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80Ashok chakra & India's flag
Probably many people might know the flag of India .The India's flag consist of same sized three colored strips namely deep saffron at top,center placed white and below to it a dark green horizontaly.In center on white strip a Ashok chakra/wheel is...
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77Photo Feature: Jain Caves of Udaygiri and Khandagiri
Udaygiri-Khandagiri is a group of caves which is very important in the view of archeology, religion and ancient history of India. The caves were carved for Jain monks in the reign of the famous Kaling Emperor Kharvel, who was a great patron of Jainism and a devote Jain. The caves were exclusively carved for the wandering Jain monks who occasionally resided here. This was a great place of meditation for Jain monks. The caves were carved in 2nd Century B.C.E.
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82Emperor Ashok and Jainism
We all know that Mauryan Emperor Ashok got converted to Buddhism after the war of Kaling. But did you know that he was a Jain before becoming a Buddhist? A brief history.
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74Organic food, cotton, and... Cosmetics?
In a world where we are surrounded by products made with chemicals and other synthetic materials, it is no wonder that people have started to crave for things that are all natural. From organic foods to organic clothing, people are now trying to...
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76King Ashoka the Great
Ashoka is the greatest king of the Mauryan Empire. We can reconstruct the history of Ashoka on the basis of his inscriptions. The ideology of Buddhism guided Ashoka's state policy at home and abroad. Ashoka, was converted to Buddhism as a result of the Kalinga war. Ashoka taught people to live and let live.
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72King Kharavela of Kalinga
Hathigumpha Inscription, 13 Regnal Years of The King Kharavela of Kalinga. Kharavela belongs to Cheta or Chaitra dynasty that ruled over Kalinga...
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77Top 5 Must See Tourist Places in Uttrakhand, India
Uttarakhand - described by many as the land of the Gods, the abode of the towering Himalayas, a treasure house of exotic flora and fauna, an invigorating holiday retreat, and a paradise on earth - lures everyone from everywhere. Uttarakhand earlier...
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78SATAVAHANAS
Satavahanas were the subordinate rulers of Ashoka and later on of Sungas. Political history of Satavahanas, Significance of Satavahanas. Satavahanas contributed to the spread of Aryan culture to South India. They patronized Vedic religion by performing Vedic sacrifices like Asvamedha, Rajasuya and Vajapeya. Budhist architecture flourished during the Satavahana period.
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76VISHNUKUNDINS
Vishnukundins are a dynasty of rulers who succeeded Salankayanas in Vengi, Anandagotras and pallavas in the region south of Krishna. They dominated Andhra Desha from the second half of the 5th century A.D. to 7th century A.D., till the advent of Eastern Chalukyas.
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54GK Expo 2009
I have been religiously attending Gawad Kalinga events. Whether it is site-building events, expos, or marches, I’m there. There is just something about the people power of GK that amazes me. The spirit of...
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