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Belum Caves Belum Caves are a series of limestone caves located in the Belum State Forest, Andhra Pradesh, India. The caves are about 100 kilometers from Hyderabad and are a popular tourist destination. The caves are home to a variety of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as a number of other cave formations. The caves … Read more
Dungeshwari Cave Dungeshwari Cave is a Hindu cave temple located in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is dedicated to the goddess Durga and is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus in the region. The cave is located in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains, about 100 kilometers from the city of … Read more
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters The Bhimbetka Rock Shelters are a group of ancient rock shelters located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The shelters are spread over an area of 381 hectares (940 acres) and contain a large number of prehistoric paintings and rock art. The shelters are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and … Read more
Edakkal Caves The Edakkal Caves are a pair of rock shelters located in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. The caves are carved into a granite outcrop and are about 1,500 feet (460 m) above sea level. The caves are about 100 feet (30 m) long and 30 feet (9 m) wide. The walls of … Read more
Dravidian Architecture / South Indian Temple style Dravidian architecture is a Style of
Eastern Indian Temples Eastern Indian temples are a type of Hindu temple found in the eastern Indian states of Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar. They are characterized by their intricate stone carvings, which often depict scenes from Hindu mythology. Eastern Indian temples are also known for their towering shikharas, or towers, which can reach … Read more
The Allahabad Pillar Inscription (Prayag Prasasti) is a 16th-century CE SanskritSanskrit inscription on a pillar located in Allahabad, India. The inscription was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Jahangir to commemorate his victory over the Afghans in the Battle of Khajwah in 1605. The inscription is written in the Nagari script and is divided into three … Read more
Danda-Jatra is a Hindu festival celebrated in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. The festival is held in the month of Chaitra (March-April) and marks the beginning of the new year. Danda-Jatra is a major tourist attraction and is known for its colorful processions, music, and dance. Historical Origins and Significance of Danda-Jatra Performance Traditions … Read more
The Dravidian languages are a family of languages spoken by over 220 million people in South Asia. The languages are spoken in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar. The Dravidian languages are not related to the Indo-Aryan languages, which are spoken by the majority of the population in India. Dravidian Languages Dravidian Peoples … Read more
Dravidian Literature Dravidian literature is the body of literature written in the Dravidian languages. It is one of the oldest and richest literatures in the world, with a history that spans over 2,000 years. Dravidian literature is known for its diversity, covering a wide range of genres, including poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction. It is … Read more