An abugida or alphasyllabary is a writing system composed of signs (graphemes) denoting consonants with an inherent following vowel, which are consistently modified to indicate other vowels (or, in some cases, the lack of a vowel). ... Agni is a Hindu deity. ... Bangla (বাংলা, IPA: ) or Bengali is an Indo-Aryan language of East South Asia, evolved from Sanskrit and Prakrit. ... Khmer (ភាសាខ្មែរ) is one of the main Austroasiatic languages. ... DevanāgarÄ« (Sanskrit: —, pronounced , in English pronounced ) is an abugida writing system used to write, either along with other scripts, or exclusively, several North Indian languages, including Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Sindhi, Bihari, Bhili, Konkani, Bhojpuri, Nepali from Nepal and sometimes Kashmiri and Romani. ... The GurmukhÄ« (ਗੁਰਮੁਖੀ) script, derived from the Later Sharada script and standardised by Guru Angad Dev in the 16th century, was designed to write the Punjabi language. ... Hindi (हिन्दी or हिंदी in DevanāgarÄ«; pronunciation: ), an Indo-European language spoken mainly in Northern and Central India is the primary official language and the National language (sic) of the Union government of India. ... Himachal Pradesh (Hindi: हिमाचल प्रदेश), formally the Punjab Hill States, is a mostly mountainous state in northwest India. ... Jaina redirects here. ... Kali (Sanskrit: काली) is a goddess with a long and complex history in Hinduism (although sometimes presented in the West as dark and violent). ... Bombay redirects here. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Punjabi (also Panjabi; in GurmukhÄ«, PanjābÄ« in ShāhmukhÄ«) is the language of the Punjabi people and the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. ... Sanskrit ( संस्कृतम् ; pronunciation: ) is an Indo-European classical language of India and a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. ... The Harimandir Sahib, known popularly as the Golden Temple, is a sacred shrine for Sikhs. ... (Bangla:সত্যজিৎ রায়) (May 2, 1921 - April 23, 1992) was an Indian film director, regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of twentieth century cinema for his subtle, austere and lyrical style of film-making. ... Shiva (Sanskrit: शिव; Hindi: शिव (when used to distinguish lordly status), and written Åšiva in the official IAST transliteration, pronounced as ) is a form of Ishvara or God in the later Vedic scriptures of Hinduism. ... A Sikh (IPA: [siːk] or [sɪk]; Punjabi: , , IPA: [sɪk. ... Combatants Peoples Republic of China India Commanders Liu Shaoqi Krishna Menon Casualties 2,000 Killed or Wounded 2,400 Killed or Wounded 4,023 Captured The Sino-Indian Border War (Simplified Chinese: 中印边境战争; Traditional Chinese: 中印邊境戰爭; pinyin: Zhōng-Yìn Biānjìng ZhànzhÄ“ng; Hindi:भारत-चीन युद्ध; transliteration: bhārat... Tamil (தமிழ் ) is a classical language and one of the major languages of the Dravidian language family. ... Tibet (older spelling Thibet; Tibetan: བོད་; Wylie: Bod; pronounced in the Lhasa dialect; Chinese: ; pinyin: XÄ«zàng or Simplified Chinese: 藏区; Traditional Chinese: 藏區; pinyin: ZàngqÅ« [the two names are used with different connotations; see Name section below]) is a region in Central Asia and the home of the Tibetan people. ... The phrase Zaban-e Urdu-e Mualla written in () is an Indo-European language of the Indo-Aryan family that developed under mainlyPersian influence in Central and South Asia during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire (1200-1800). ... This article is about the god. ... West Bengal (Bengali: পশ্চিম বঙ্গ, Hindi: पश्चिम बंगाल, Poshchim Bôngo) is a state in the eastern region of India. