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Welcome to the Ikaki Bagh blog. We’ll be featuring news articles, guest stories, and information relating to the project.

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Yoga at Ikaki Bagh

Yoga at Ikaki Bagh

Yoga: the practice and at Ikaki Bagh Key points The beginnings of Yoga were developed by the Indus Saravasti civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago. Traditionally, the practical aspects of Yoga play a more important part than does its intellectual...

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Chai! Chai! Chai! Chai!

Chai! Chai! Chai! Chai!

Chai! Chai! Chai! Chai! Key points masala chai (mixed spiced tea), originating in india has gained huge worldwide popularity there are thousands of variations on how to make chai a visit to ikaki bagh is a chance to taste and make real masala chai “Chai! Chai! Chai!...

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Children’s Games

Children’s Games

Let the Games Begin! – Traditional Children’s Games of India Key points Time with the children of Jhinjha Village is a heart-warming experience while visiting Ikaki Bagh. Games are a big part of the children having fun. India has a fascinating history of traditional...

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A second update from Ikaki Bagh

A second update from Ikaki Bagh

Update from Ikaki Bagh Key points It is high summer at Ikaki Bagh, traditionally a low tourist season We are making the best use of our time imposed by COVID-19. But are very worried for the future of social tourism in India until a vaccine is discovered and shared...

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Update from Ikaki Bagh in these COVID-19 times

Update from Ikaki Bagh in these COVID-19 times

Key points India is in lockdown due to COVID-19 since 23 March. All at Ikaki Bagh and Ikaki Niwas are safe We are using this time to get everything super to welcome you here when the world re-opens On 23 March, the Indian Government declared a strict lockdown due to...

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Take a camel ride

Take a camel ride

Take a camel ride Key points Taking a camel ride is a fun way to tour Ikaki Bagh and the local countryside Camels are an incredible story of adaptation making them excellent for desert conditions Camels are important in Rajasthan today for dairying, tourism and...

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Do you like spicy?

Do you like spicy?

Do you like spicy? Key points ‘Chilli’ is used widely in many regions of India but by no means all You will often be asked, “Do you like spicy?”, when ordering in restaurants in India. But what does this question mean? Chilli is a great favourite in Rajasthan. A...

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Welcome to our local school

Welcome to our local school

Welcome to our local school This article discusses: By 2020, India’s estimated population will be 1,380,000. Half of India’s population is under 25 years old India has made huge progress increasing completion rates for primary school education Ikaki Bagh supports our...

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Celebrating Kites

Celebrating Kites

Key points People of all ages in Jaipur share a passion and historical connection for flying kites Kite flying is enjoyed all year round but reaches its peak with the festival day of Makar Sankranti festival and the three-day International Kite Flying Festival...

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Growing Pomegranates

Growing Pomegranates

Key points Pomegranates are appreciated in cooking and have a rich cultural history in parts of India including Rajasthan We are experimenting growing organic pomegranates at Ikaki Bagh for our own use Growing pomegranates may also provide small-scale economic...

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