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Celebrating Diwali and a few other Indian festivals

October 3, 2014October 29, 2016

The cultural diversity and religious pluralism that India stands for is echoed by its capital city, Delhi, which has proved to be the hub of …

Intangible Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program

Diwali and other festivals celebrated in India

October 3, 2014October 19, 2017

There are various festivals celebrated in India. I would like to point out some of those of North India: Chhath Puja Chhath, also known as …

Intangible Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program

Culture of Bhopal

October 1, 2014December 24, 2015

Lokrang Festival The five day long festival of Lokrang in Bhopal begins every year on 26th January (the republic day). It is a cultural exposition …

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Festivals in Kolkata

October 1, 2014December 24, 2015

Durga Puja Puja of Ma Durga is a major festival of Bengalis, for which they keep waiting the whole year. Calcutta Durga Puja festival is …

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Festivals in Agra, my home town

October 1, 2014December 24, 2015

Ram Barat Rambarat is one of the important festivals of Uttar Pradesh, the festival is mainly celebrated in the city Agra. The festival celebrates the …

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My Incredible Hometown (Madhubani, Bihar, India)

September 28, 2014December 24, 2015

Madhubani Painting: Madhubani painting also known as Mithila painting is done with fingers, nib-pens, twigs and matchsticks. The eye catching paintings are for every occasion …

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The Culture of Telangana

September 22, 2014September 13, 2016

Telangana besides being India�s youngest state has a legacy of about 5000 years, the state of Telangana is the representative of the Deccan Plateau and …