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ; also, less commonly, Kanarese) is one of the major Dravidian languages of southern India and one of the oldest languages in India. ... It has been suggested that National Capital Territory of Delhi be merged into this article or section. ... For the town and district in Rajasthan, see Pali, Rajasthan For the Ganapati temple of pali and place in Maharastra, see Ballaleshwar Pali Pāli (Devanagari पालि) is a Middle Indo-Aryan dialect or prakrit. ... Telugu (తెలుగు) (also Telegu) belongs to the Dravidian language family but with ample influence from the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European family and is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... For other uses of the name Vishnu, see Vishnu (disambiguation). ... Krishna (कृष्ण in Devanagari, IAST ) is according to various Hindu traditions the eighth or the ninth avatar of Vishnu. ... Known as Pu La Life Span 8 November 1919 (Mumbai) To 12 June 2000 (Pune) Father/ Mother Laxman Deshpande Husband/ Wife Sunita Deshpande Education M.A., L.L.B Area of Work Drama, Literature, Music Humour, Philosophy and Broadcasting Awards Padmashri Maharashtra Bhushan Sahitya Academy Sangeet Natak Akademi // Introduction Purushottam... The (Devanagari: ) is a Sanskrit epic attributed to the poet Valmiki and is an important part of the Hindu canon (smá¹›ti). ... Lord Rama (center) with wife Sita, brother Lakshmana and devotee Hanuman. ... Garuda according to Ida Made Tlaga, an 19th century Balinese artist. ... (IPA: [kolkata] Bangla: কলকাতা) (formerly ) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. ... The Thai language (ภาษาไทย, transcription: phasa thai; IPA ), is the national and official language of Thailand and the mother tongue of the Thai people, Thailands dominant ethnic group. ... Brahm (ब्रह्म in devanagari script) in the Vedantic (and subsequently Yogic) forms of Hinduism, is the signifying name given to the concept of the unchanging, infinite, immanent and transcendent reality that is the Divine Ground of all being in this universe. ... Kozhikode district and city in Kerala Kozhikode in Malayalam കോഴിക്കോട്, also known as Calicut, is the third largest city (pop. ... , Kochi ((?); Malayalam: കൊച്ചി []); formerly known as Cochin) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Jana Gana Mana (Thou Art the Ruler of the Minds of All People) is the national anthem of India. ... Vallabhbhai Patel in Bardoli, 1928. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Nepali (Khaskura) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Nepal, Bhutan, and some parts of India and Burma. ... See also: Hindustani classical music. ... The Upanishads (; Devanagari ) are part of the Hindu Shruti scriptures which primarily discuss meditation and philosophy and are seen as religious instructions by most forms of Hinduism. ... A Persian youth playing chess with two suitors. ... Indra is also the name of a song by the Thievery Corporation. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article is in need of attention. ... In Hinduism, Ganesha (Sanskrit: गणेश or श्रीगणेश ( ) (when used to distinguish lordly status) (or lord of the hosts, also spelled as Ganesa and Ganesh, often also referred to as Ganapati) is one of the most well-known and venerated representations of God (Brahman). ... Parvati (Sanskrit: पार्वती PārvatÄ«), sometimes spelled Parvathi or Parvathy, is a Hindu goddess. ... Image of Goddess Lakshmi Sculpture of Lakshmi In Hinduism, Lakshmi or Laxmi (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी ) is the goddess of wealth, light, wisdom and fortune, as well as (secondarily) luck, beauty and fertility. ... In Hinduism, Durga (Sanskrit: , Bengali: ) is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess, also identified with Parvati. ... A dipiction of Ravana, Hindu Demon King of Lanka In Hindu mythology, Ravana (Devanagari: रावण, IAST Rāvaṇa; sometimes transliterated Raavana and as Ravan) is the principal antagonist of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. ... This article is about a Divine Entity in Hinduism. ... In Hinduism, Agastya (अगस्त्य in devanagari, pronounced as /É™ gÉ™s tyÉ™/; also transliterated as Agathiar அகத்தியர் in Tamil, ಅಗಸ್ತ್ಯ in Kannada, Agasthiar, Agastyar and in other ways) is a legendary Vedic sage or rishi. ... In Hinduism, the Angiris (or Angiras) are a group of angels responsible for watching over humans performing sacrifices. ... In Hinduism, Atharvan is a legendary sage and seer, and one of the Rishis, said to have composed the Atharvaveda. ... A