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... called chauk . This dome shaped ornament has two small hooks for the multi - coloured thread used to tie the ornament around the head of the bride . The ornament for the forehead is called churi - dora or shringar - path , and is worn ...
... called chauk . This dome shaped ornament has two small hooks for the multi - coloured thread used to tie the ornament around the head of the bride . The ornament for the forehead is called churi - dora or shringar - path , and is worn ...
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... called khair in Hindi and khadira in Sanskrit . There is a tribe called Khairi in Himalayas , communities called Khairuva in Uttar Pradesh State and Kattha Kari in Mumbai . Till 17th century , the West did not know much about it but ...
... called khair in Hindi and khadira in Sanskrit . There is a tribe called Khairi in Himalayas , communities called Khairuva in Uttar Pradesh State and Kattha Kari in Mumbai . Till 17th century , the West did not know much about it but ...
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... called because it is said to be built over the footprints of Lord Vishnu , is on the bank of the river Falgu . It had eight rows of well- sculpted pillars supporting the pavilion . A clear and calm little hamlet , holiest among the holy ...
... called because it is said to be built over the footprints of Lord Vishnu , is on the bank of the river Falgu . It had eight rows of well- sculpted pillars supporting the pavilion . A clear and calm little hamlet , holiest among the holy ...
Contents
THE TIMELESS APPEAL OF ASSAMS WEAVING ART Shalini Mitra | 7 |
THE POET INTELLECTUAL Pavan K Varma | 14 |
GREAT EXPONENT OF INDIAN CULTURE Prabhakar Begde 22 228 | 22 |
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