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History

The Chola Dynasty: Maritime Power and Temple Builders of South India

The Chola Dynasty (c. 9th century – 13th century CE) was a Tamil dynasty of South India, renowned for its long reign, maritime

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Razia Sultan: The Turkic Empress Who Dared to Rule Delhi

Razia Sultan (r. 1236 – 1240 CE) was the only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, a medieval Indo-Islamic kingdom that spanned a

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History

Akbar the Great: Architect of Mughal India’s Syncretic Culture

Akbar (r. 1556 – 1605 CE), also known as Akbar the Great, was the third Mughal Emperor and is widely regarded as one

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Festivals of India

Ganesh Chaturthi: Honoring the Elephant-Headed God – Processions, Prayers, and Modaks

Christmas in India, while a Christian festival, is celebrated with remarkable enthusiasm and a unique blend of religious traditions and local cultural flavors

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Festivals of India

Christmas in India: A Festive Blend of Tradition and Local Flavor

Christmas in India, while a Christian festival, is celebrated with remarkable enthusiasm and a unique blend of religious traditions and local cultural flavors

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Festivals of India

Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha: Celebrating Faith and Community in Islamic India

Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the two most significant and joyous festivals in the Islamic calendar, celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm

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Festivals of India

Pongal and Makar Sankranti: Sun, Gratitude, and New Beginnings

Pongal and Makar Sankranti are significant harvest festivals celebrated across India, though known by different names and with regional variations in rituals and

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Festivals of India

Onam: Kerala’s Harvest Festival -Celebration of King Mahabali

Onam is the most important and grandest festival celebrated in the state of Kerala, India. A ten-day harvest festival, Onam is deeply rooted

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Festivals of India

Durga Puja: Celebrating the Divine Feminine in Bengal

Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsav, is a grand and widely celebrated Hindu festival, particularly in West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura,

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Festivals of India

Holi: The Festival of Colors

Holi, the "Festival of Colors," is a joyous and exuberant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in India and Nepal, and increasingly across the world

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