motif depicting Bheema in the battle ready posture. ... Pashto (پښتو ; also known as Afghan, Pathan, Pakhto, Pushto, Pashtoe, Pashtu, Pushtu, Pashto پشتو and Pukhto پختو ) is the language spoken by the Pashtun people who inhabit Afghanistan and the western provinces of Pakistan. ... hjwskdjsdkfks fs; sdff ssfl fsl fslll sdfsdfsdfsdf fslsdf l Lao (ພາສາລາວ phaasaa laao) is the official language of Laos. ... Gujarati (ગુજરાતી GujarātÄ«) is an Indo-European, Indo-Aryan language. ... The River Chet is a river in Norfolk, England and a tributary of the River Yare. ... Romani (or Romany) is the language of the Roma and Sinti, peoples often referred to in English as Gypsies. The Indo-Aryan Romani language should not be confused with either Romanian (spoken by Romanians), or Romansh (spoken in parts of southeastern Switzerland), both of which are Romance languages. ... Shivaji Bhonslé, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhonslé (Marathi: छत्रपती शिवाजीराजे भोसले)( ) was the founder of the Maratha empire in western India in 1674 which was instrumental in the downfall of the Mughal Empire. ... The Malayalam script is an abugida of the Brahmic family, used to write the Malayalam language. ... Timeline and Samples Genres Classical (Carnatic and Hindustani) - Rock - Pop - Hip hop Awards Bollywood Music Awards - Punjabi Music Awards Charts Festivals Sangeet Natak Akademi – Thyagaraja Aradhana – Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana Media Sruti, The Music Magazine National anthem Jana Gana Mana, also national song Vande Mataram Music of the states Andaman and... Arundhati Roy Suzanna Arundhati Roy (Malayalam: അരുന്ധതി റോയ്, Devanagari: अरुंधती राय) (born November 24, 1961) is an Indian novelist, activist and a world citizen. ... Diwali (also called Deepavali) is a major Hindu festival. ... Adi Shankara with the Four Disciples Adi Shankara (Åšankara, Shri Shankaracharya, Adhi Shankaracharya, Ä€di Åšhankarācārya; the first Shankara in his lineage), reverentially called Bhagavatpada Acharya (the teacher at the feet of the Lord) (approximately 8th century, but see below) was the most famous advaita philosopher, who had a... , Darjeeling (Nepali: ?· i, Bangla: দার্জিলিং) is a hill station (a hill town) in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... Assamese (অসমীয়া) or Ôxômiya (IPA [É”xÉ”mija]) is the language spoken by some of the natives of the state of Assam in northeast India. ... Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (April 14, 1891 - December 6, 1956) has been called the most prominent Indian leader of the 20th century. ... Vande Mataram (in Bangla: বন্দে মাতরম Bônde Matôrom) is the national song of India. ... Maharishi Valmiki (Sanskrit: वाल्मिकी, vālmikÄ«) is the author of the Hindu epic Ramayana. ... Lanka is the name given in Hindu mythology to the island fortress capital of the evil king Ravana in the epic Ramayana. ... Brahmarishi Viswamitra or Vishwamitra (Sanskrit: विश्वमित्र, viá¹£vamitra) is one of the most venerated sages of Hinduism. ... Kashi redirects here. ... Lakshaman (far left) with Rama (centre), Sita (far right) and Hanuman (kneeling) - Bhaktivedanta Manor, Watford, England Lakshmana (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मण; IAST Laká¹£maṇa) was the brother and close companion of Rama, and himself a hero of the epic Ramayana. ... This article or section may contain external links added only to promote a website, product, or service – otherwise known as spam. ... The Tibetan language is typically classified as member of the Tibeto-Burman which in turn is thought by some to be a branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family. ... Om Mani Padme Hum, the primary mantra of Tibetan Buddhism written in the Tibetan script, on a rock outside the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. ... This page deals with the Hindu varna. ... Saraswati, goddess of knowledge Saraswati (Sanskrit: सरस्वती) is the first of the three great goddesses of Hinduism, the other two being Lakshmi and Durga. ... Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; known as Bangabandhu (Friend of Bangladesh) to his people in Bangladesh. ... Tulu (ತುಳು ) is an Indo-Aryan language of India with fewer than two million speakers. ... The Nasrani Menorah or Syrian Cross also known as the Mar Thoma cross The Saint Thomas Christians are a group of Christians from the Malabar coast (now Kerala) in South India, who follow Syriac Christianity. ... In Hinduism, Prana is the infinite matter of which energy is born. ... In the Hindu caste system, a Vaishya (Sanskrit वैश्य vaiÅ›ya) is a member of the third of the four major castes of the varna system of traditional Indian society. ... Advaita Vedanta (IAST ; Devanagari ; IPA []) is probably the best known of all Vedanta schools of philosophy of Hinduism, the others being Dvaita and Vishishtadvaita (total six). ... Veda Vyasa(Contemporary painting) Vyasa (Vyāsa in IAST transliteration) is an important and much revered figure in the Hindu tradition and its literature. ... Species Tectona grandis Tectona hamiltoniana Tectona philippinensis Teak (Tectona), also called jati is a genus of tropical hardwood trees in the family Verbenaceae, native to the south and southeast of Asia, and is commonly found as a component of monsoon forest vegetation. ... Tikse monastery, Ladakh Ladakh is the largest district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, covering more than half the area of the state (of which it is the eastern part). ... Ziaur Rahman (Bangla: জিয়াউর রহমান) (January 19, 1936 – May 30, 1981) was Bangladeshs President. ... Veer Savarkar on a stamp issued by Government of India. ... Sindhi (سنڌي، سندھی ØŒ सिन्धी sindhÄ«) is the language of the Sindh region of South Asia, which is now a province of Pakistan. ... The Bengali script is an Abugida system of writing belonging to the Brahmic family of scripts whose use is associated with the Bangla, Assamese, Manipuri and Sylheti languages. ... The Burmese language ( , or ) is the official language of Myanmar. ... Sir Dr Muhammad Iqbal Sir Muhammad Iqbal (Urdu: محمد اقبال, Hindi: मुहम्मद इकबाल) (November 9, 1877–April 21, 1938) was an Indian Muslim poet, philosopher and politician, whose poetry in Persian and Urdu is regarded as one of the greatest in modern times. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Brahma (written Brahmā in IAST) (Devanagari ब्रह्मा, pronounced as ) is the Hindu God of Creation, and one of the Hindu Trinity - Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. ... Mumbai is Indias largest city and the commercial capital of the country. ... Indore(Marathi/Hindi:इंदोर), is the commercial capital of the Malwa region and the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh (MP). ... The factual accuracy of this article is disputed. ... Dzongkha is the national language of the Kingdom of Bhutan. ... For other uses, see Kashmiri (disambiguation) Kashmiri (, also , Kashmiri: ) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in valley of Kashmir, a South Asian region now split between India and Pakistan. ... Sravana Kumar, in Hindu mythology, is a boy who stands as a symbol of dedication to ones parents. ... Shatrughna (Sanskrit: शत्रुघ्न, á¹£atrughna), in Hindu epic Ramayana was the youngest brother of Lord Rama. ... In Hindu mythology, Maricha was a demon who played a very important part in twisting the tale of Ramayana. ... Lakshman Rekha (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मण रेखा), in Hindu mythology, is a line drawn by Lakshmana around their abode, to protect Sita, while he is away searching for Rama. ... In Hinduism, Sugriva was the younger brother of Vali. ... Pongal (பொங்கல் in Tamil) is an Indian festival to give thanks for the harvest. ... Vijayadashami (also known as Dussehra) is a festival celebrated across India. ... For other uses, see Bihar (disambiguation). ... Maithili is of the family of Indo-Aryan languages, which are part of the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. ... Bhojpuri is a popular regional language spoken in northeastern India in the western part of state of Bihar, the northwestern part of Jharkhand, and the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh, as