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As you walk through the street markets of Mumbai, you’re bound to stumble upon some unfamiliar fruits, with vendors trudging their carts along in search of willing buyers. You'll want to look in Crawford Market, Dadar (West) station market, Parle (East) station market and Santacruz (West) station market. Another sure way to find them would be in the vicinity of schools after the closing bell, where kids flock to get their sour fruit fix. 1. Karonda (karvanda): 2. Star fruit: Also known as Carambola 3. Wood apple (kabit, kavat, bel fruit) 4. Indian gooseberry (avla, amla) 5. Purple jamun (jambuls, jambun or java plums) 6. Water Chestnut (singhada, songoda) 7. Tamarind (imli) 8. Ber (Indian Jujube) 9. Chanya Manya bor (jhar-beri) 10. Jackfruit (fanas) 11. Pink Guava (peru, amrood) 12. Chikoo (sapota/sapodilla) 13. Targola (tadgola, toddy palm, palmyra)By: INDIA - Jai Ho !Photos: 13
The etymological root of the word 'Chhau' is traced to the Sanskrit 'Chhaya' or shade, referring to the mask used by the dancers. Chhau dance is evidently a war dance. The steps and movements, the attack and defence, the performers, each holding a sword and shield. Chhau Classical DanceThemes are based on mythology, everyday life, aspects of nature or just a mood or emotion. Rituals connected with Chhau spread throughout the year beginning from Dussehra. Actual training of the Chhau starts from the day of 'Sri Panchami'. A number of rituals are performed primarily to call upon the divine blessing. Music is based on Hindustani Ragas. The accompaniment is with a Nagra, a huge kettledrum, Dhol, a cylindrical drum, and Shenais or reed pipes. It is a type of dance, which takes utmost care in expressing emotion and feeling - anger, fear, laughter, wonder or sorrow. Chhau dance follows certain fundamental traditions of the classical modes as detailed in the ancient treatises.The solo dancers were simply displaying stylised vigorous movements with sword and shield in hands.By: INDIA - Jai Ho !Photos: 21
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, also known as chief architect of the Indian Constitution passed away on 6th December 1956. This day is known as Mahaparinirvan Din. His last rites were performed at Chaitya Bhoomi near Shivaji Park, Dadar. On 6th December every year, people from all over India came to pay homage to Babasahed Ambedkar at Dadar. From high class to the lowest class society people came to venerate his idol at Chaitya Bhumi. Chaitya Bhumi is like a Dome shaped carved in white color. It is a place of peace. Chaitya Bhumi is the wonderful place of peace as people come to perceive the blessings of Gautama Buddha and Dr. B.R.Ambedkar. There are Buddhist monks who bless all come to venerate the idol. The massive crowd is mainly from Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur, Nagpur, and the outskirts of Vidharbha. People from other parts of India also visit the place. At Shivaji Park there are stalls set up by various institutions, organizations, firms, Banks and many more. There are stalls mainly selling Books, CD’s, VCD’s and other materials related to Babasahed Abmedkar. Stalls also offer food to the people visitingthere free of cost. It is called as ‘Bhojan Dan’.By: INDIA - Jai Ho !Photos: 3
1.ACHARYA SUSHRUT (600 BCE) 2. NAGARJUNA (100 CE) 3.ACHARYA CHARAK (600 BCE) The ancient Rishis of India explored and unraveled the mysteries of the universe thousands of years ago through meditation. They knew about the mechanics of quantum physics long long ago..
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Art in ancient India began with rock paintings done by primitive men and women in their caves. When historians studied the remains of Harappa and Mohenjodaro, they formed an impression of a highly accomplished and intelligent culture. A heightened sense of aesthetic awareness and accomplished craftsmanship was visible in the architecture and artifacts found during excavations on these sites. The Harappan seals also revealed a detailed understanding of human and animal anatomy on deep study. The tradition of symbolism in Indian art was also clear from them. Ancient India figure sculpture art form was first discovered in the famous figure of a dancing girl. This piece of sculpture was recovered through excavations in Mohenjodaro. The use of symbols in art forms was popular at this time. Symbols were rampantly used as tools of artistic ex-pression to visualize abstract thought and spiritual philosophy. Ancient Indian temple architecture, murals, sculptures and paintings are also treasures, which mirror the nature of ancient Indian art. Fire altars, which were erected in temples during the Vedic period, are considered brilliant, in terms of mathematical and astronomical demonstrations. They depict a high degree of intellectual knowledge and aesthetic sensitivity at the same time. In ancient India, each phase was unique in the field of architecture, painting, literature and art. Different influences both external and internal drove the evolution of Indian art from time to time and place to place. Hindus, Buddhists, Mughals and the British, all ruled over India in different phases and influenced its art. Multiple invasions and intercultural exchanges gave Indian art vast scope for change and development. Ancient Indian religion with its deep-rooted tradition of visual philosophy also shapes its art in a diverse pattern, which was as varied as the Indian landscape. This resulted in a unique art, which was imaginative, humanizing and spiritual.By: INDIA - Jai Ho !Photos: 6
India is known the world over as The Home of Spices. The term spices applies to natural plant or vegetable products or mixtures in whole or ground form, which are used for imparting flavor, aroma and piquancy to the food items. Spices are also being used within the country for fla...voring foods and in medicines,Pharmaceutical, perfumery, cosmetics and several other industries. History of Spices: The fame of Indian spices is older than the recorded history. It is believed that the Parthian wars were being fought by Rome largely to keep open the trade route to India. It is also said that Indian spices and her famed products were the main lure for crusades and expeditions to the East . The people of those times used spices, as we do today, to enhance or vary the flavors of their foods.By: INDIA - Jai Ho !Photos: 5
The Mourning of Muharram is an important period of mourning in Islam, taking place in Muharram which is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is also called the Remembrance of Muharram. Many of the events associated with the remembrance take place incongregation halls known as Hussainia. The event marks the anniversary of the Battle of Karbala when Imam Hussain ibn Ali, The grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and a Shia Imam, was killed by the forces of the second Umayad caliph Yazid I. The event is marked by arranging 'majalis' (gatherings) to review Islamic teachings and to commemorate Imam Hussain's sacrifice. The mourning reaches its climax on the tenth day, known as Ashura, on which the forces of Yazid killed the 72 individuals who fought, including Imam Hussain and his family and supporters. The women and children left living were made prisoners and transported to Yazid's court in Damascus.By: INDIA - Jai Ho !Photos: 3
1.Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari 2.Rajkumari Amrit Kaur 3.Maulana Abul Kalam Azad India has produced several famous personalities that have excelled in their field. These Indian heroes have battled against all odds and have reached the pinnacle of succes...See MoreBy: INDIA - Jai Ho !Photos: 27
The Indian telecommunications industry is the world's fastest growing telecommunications industry, 723.28 million telephone (landlines and mobile) subscribers and 687.71 million mobile phone connections as of September 30, 2010
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1.ACHARYA SUSHRUT (600 BCE) 2. NAGARJUNA (100 CE) 3.ACHARYA CHARAK (600 BCE) The ancient Rishis of India explored and unraveled the mysteries of the universe thousands of years ago through meditation. They knew about the mechanics of quantum physics long long ago..
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