesting find but they are in the ruins nowadays but still worth a visit. However, these caves are very famous for exploration and getting to know about their make and architecture is very interesting.


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Caves of Badami

Caves of Badami

Karnataka state of India is known for its rich heritage of Historical places. Badami is a beautiful and interesting place to visit.  Badami not only highlight the rock caves however additionally includes all the heritage sites that may be seen by taking only a little tour from Badami. Badami caves are considered as an example of Indian rock-cut architecture, especially Badami Chalukya architecture initiated during the 6th century. Badami was previously known as Vataapi Badami, the capital of the early Chalukya dynasty, who ruled much of Karnataka from middle of the sixth until the middle of the eighth centuries.


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