well as an adjoining area of southern plains of Nepal. ... Illuminated Guru Granth folio with nisan (Mool Mantar) of Guru Gobind Singh. ... Singh is a common name in India used by Rajputs and Sikhs and Hindu martial classes like Gujjars, Jats, Marathas, Dogras. ... Dhivehi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by about 300,000 people in the Republic of Maldives where it is the official language of the country and in the island of Minicoy (Maliku) in neighbouring India where it is known as Mahl. ... Nazrul playing a flute, Chittagong, 1926 Kazi Nazrul Islam (Bangla: কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম) (b. ... Waheguru (Punjabi: , or , ) means The Wonderful Lord in the Punjabi language. ... IAST, or International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration is the academic standard for writing the Sanskrit language with the Latin alphabet and very similar to National Library at Calcutta romanization standard being used with many Indic scripts. ... The Wylie transliteration scheme is a method for transliterating the Tibetan script using the keys on a typical English language typewriter. ... Munshi Premchand (July 31, 1880-October 8, 1936) (pen name: Premchand) was one of the greatest literary figures of modern Hindi and Urdu literature. ... Bhishma born as Devavrata, son of Shantanu and the holy River Ganga, is the most respected and perhaps the most fabulous character in the epic Mahabharata after Lord Krishna. ... Madras Tamil or Madras bashai (Tamil: மெட்ராஸ் பாஷை), is a type of mixed language spoken in the city of Chennai, India (previously known as Madras). ... Pranayama (Devanagari: प्राणायाम, prāNāyāma) is the fourth limb of Raja Yoga or Astanga Yoga expounded in the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali. ... Sholay (advertised in English as Embers, Flames, or Flames of the Sun) is one of the biggest blockbusters in the history of Bollywood, Indias Mumbai film industry. ... Abul Kalam Azad Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin (November 11th 1888, Mecca- February 22, 1958), better known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a renowned scholar, poet, freedom fighter and leader of the Indian National Congress in Indias struggle for Independence. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Abhimanyu (Sanskrit: अभिमन्यु, abhimanyu) is a tragic hero in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. ... Bhairava (भैरव) is a name of the fearsome aspect of the god Shiva. ... Konkani (DevanāgarÄ«/Marathi कोंकणी ) is an Indo-Aryan language, although it includes a wealth of words derived from various Dravidian languages. ... The Gita Govinda or the Song of the Shri Krishna is a work composed in the 12th century by Jayadeva Goswami. ... Deva (देव in Devanagari script, pronounced as dévÉ™) is the Sanskrit word for god, deity. It can be variously interpreted as a spirit, demi-god, celestial being, angel, deity or any supernatural being of high excellence. ... In the Natha tradition, Dattatreya is recognized as an Avatar or incarnation of the Lord Shiva and as the Adi-Guru (First Teacher) of the Adi-Nath sampradaya of the Nathas. ... Jyeshta is the third month of the Hindu calendar, also known as Jeth or Iethe. ... Shraavana is the fifth month of Hindu calendar, also known as Sawan. ... Vidura (Sanskrit: विदुर, vidüra) was a son of a maid-servent who served the Queens of Hastinapura, Queen Ambika and Ambalika. ... Roman Urdu is the name used for Urdu written in Roman (English) script. ... In the epic Mahabharata, Drona (Sanskrit: द्रोण, droNa) or Dronacharya (द्रोणाचार्य, droNāchārya) is the royal guru to the Kauravas and the Pandavas. ... In Mahabharata Dhritarashtra was the son bore by Vichitraviryas first wife Ambika from Vyasa. ... In Hindu mythology, Queen Satyavati bore King Santanu two sons, Chitrangada and Vichitravirya. ... Sanjaya is a character from the Hindu epic Mahabharata. ... Ishvara (ईश्वर in devanagari script, pronunciation Ä«:shvÉ™rÉ™), also variously transliterated (romanized) as Īshvara, Īshwara, Īshwar, Īśvara, etc. ... Pannalal Patel is a Gujarati author. ... The Shiva Sutras (also Maheshvara Sutras) are the 14 sutras that form the basis of the AṣṭādhyāyÄ«, the Sanskrit grammar by Pāṇini. