India Perspectives, Volume 9PTI for the Ministry of External Affairs, 1996 - India |
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... believed to be a thing of hoary antiquity , belonging to the realm of myth and legend . There are numerous Vishnu , Shiva and Durga temples all around that contain a large number of sculptures that may arouse the interest of lovers of ...
... believed to be a thing of hoary antiquity , belonging to the realm of myth and legend . There are numerous Vishnu , Shiva and Durga temples all around that contain a large number of sculptures that may arouse the interest of lovers of ...
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