History of Ranchi
Ranchi: History
The History of Ranchi could be classified into four parts: the early period; the
Mughal period; the British Raj and the Jharkhand Movement period. Ranchi is the
district headquarters of the Jharkhand
State now.
In the Early period Ranchi was a part
of tribal rule. The earliest mention of Ranchi is associated with the stories
related to Mahabharata. This part of the Chota Nagpur Plateau belonged to the
Munda and Oraon tribes. Later the Nagabansi rulers took over the region. Around
1585 Akbar invaded the region which was called as the region of Kokrahs then.
After the Mughal period the British
took over the administration of the Chota Nagpur plateau and the area
comprising Ranchi and Palamu came to be known as Lohardaga district. In 1840
Ranchi was made a separate district and was called as Lohardaga district. The area came under the South Western Frontier
Agency established by the British. A battalion of Ramgarh force was put up at
Ranchi which took part in the 1857 Sipoy Mutiny. During the British Period a
cry for separate identification was raised by the Munda tribes. Birsa Munda, a
leader of Munda tribe had given voice to the revolt. But, the movement was
suppressed by the local authorities. Lohardaga district was renamed as Ranchi
in 1899.
Ranchi witnessed the meeting of
Gandhiji with Edward Gait and the Indigo agitation campaign during
pre-independence movement. In the post independence period the area witnessed the
agitation for a separate state that culminated in forming a separate Jharkhand
State in 2000. Ranchi is now, part of Jharkhand State. The Government of India
has marked the area under the Red Corridor project to take care of the regions
that are vulnerable to Naxalite attacks.
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Culture of Pondicherry
Culture of Pondicherry
Pondicherry which has seen the long rule of the French boasts
of having a distinct culture. The French rule has left their cultural legacy in
the form of many buildings and churches which are marked by their European
architectural style. Tamil peoples are indigenous inhabitants of Pondicherry.
During the French rule many people had opted for citizenship of France. Their
decedents still continue to have close ties with France. Many people in
Pondicherry are bilingual and are fluent in both Tamil and French. Most of the
people in Pondicherry are Hindu, while the people of other religions like
Muslim and Christian are also found there.
Cuisines of Pondicherry are also influenced by the French
taste. Along with many French dishes Pondicherry also serves delicious south
Indian food dishes. People of Pondicherry are also known for their beautiful
handicrafts. Pondicherry is also famous for its crafts made of woods, leather,
pottery crafts, and metal works. Fairs and festivals also form an integral part
of culture of Pondicherry. Along with
the major national festivals like Deepawali and Dussera Pondicherry celebrates
many other its regional festivals which provides the occasions where one can
have the close look of vibrant culture and traditions of the people of
Pondicherry.
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Indian Festivals,
History of Pondicherry
History of Pondicherry
According to
mythology Pondicherry was once the abode of Agastya the great Hindu sage. Excavation at Arikamedu suggests that
Pondicherry was a major port and trading center which
imported Roman goods on large scale. The excavation also revealed that the
place had the trading relation with Greece which continued till 10th
century when the region was under the rule of Cholas dynasty.
During the
16th century Pondicherry witnessed the arrival of Portuguese who
ruled the region for the next some years. Thereafter Dutch and French came
there for trading purposes. In 1663 French started to rule the region. It was
French who ruled Pondicherry for the longest time. There were several minor
battles between French and British over the land of Pondicherry. These
conflicts came to an end after an agreement was signed between them. According
to the agreement Pondicherry remained under the control of French who continued
to rule it until 1954 when Pondicherry was annexed to the Indian republic. At
present Pondicherry is one of seven union territories of India. Owing to the
long rule of French, influence of their culture can still be seen in
Pondicherry.
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Fair and Festival in Kozhikode
Kozhikode also known as Calicut is a major city in the Indian state Kerala and attractes travellers with its charming physical features and prosperity from the many years.Cultural festivals like Malabar Mahotsavm and Thyagaraja Festival is conducted every year. Professional artists as well as students of music participate and enjoy these music festivals. Highlights musical concerts and performances of various classical dances. Calicut has a great history of Film making also, some of the main Malayalam film companies are Grihalakshmi Productions, Kalpaka, and Swargachithra etc. The place also has a well developed print as well as television media network. Another important festival of the city is celebrated as the Temple Festival of Ravathy Pattathanam which is annually held at Thali Temple for seven days during the Malayalam month of Thulam. As an important part of the festival an intellectual debate of celebrated Vedic scholars is organized during this festival.
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Indian Festivals,
Fairs and Festivals in Manali
Manali is famous hill station of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in the Kullu district and is known for its vibrant culture and traditions. Fairs and festivals celebrated in Manali form an integral part of the rich culture of the people. Along with major national festivals Manali also celebrates other regional fairs and festivals with much enthusiasm. Manali celebrates Dussera festival with great zeal and zest. Though the festival of Dussera is celebrated in almost every parts of the country, the celebration of the festival in Manali and Kullu district is quite distinct from the rest parts of India. Here celebration of the festival is weeklong affair and begins on the day of Vijayadashami which serves to be another name of Dussera and is the last day of the celebration of the festival in other parts of the country.
Pipal Jatra also called as Vasantotsav is another major festival celebrated in Manali with much pomp and show. Celebration of the festival includes folk dance, songs and other cultural activities. Shamshi Virshu is another significant festival celebrated in Manali with much fanfare. The festival falls on the 13th April every year and contains various ceremonial and cultural activities. The beautiful town of Manali also witnesses another major cultural event in the form of Mela Bhuntar. It is religious congregation hosted at Bhuntar hamlet near Manali. The fair is attended by thousands of people from far and wide.
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Indian Festivals,
Festivals of Hubli
Hubli celebrates almost all festivals of India. Ganesh Chaturthi, Deepawali, Navaratra, Ugadi, and Eid, are the important festivals to be celebrated in a year for the Indians. Among them the Ganesh Chaturthi would get more attention. Ganesh Pandals would be erected at every corner of the city, and the immersing of Ganesha procession attracts a huge crowd.
The Lingayats dominate most of Hubli area; therefore, festivals related to their leader Basaveshwara gain much importance. Basava Jayanti is one such festival. Festivals in Hubli come up with unique kitchen delicacies such as Laddoo, Holige, Karjikayi, and Mandige.
Hubli-Dharwad belt is well known for Hindustani classical music. Many exponents of music have brought fame to the city such as Pandit Sawai Gandharva, Basavaraj Rajguru, Bhimsen Joshi, Mallikarjun Mansur and Gangubayi Hangal. In the memory of Pandit Sawai Gandharva there would be a Music Festival held at Kundgol –a village near Hubli.
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Indian Festivals,