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Askunu is a language of Afghanistan spoken by the Askunu people in the region of Pech Valley around Wama, northwest of Asadabad in Kunar province. ... In the great Hindu epic Mahabharata, Yudhisthira (Sanskrit: युधिष्ठिर, yudhishthira) was the eldest son of King Pandu and Queen Kunti, king of Hastinapura and Indraprastha, and World Emperor. ... Nakula was the son of King Pandu and Queen Madri. ... Khmer numerals are the numerals used in the Khmer language of Cambodia. ... Sahadeva is a character in the Mahabharata. ... Muvattupuzha (Malayalam: മൂവാററുപുഴ) is a medium sized town situated 45 Km north-east of Ernakulam City, Kerala state, India. ... Proto-Indo-European Indo-European studies The Bactrian language is an extinct language which was spoken in the Central Asian region of Bactria, also called Tocharistan, in northern Afghanistan. ... To remove the fear of death. ... Bhagavan - (also Bhagawan or Bhagwan) is a religio/theological title associated with particular Hindu deities and/or saints, by their devotees. ... In Hindu theology, Paramatman is Absolute Atman or Supreme Soul. ... Dogri is an Indic language spoken by some two million people in South Asia, chiefly in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir but also in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, other parts of Kashmir and elsewhere. ... Lord Rishabha or Rishabanath who was the first Tirthankar of Jainism. ... Map of Rio Grande do Norte showing Açu. ... Illuminated Adi Granth folio with nisan (Mool Mantar) of Guru Gobind Singh. ... In Hinduism, Aryman is a solar deity and one of the Adityas. ... Kartikeya(extreme right) in Durga Puja In Hinduism, Kārttikeya (also Skanda, Subrahmanya, Kumara, Arumugan, Shanmugan, Murugan, Guha, Saravana, Swaminatha, Velan, Velavan, Senthil) is a god born out of a magical spark created by Shiva. ... Brahman-Atman Yoga is the same Yoga which tradition holds taught by the young sage Shiva seven thousand years ago and expounded by Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa through the character of Bhagavan Krishna in the Mahabharata. ... In Ancient India, Janaka was the King of Mithila Kingdom. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... This article is about Sita Devi, the wife of Rama. ... This 14th century statue depicts Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right}. It is housed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. In Hinduism, Gowri or Dakshayani is the Goddess of marital felicity and longevity, who is worshipped particularly by ladies to seek the long life of... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Kumbakarna. ... Khowar is classified as a Dardic Language. ... Kalasha-mun or simply Kalasha is an Indo-European language in the Indo-Iranian branch, further classified as a Dardic language in the Chitral Group. ... Angika is a language of the Ang or Anga region of India, a 58,000 km² area of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal states. ... Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar,Mumbai (GTB Nagar) is named after the Ninth Sikh guru Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji (Gurmukhi: ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ, Devanagari: स्री गुरु तेग बहादर जी) (April 1, 1621 - November 11, 1675) was the ninth of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism and became Guru on March 20, 1665 following in the footsteps of his grand... Toda is a Dravidian language well known for its many fricatives and trills. ... A Hamsa sacred goose reliquary, stupa 32 of the Gangu group, Babar Khana, Taxila, Gandhara, 1st century CE. This Hamsa was found inside a granite bowl, with an inscribed gold sheet stating Shira deposited the relics of her departed parents in the Hamsa. It has a cavity in the middle... In Hindu mythology, Sampati was one of the two sons of Aruna the brother of