Speech 108/ Research Speech Outline 11/26/12 Topic: Indian Classical dance (Bharatnatyam) I.) Introduction A.) Attention Material: What comes to mind when you think about the word classical? We usually associate the word classical with something boring. But classical Indian dance‚ also known as Bharatnatyam is known as being an extravagant “fire” dance which was originated in Tamil Nadu‚ India in 1000 BC. Most classical dances in India are like theatrical performances because the dancer
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Hindu-Kush Mountains was considered the land of the Hindus or Hindustan and the religion followed by the people there was known as Hinduism. In Hinduism‚ Buddha is an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Consequently the word Buddha is mentioned in several of the Puranas that are believed to have been composed after his birth. Certain Buddhist teachings appear to have been formulated in response to ideas presented in the early Upanishads – in some cases concurring with them‚ and in other cases criticizing or re-interpreting
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Kerala Introduction Better known as God’s Own Country‚ Kerala is a heavenly portrait splashed with myriad of enchanting hues. Situated in the southern tip of India‚ Kerala is caressed by the Arabian Sea in the western coast of India. It is a green Venice‚ but unlike Venice‚ where man has created most of the glory‚ in Kerala nature rules. This beautiful coastal state of India is the country’s ambassador to the world of travel and tourism. From the lagoons & backwaters that meander through the
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of the Vedas. This is the literature in which ancient sages realised that in the final analysis‚ man has to know himself.\ PURANAS The Puranas were written to illustrate and expound the truth of the Vedas. The fundamental abstruse philosophical and religious truths are expounded through popular legends or mythological stories. We have 18 maha and 19 minor puranas. The Puranas are the meeting point of diverse religious and social beliefs‚ are linked with the vital spiritual and social needs and urges
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I Human Values and Education Sadayam Hridayarn Yasya Bhasitham Sathya Bhushitham Kayah Parahithe Yasya Kalisthasya Karothikim (Sanskrit verse) What can the evil effects of Kali age do to a man whose heart is filled with compassion‚ whose every utterance is truth‚ and whose body is dedicated for the service of others? Embodiments of love! Man should fill his heart with compassion‚ always speak the truth and dedicate his body for the welfare of society. The thoughts‚ words‚ and deeds of man should
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chariot drawn by seven swans and holding the lotus‚ noose‚ conch and a vessel of gems‚ with an umbrella held over his head. In some temples he is depicted as riding on a crocodile. He is the sustainer of live by providing rain and crops. In the Indian Puranas‚ Lord Varuna has thousand eyes and oversees the whole world and Hindus worship him in different forms. All paintings are courtesy of Art of Legend India.
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the dynasty after assassinating Brihadrata Agnimitra (149–141 BC)‚ son and successor of Pusyamitra Vasujyeshtha (141–131 BC) Vasumitra (131–124 BC) Andhraka (124–122 BC) Pulindaka (122–119 BC) Ghosha Vajramitra Bhagabhadra‚ mentioned by the Puranas Devabhuti (83–73 BC)‚ last Sunga king Kanva Dynasty (73–26 BC) Vasudeva (c. 73 - c. 66 BCE) Bhumimitra (c. 66 - c. 52 BCE) Narayana (c. 52 - c. 40 BCE) Susarman (c. 40 - c. 26 BCE) Gupta Dynasty (c. 240–550 AD) Sri-Gupta I (c. 240–290) Ghatotkacha
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Hindu social structure‚ he taught Puranas and Sanskrit shloks to Ramabai as well as his second wife‚ Ramambai’s mother Laxmibai and how to read and write Sanskrit as well as how to interpret Vedic texts. She was raised by her father. Her father faced hardships as he was against the tradition and he advocated education to girl children. He proved in front of Hindu scholars at Soday‚ (Karnataka) that teaching ladies with Sanskrit was not banned in any Shastra or purana. [1] Her father‚ mother and sister
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Gourab Basak Roll No. 515207 TPI Painting and Sculpture Introduction Indian painting has a very long tradition and history in Indian art. The earliest Indian paintings were the rock paintings of pre-historic times‚ the petroglyphs found in places like Bhimbetka ‚ some of them from before 5500 BC. And also an imperative part of Indian art culture is dominated by sculptures in India. Indian sculptures started from bronze
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Agama Shastra and Temple worship [pic] [pic][pic]Buzz up! [pic]ShareThisMar 5 2008 | Views 3773 | Comments (10) Tags: Agama Agama Shastra Temple worship [pic] The Hindu temples are complex institutions. They represent the culmination of social and religious aspirations of a society. Temple is the focal point in the life of a community and often represents its pride‚ identity and unity. It is also the index of the community’s wellbeing. It draws into its fold people from its various
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