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Bharud: The Art of the Saints of Maharashtra
Bharud is an ancient form of poetry that was used by saints for social enlightenment. Saint Eknath is known to have composed...

Aayushi Wadale
Apr 10, 20214 min read
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5 Reasons why we Celebrate Holi Festival
Just like all the other Indian festivals, there are a lot of legends associated with Holi. Check out some of them below!

Aayushi Wadale
Mar 27, 20216 min read
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New Year Celebrations in Different Regions of India
While every country in the world celebrates New Year’s Day on1st January, India celebrates it numerous times throughout the year!

Aayushi Wadale
Mar 20, 20215 min read
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Women as Mothers in the Ramayana
Each mother in the Ramayana- Kausalya, Kaikeyi, Sumitra, Sita, Mandodari, displays a multitude of emotions...

Shailaja Sarangi
Mar 3, 20216 min read
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9 Indian Superstitions and the Scientific Reasons Behind Them
Superstitions are self-imposed beliefs, or sometimes widely believed blind notions of being...

Shailaja Sarangi
Feb 27, 20214 min read
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Queen Victoria’s Love Story With Urdu
Eventually, the beautiful language of Urdu caught the Queen's attention. But who would teach her an Indian language in her homeland?

Kumar Prashant
Feb 20, 20213 min read
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Lord Kamadeva: The Indian Cupid
In Sanskrit, the term 'Kama' means love, desire, sensuality, and longing. In Hinduism, the Lord who embodies all these qualities is Kamadeva

Akshita Rana
Feb 11, 20214 min read
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What is Your Body Type According to Ayurveda?
Our body types are classified broadly into three groups called doshas. Doshas are energy forces around us that shape our characteristics...

Shailaja Sarangi
Feb 2, 20214 min read
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Ghoomar: The Dance of Rajasthan
Ghoomar literally translates to going around in circles and twirling about. It is taken from the word, 'ghoomna' which means turning...

Shailaja Sarangi
Jan 26, 20213 min read
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Lavani: A Marathi Folk Art or a Way To Objectify Women?
Society often objectifies Lavani performers. They are expected to stay unmarried throughout their life and the sole reason for their life...

Aayushi Wadale
Jan 23, 20214 min read
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Dastan-e-Mughal: A Celebration of Mughal Culture and Heritage Event in Jaipur
To celebrate the legacy of the historical era, Pratha organised a one day Mughal Festival- 'Dastan-e-Mughal' on 16th January 2021 in Jaipur

Pratha
Jan 18, 20213 min read
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A Brief Introduction of the Mughal Emperors
Each Mughal ruler, whether it be Babur, Akbar, or Shah Jahan, left their imprint on India in a unique manner...

Kumar Prashant
Jan 12, 20214 min read
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Life of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar through his Poetry
Zafar actively wrote a number of poems which give us an idea about the events in his life. For instance...

Shailaja Sarangi
Jan 9, 20214 min read
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Why is Samudra Manthan the Grandest Event in Hindu Mythology?
A story of the creation of the world, Samudra Manthan or the churning of the ocean is a significant event in Indian mythology because...

Sakshi Priya
Jan 2, 20215 min read
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The Traditional Attire of Kashmir
Though Phiran with a Kangari is the most common attire for Kashmiris, there are a few differences in the style for men and women...

Sakshi Priya
Dec 26, 20206 min read
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Pratha Samvad with Mr. Gajanand: a Jaipur-based Miniature Artist
To quench our curiosity about the way miniature artworks are made, we met...

Pratha
Dec 22, 20203 min read
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Kannagi - The Goddess Who Burned the Entire City of Madurai
One of the legendary characters is Kannagi, the calm yet courageous heroine from Ilango Adikal’s epic "Silapathikaram"...

Kirthika Nandhakumar
Dec 18, 20204 min read
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9 Most Popular Life Quotes from Qawwali
Qawwali, as a music form, has broken all linguistic barriers to touch the hearts of millions. Read top 9 life quotes from qawwali...

Akshita Rana
Dec 15, 20201 min read
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Connecting Dots between the Kings in Exile: Bahadur Shah Zafar and Thibaw Min
To crush the Burmese and the Mughal empire, Britishers exiled their kings to foreign countries, which bound India and Burma together...

Kirthika Nandhakumar
Dec 9, 20205 min read
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Thiba Palace: The Remnant of Myanmar’s Royal Family in India
Although the elegance of the monument speaks for itself, it holds within its walls a sad story- the tale of the last monarch of Burma...

Kirthika Nandhakumar
Dec 5, 20204 min read
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Deciphering Shakuntala: Mahabharata v/s Kalidasa
In both versions, we see how women remain questionable for their actions and are character assassinated in society in general...

Deepikka Laxmi
Nov 30, 20206 min read
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