Garuda. ... In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Jatayu (Sanskrit: जटायू, jatāyÅ«) is the son of Aruna and nephew of Garuda. ... The Bishnupriya Manipuri Language[ইমার ঠার/বিষ্ণুপ্রিয়া মণিপুরী] The Manipuri (Bishnupriya Language) or Bishnupriya Manipuri language (also known as BPM or BM) is highly influenced by the Sanskrit and Maharastri as well as Sauraseni Prakrits, though some words of the Hindi language of Northern India , some demoting terms of Meitei and Assamese language and... SaptaÅ—iÅŸhi or SaptarÅŸi (सप्तर्षि, pronounced as sÉ™ptÉ™rÅžhi) in Sanskrit means the Seven Sages or rishis who are extolled at many places in the Vedas and other Hindu literature. ... H3-H6 PAF Dastak, introducing street play as a sub-drama in the PAF. The Performing Arts Festival, abbreviated as PAF, is the annual inter-hostel dramatics competition in the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay located at Powai in Mumbai (India). ... Dhristadyumna was the son of Drupada and brother of Draupadi and Shikhandi in the classic epic Mahabharata. ... Hanuman Chalisa (Forty chaupais on Hanuman) is Tulsidas most famous and read piece of literature apart from the Ramacharitamanasa, a poem primarily praising Hanuman. ... Glossary of terms in Hinduism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... In Mahabharata epic, Ekalavya is a young prince of the Nishadha tribes, who achieves a skill level parallel to the great Arjuna, despite Dronas rejection of him. ... This article concerns itself with the History of Kerala. ... In 1901, Tagore left Shilaidaha and moved to Shantiniketan, a spread of relatively arid land covering some seven acres about one hundred miles to Calcuttas northwest in what is now West Bengal. ... One of Keralas montane forests. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis). ... Kalarippayattu (Malayalam: കളരിപയററ്), a form of martial art dating from 11th–12th century CE Kerala, is experiencing revival. ... Workers, part of Keralas dominant agricultural sector, pick tea leaves in the eastern mountains in November 2002. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Pakeezah (पाक़ीज़ा, lit. ... Talysh (also Talishi, Taleshi or Talyshi) are an Iranian people who speak one of the Northwestern Iranian languages. ... Kerala ( (Anglicised) or (native); Malayalam: േകരളം, — ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article deals with the Political views of Rabindranath Tagore. ... This article concerns the life of Rabindranath Tagore (1932–1941), composed of Tagores last decade of life. ... Rabindranath Tagore in Kolkata, c. ... This article is about the deity Yama in Hinduism. ... Shanta Shelke Shanta Janardan Shelke (Born October 19, 1922. ... This article is about the Vedic deity Mitra. ... In Hinduism, the Ganges River (called locally as the Ganga) is personified as a goddess, who holds an important place in the Hindu pantheon. ... Maghar is a ninth month in the Nanakshahi calendar, which govern the activities within Sikhism. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... Phagun is a Twelfth and last month in the Nanakshahi calendar, which govern the activities within Sikhism. ... Tregami or Trigami is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the villages of Gambir and Katar in the Nurestan Province of Afghanistan. ... Kalasha-ala or simply Kalasha is a language spoken by the Kalasha of Nuristan in a few villages in the central part of the Kunar Province of Afghanistan. ... Vasi-vari is a language spoken by the Vasi in a few villages in the Prasun Valley in Afghanistan. ... Domaaki - also known as Dumaki or Doma - is a language spoken in parts of northern Pakistan. ... Pashayi - also known as Pashai - is a language (or a group of languages) spoken in parts of southwestern Afghanistan. ... Shumashti - also known as Shumasht - is a language spoken in parts of western Afghanistan. ... Kamkata-viri contains the two main dialects Kata-vari and Kamviri. ... Beary bashe or Naaknik bashe is a Dravidian language spoken by a religious minority of Muslims in a region known as Tulunadu in the state of Karnataka. ...