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Costumes of Rajasthan can basically be classified as Paridhan,which is a lower garment and achhadan which is an upper garment.Pag as an headgear is a symbol of noble and still practiced as an integral part of rajasthani culture. Various Traditional Dresses are:- Potia Dhoti Bandha Angrakhi Bugatari Pachewara Khol Dabla Lahariya Chera Chundari Ekdali Tikunti … Read more
Jainism Originated in India thousands of years ago and is thought to have heavily influenced the two other main belief systems of the region at that time: Buddhism. The religion centres on the progress of one’s soul towards a divine consciousness through self-reformation, wisdom and self-control and pacifism towards all living creatures. There are two … Read more
ORIGIN OF NATIONALISM The Rise of Nationalism is reflected in the spirit of Renaissance in Europe when freedom from religious restrictions led to the enhancement of national identity. This expression of Nationalism was furthered by the French Revolution. The political changes resulted in the passing of Sovereignty from the hands of an absolute monarch to … Read more
Modern Andhra Socio-cultural awakening in Andhra Pradesh Brahmo samaj In pre-British India the entire life of an individual was organized within the concept of caste and tradition. The British introduced a uniform system of administration and western thought of the English Education system in India. As a result of these created a new class of … Read more
[su_heading]Art Forms of India[/su_heading] Mughal Pahari Rajasthani/Rajput Madhubani/Mithila Manjusha/Angika Tanjore Origin Earlier Persian blend. Became Indian under Akbar. Originated in the sub-Himalayan kingdoms of 19th century. Early 16th century. Various sub-schools existed Done traditionally by the Women in the villages near the town of Madhubani. It originated as floor and wall paintings. … Read more
Name Geographical location and populations History and lineage Economic activity Social and Family life MEENA Constitute about 51.20% of Population and concentrated in districts of Jaipur,Dausa,Sawai Madhopur,Rajsamand and Udaipur Word meena means fish, Chandrabhardai states their origin to the kingdom south of alwar,dausa and bharatpur prior to Rajput rule They are divided into … Read more
15 OCT 2015 Student Day in Rajasthan . former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam‘s birth anniversary was celebrated as Student Day . 30 crores barrels Cairn India operated by oil reserves of the field, crossing a significant milestone 11 august 2015 has exceeded three hundred million barrels figures. Cairn’s Mangala oil field in Barmer district of … Read more
Cultural Sites – UNESCO’S List of World Heritage Sites The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes international collaboration in education, science, and culture. UNESCO’s World Heritage List is a list of sites that are considered to be of outstanding universal value to humanity. … Read more
Garba is a traditional dance from the Indian state of Gujarat. It is a form of folk dance that is performed during the Navratri festival. The dance is performed in a circle, with the dancers holding hands and moving in a counterclockwise direction. The music for Garba is typically played on drums and other percussion … Read more
Durga Puja is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. The festival is observed for ten days, starting on the sixth day of the Hindu month of Ashwin (SeptemberâOctober). The main day of the festival is the tenth day, which is called Vijayadashami or Dashami. Durga … Read more