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Bali Jatra: The Beautiful Marine History of Odisha
Bali Jatra, a vibrant and culturally rich festival celebrated in Odisha, India, is a tribute to the state’s glorious maritime history. Held annually in Cuttack along the banks of the Mahanadi River, this festival commemorates the ancient sea trade of the Sadhabas (Odia sailors) with Southeast Asian countries like Bali, Java, and Sumatra. Beyond its historical significance, Bali Jatra is a celebration of Odisha's art, craft, and culinary traditions, attracting visitors from across the globe. This article delves into the origins, historical context, cultural festivities, and contemporary significance of Bali Jatra, showcasing it as a symbol of Odisha’s maritime pride and heritage.
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The Festival of Diwali: Its Origins and History
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of India's most celebrated festivals, marked by joy, light, and a spirit of togetherness. Originating in ancient India, Diwali has grown beyond its religious roots to become a global celebration symbolizing victory over darkness, ignorance, and evil. While traditionally associated with Hinduism and stories from the Ramayana, Diwali is also celebrated by Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists, each community attaching its own significance and narratives to the festivities. This article traces the historical evolution of Diwali from its origins in agrarian societies to its current standing as a multicultural and global festival. It examines the religious and cultural stories associated with Diwali, the rituals and customs observed across different communities, and the festival’s role in fostering social cohesion. As Diwali has spread globally, it has taken on new meanings and variations, demonstrating the enduring appeal of this ancient festival in modern times.
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Durga Puja
Durga Puja, one of the most celebrated and grand festivals of India, particularly in West Bengal, has a deep historical, cultural, and spiritual significance. Originating as a form of Shakti worship in the Indian subcontinent, Durga Puja has evolved over millennia. This festival honors Goddess Durga, the embodiment of feminine power, who symbolizes the victory of good over evil. However, the practice and celebration of Durga Puja have faced numerous challenges over the centuries, especially during periods of foreign invasions and the rise of Islam and Christianity in India. Despite these obstacles, Durga Puja not only survived but flourished by adapting to the social, political, and religious changes of the time. This article traces the history of Durga Puja from its ancient roots, examines how it weathered foreign invasions, and explores how it continues to thrive in the modern world.
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  • 31 Oct 2024
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The Forgotten Scripts and Languages of India
Today, India stands as a mosaic of linguistic range, with over 700 languages spoken throughout its tremendous expanse. Among these, 22 languages hold the repute of reputable languages of India, as enshrined in its charter.....
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Mattur: The Village Living in Ancient India
Mattur, a quaint village in the state of Karnataka, India, is renowned for its unique preservation of Sanskrit language and Vedic traditions. This article explores the cultural, historical, and social aspects of Mattur, examining how the village has maintained ancient Indian practices in the modern era. By delving into the daily life, education system, and cultural activities of Mattur's residents, we gain insights into the enduring legacy of India's ancient heritage.
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Vimana
The "Vimana" is one such concept in ancient Indian texts that has been in the spotlight of most scholars, historians, and enthusiasts of ancient technology. Indeed, Vimanas, as they are described in Hindu epics or Vedic literature, flying machines or celestial chariots have amazed many a knowledgeable intellect, and some even go to the extent of citing them as evidence for advanced knowledge in aeronautical science in ancient India.
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The Inventions from India
India, with its history and diversity of culture, has been a significant cradle of innovation and invention in humankind for centuries. From ancient times to the present, Indian inventors and intellectuals have contributed much to mathematics, astronomy, medicine, technology and games.
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SOCH: The Mental Colonization Of India
India is a land of immense plurality, rich cultural heritage, and multiple forms of colonization since centuries. Though the physical colonization by the British ended in 1947, the mental colonization persists through several socio-economic and cultural mechanisms. This article discusses the concept of mental colonization in India, termed as "SOCH" (Spirit of Colonial Hangover), its historical roots, contemporary manifestations, and its struggle to seek and acquire indigenous identities and histories.
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MANDIR: More than Just a Religious Temple
Mandir, a religious temple for Hindus to worship. This is the glimpse everybody thinks as they hear the word "Mandir" and a great mistake they make is that they don't think anything beyond this thought. In ancient times, Mandirs were not just a place of worship but also................
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Loyalty in Islam: A Critical Survey
Up until recently, research on loyalty and Islam—here considered as the discourses and practices of Muslims in regard to the Muslim tradition—had ignored the topic of loyalty. Interest in loyalty in Islam has just lately grown sufficiently and extensively. This entry is both bibliographical and thematic. It seeks to identify the principal themes that have dominated Muslim loyalty studies for the past thirty years or so. Additionally, it provides a thorough synopsis of over 100 studies on loyalty that were published during the same time span in Arabic and European languages. Allegiance in Muslim political ethics always had more than one connotation and the religious component of loyalty, while not strictly defined, allowed and even justified the overlap of multiple loyalties. A person’s or a family’s, ruler’s, or dynasty’s power to govern an area or defend religious institutions and symbols was intimately linked to the loyalty they could claim. Most studies agree on the diversity of political allegiance in modern Islam with regard to perceptions of religion, ethnicity, self-interest, etc.; it is also co-relative in the sense that it is mixed with other allegiances, such as those of family, tribe, leadership, or country.
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