In the Mahabharata, Bhishma’s father King Shantanu was the Kuru
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The state of Arunachal Pradesh is located in the northeastern fringes of India and consists of 12 towns and 3649 villages. The state population is divided amongst 26 primary tribes and further a number of sub-tribes.
The state of Himachal Pradesh is nestled in the Western Himalayas. It is a very popular tourist destination and the main tourist hubs are Dalhousie, Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Kangra and Chamba.
Haryana in the western part of India showcases yet another facet of Indian culture and civilization. The people of Haryana, also known as Haryanvis, are simple and enterprising.
Gujarat derives its name from Gujaratta, meaning the land of the Gurjars. It is located on the western part of the Indian subcontinent and has an international boundary with Pakistan. The state of Gujarat is rich in culture, history and crafts.
The culture of Goa is unique and is in stark contrast to the Indian culture.
Arunachal Pradesh is known for its colourful costumes and accessories and its own unique style of dressing which stands out distinctly in the midst of all other states.
Tribals constitute 8.14% of the total population of the country, numbering 84.51 million (2001 Census) and cover about 15% of the country’s area. The fact that tribal people need special attention can be observed from their low social, economic and participatory indicators.
In the theatre of development, the competitiveness and growth of an economy is determined by its capacity to acquire and apply new knowledge.
The initiative to exorcise castes from Hindu Society has been taken by many individuals and organizations over different periods.
Bihar has a rich history and in ancient times it was a great religious centre for Hindus, Jains and Buddhists.
The culture and heritage of Andhra Pradesh is rich and varied in the fields of art, architecture, cuisine, literature, religion, philosophy, fairs…
The illustration and transcription of religious manuscripts by tribes like Likhaks, Patuas and Khanikars gradually evolved into the Assam school of painting. The Assam School of painting was divided into Sattriya and Royal styles.
A form of painting unique to the Santhal region of India, the Jadupatuas are painted on scrolls depicting themes from the life of lord Krishna, the story of creation as narrated in the Santhal tradition, their dance and music and sometimes fearful images of death and life after death.
Music and dance are an integral part of the life and culture of Arunachal Pradesh. There are three types of musical instruments- Wind Instruments, Solid Instruments and String Instruments.
Jal tarang or jalatharangam is a melodic Indian percussion instrument where ceramic or metal cups or bowls are filled with water and tuned appropriately by the musician who will then strike the edge of the bowls with beaters one in each hand to produce waves of music.
Damru or damaru is the most common hour-glass drum played in India and adjoining nations like Tibet and Nepal.
Considered as one of the oldest Indian classical musical instruments, Bansuri is a special type of flute, made from a straight and flawless piece of bamboo.