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Classical Languages Of India Currently there are eleven languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India: Criteria in 2005 Criteria in 2024 The concept of “the literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community” was replaced in the new criteria. Under these criteria, Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali and Prakrit were given the classical language status. […]
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A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area, selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance, which is legally protected by international treaties.
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The Crux of Rigveda: An Exploration of Ancient Wisdom The Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts in human history, holds a pivotal place in the cultural and spiritual heritage of India. Composed in Sanskrit between 1500 and 1200 BCE, this ancient scripture forms the foundational text of Vedic literature and offers profound insights into
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The Sufi Movement in India: A Spiritual Legacy The Sufi movement in India represents a unique and vital aspect of the country’s rich spiritual tapestry. Emerging in the medieval period, Sufism has played a fundamental role in shaping the cultural and religious landscape of the Indian subcontinent. It has transcended communal boundaries, fostering a spirit
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The architectural principles of Hindu temples in India are described in Shilpa Shastra. Shilpa Shastra mentions three main types of temple architecture – Nagara or the Northern style, the Dravida or the Southern style and the Vesara or Mixed style.
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Difference between Edicts and Inscriptions The inscription is a text produced by carving the letters into a solid surface, but the actual content of the text may be more or less anything. While an edict is a decree or announcement of a law that can be issued in any physical form. 10 Important Edicts and Inscriptions of India
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Important Theatre Form of India: BHAND PATHER (Kashmir): Theatre form of India NAUTANKI (Uttar Pradesh): Theatre form of India RAASLEELA (Gujarat): Theatre form of India BHAVAI (Gujarat): Theatre form of India JATRA (Bengal): Theatre form of India MAACH (Madhya Pradesh): Theatre form of India BHOANA (Assam): Theatre form of India TAMAASHA (Maharashtra): Theatre form of
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GI Protected sarees of India The natural fiber that is made of proteins and obtained primarily from silkworm cocoons is called silk. The largest producer of silk is China. India is the second largest producer of silk in the world, producing around 18% of the world’s total silk. There are five major types of silk of commercial importance, obtained from different
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Jainism is an ancient religion that is rooted in the philosophy that teaches the way to liberation and a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence to all living creatures.
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Philosophy in Medieval India Medieval India saw the rise of the Bhakti and the Sufi movements and along with it, a big churn in the way people viewed God and religion. For instance, a lasting effect of the movement is the importance of devotion to God (bhakti) as the way towards salvation. Bhakti saints like
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