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Populations-Tribe, Religion, Linguistic features Tribal Population Tribal peoples constitute 8.6 percent of India’s total population, about 104 million people according to the 2011 census (68 million people according to the 1991 census). This is the largest population of the tribal people in the world. One concentration lives in a belt along the Himalayas stretching through … Read more
The Indian culture and civilisation have undergone regormation and revitalisation many times throughout history of mankind. The Bhakti movements of 14th-16th century represented one such phase of revitalisation and reformation of Indian culture. This movement was lead by saints like Hinduism. The Bhakti movement teaches that God is accessible to all people, regardless of their … Read more
Agro-ECOLOGY and its relevance to man The term Agroecology can be used in multiple ways, as a science, as a movement and as a practice. Broadly stated, it is the study of the role of agriculture in the world. Agroecology provides an interdisciplinary framework with which to study the activity of agriculture. In this framework, … Read more
Preservation & promotion of culture and indigenous knowledge- Use of Regional Language in ICT “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” –Mahatma Gandhi Indigenous Knowledge (IK) refers to the knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous groups in matters related to agriculture and environmental management, medicine and … Read more
Buddhism. As it stands today, it includes the scriptures, commentaries and semi-canonical texts. It consists of three sections called Pitakas (baskets): the Vinaya (“conduct”), the Sutta (“Sermon”) and the Abhidhamna (“Metaphysics”). The Vinayapitaka contains the Buddha’s pronouncements, spelling out rules for the conduct of the monastic order. With each such rule, the circumstances, which led … Read more
Temples and Architecture of Rajasthan The Rajasthan architecture is significantly depend on Rajput architecture school which was mixture of mughal and Hindu structural design. Grand havelis, astonishing forts and elaborately carved temples are the vital portion of architectural heritage of Rajasthan. Rajput’s carries the credit of creative builders. Few of most striking and splendid … Read more
Folk Theatre What is Folk Theatre? Folk theatre is a type of theatre that is passed down through oral tradition and is typically performed by non-professional actors. It is often based on local legends, folktales, and historical events. Folk theatre can be found in many different cultures around the world, and it plays an important … Read more
Folk Paintings What are folk paintings? Folk paintings are a type of art that is created by people who are not formally trained in art. They are often passed down through generations and reflect the culture and traditions of the people who create them. Folk paintings can be found in many different parts of the … Read more
Cave Architecture Cave architecture is the design and construction of structures within caves. It is a specialized form of architecture that takes into account the unique challenges and opportunities presented by cave environments. Cave architecture has a long and rich history, dating back to the earliest days of human habitation. Caves have been used for … 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