India Perspectives, Volume 9PTI for the Ministry of External Affairs, 1996 - India |
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Page 10
It is believed , for instance , that wearing a single earring frightens off the devils of
the sea . That is why pirates wear them that way . Gradually ' warding off began to
mean keeping good health and jewellery became an aid to do so . An earring ...
It is believed , for instance , that wearing a single earring frightens off the devils of
the sea . That is why pirates wear them that way . Gradually ' warding off began to
mean keeping good health and jewellery became an aid to do so . An earring ...
Page 4
Fort Cochin is believed to be the oldest European settlement in India . St.Francis
Church built here in the year 1503 is believed to be the oldest church in India .
Surmounted by a bell - turret over the gable front , it has an impressive facade
with ...
Fort Cochin is believed to be the oldest European settlement in India . St.Francis
Church built here in the year 1503 is believed to be the oldest church in India .
Surmounted by a bell - turret over the gable front , it has an impressive facade
with ...
Page 15
The period of Rishi Parshurama is believed to be a thing of hoary antiquity ,
belonging to the realm of myth and legend Facing page : The footprint believed to
be of the Goddess Durga . Top : The landscape of Nirmand . Above : The
Pratibara ...
The period of Rishi Parshurama is believed to be a thing of hoary antiquity ,
belonging to the realm of myth and legend Facing page : The footprint believed to
be of the Goddess Durga . Top : The landscape of Nirmand . Above : The
Pratibara ...
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