query: khadins and johads are built in which parts of india

pos: Johad also promote the use of these johads for raising fishes on contract basis for commercial fishing. Johads are often seen surrounded by embankment, with water well and trees around them. In many parts, specially in dry state of Rajasthan, the annual rainfall is very low (between 450 and 600 mm) and the water can be unpleasant to drink. Rainfall during July and August is stored in johads and used throughout the year. Johad in Haryanvi language and Rajasthani language are also called "sarovar", "taal" and "talab" in Hindi language, and water pond or lake in English. Johads are called as

pos: Johad in land degradation that intensified flooding and droughts. The traditional water management system using Johads was abandoned. TBS revived the tradition of building Johads, an example of traditional technology that provided water for use and recharging ground water. Now smaller cemented Johads are popularly known as Tankas in most parts of the arid state of Rajasthan. The water revolution spread by tanki and johads in the Alwar district has spread far and wide. Now there are around 5,000 johads all over Rajasthan and this has greatly helped in reducing water shortage and improving water quality. Following are similar to the

pos: Johad also promote the use of these johads for raising fishes on contract basis for commercial fishing. Johads are often seen surrounded by embankment, with water well and trees around them. In many parts, specially in dry state of Rajasthan, the annual rainfall is very low (between 450 and 600 mm) and the water can be unpleasant to drink. Rainfall during July and August is stored in johads and used throughout the year. Johad in Haryanvi language and Rajasthani language are also called "sarovar", "taal" and "talab" in Hindi language, and water pond or lake in English. Johads are called as

pos: Johad "khadin" in Jaisalmer district. Over 4,500 working johads in Alwar district and surrounding districts Rajasthan were revived by the NGO Tarun Bharat Sangh by Rajendra Singh. Haryana formed the Haryana State Waterbody Management Board to rejuvenate and manage 14,000 ponds in the state, including the development of 60 lakes in Delhi NCR falling within the state. Smaller cemented water tanks called "tanki" or "tanka" in parts of Rajasthan are also sometimes mistakenly referred to as johad. Concretised rain-fed "tanka" and canal-fed "diggi" are different from the johads. Johads can be of several types, such as dug out in areas to

pos: Johad Johad A johad () is a community-owned traditional harvested rainwater storage wetland principally used for effectively harnessing water resources in the state of Harayana, Rajasthan, Punjab, western Uttar Pradesh of North India, that collects and stores water throughout the year, to be used for the purpose of recharging the groundwater in the nearby water wells, washing, bathing and drinking by humans and cattle. Some johads also have bricked or stones masonry and cemented ghat (series of steps and/or ramp). Johads also cater to resident and seasonal migrant birds as well as wildlife from the nearby bani (forest). State fisheries departments

pos: Rajendra Singh villages in neighbouring districts of Jaipur, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur and Karauli, where work of TBS gradually spread. By 2001, TBS had spread over an area of 6,500 km, also including parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. It had built 4,500 earthen check dams, or "johads", to collect rainwater in 850 villages in 11 districts of Rajasthan, and he was awarded the Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in the same year. Reforestation has been taken up by numerous village communities, and Gram sabha have been set up especially to look after community resources. A notable example is the

pos: Johad Johads but are still distinct types of water bodies with specific differentiating features. Tanka or Tanki is a rain-fed water storage in the arid areas of the Indian subcontinent, such as Rajasthan, specially in the bagar tract. Diggi is a canal-fed water works for rural drinking water supply. It is usually a purpose-dug open pond, smaller than the typical johad, often concretised to prevent the water loss. Johad A johad () is a community-owned traditional harvested rainwater storage wetland principally used for effectively harnessing water resources in the state of Harayana, Rajasthan, Punjab, western Uttar Pradesh of North India, that

pos: Rajendra Singh dams and other time-tested as well as path-breaking techniques. Starting from a single village in 1985, over the years TBS helped build over 8,600 johads and other water conservation structures to collect rainwater for the dry seasons, has brought water back to over 1,000 villages and revived five rivers in Rajasthan, Arvari, Ruparel, Sarsa, Bhagani and Jahajwali. He is one of the members of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) which was set up in 2009, by the Government of India as an empowered planning, financing, monitoring and coordinating authority for the Ganges (Ganga), in exercise of the powers

pos: Eklavya temple his arrow pierced it, the traditional name of India is Bharata which comes from the Mahabharata tribe of same name from this area. As per the legend after Eklavya chopped his right thumb off and gifted it to Dronacharya as Guru Dakshina here, his thumb was buried here and a samadhi built at the current location of the temple. It is highly revered by the Bhil people and Noia sect who visit it in large numbers from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and other parts of India. Eklavya Dharamshala (), adjacent to the Eklavya temple, is a two-room Dharamshala built by the

pos: Papadum made of rice and often used as a snack vs meal accompaniment. In certain parts of India, "papadums "which have been dried, but not cooked, are used in curries and vegetable dishes. "Papad" has been a part of the Indian subcontinent for generations and is an intrisic part of everyday meals. "Papadums" are called "appalam" in Tamil Nadu, "pappadum" in Kerala, "appadam" in Andhra/Telangana, "happala" in Karnataka, and "papad" in other parts of India. They are mainly made in Rajasthan and Maharastra in the north. In the south, Kerala, Madurai district in Tamil Nadu, Kanchipuram, and Chennai are major manufacturers.

pos: Jagdish Mandir Kurseong of Lord Jagannath were established in different parts of India. The main towns presently known are: 1. Kurseong, Darjeeling, West Bengal. 2. Bhavnagar, Gujarat. 3. Gulej Garh. 4. Daman Diu. 5. Bundi, Rajasthan. 6. Kota, Rajasthan. 7. Khangaria Bangharia, Madhya Pradesh 8. Bajna, Dholpur, Rajasthan. 9. Ahmedabad, Gujrat. It is also known that there was a temple in Karachi (now Pakistan) before independence. (Present status not known) Jagdish Mandir Kurseong Jagdish Mandir Kurseong is a temple dedicated to Lord Jagganth (Lord Krishna) and is situated in Kurseong town in Darjeeling District of West Bengal, India. The temple was built around

pos: Sari believed have evolved between 2nd century B.C to 6th century A.D in various regional styles. Early "cholis" were front covering tied at the back; this style was more common in parts of ancient northern India. This ancient form of bodice or choli are still common in the state of Rajasthan today. Varies styles of decorative traditional embroidery like gota patti, mochi, pakko, kharak, suf, kathi, phulkari and gamthi are done on "cholis". In Southern parts of India, choli is known as "ravikie" which is tied at the front instead of back, kasuti is traditional form of embroidery used for cholis

neg: Lanela realm of Salam Singh. This village many times re-established due to its Khadins. Khadin are the very fertile land area due to their natural existence in such a way surrounded by water as these are lower land area. Once there was fought on Lanela khadin between villagers and Jaisalmer state jagirdar for these Khadins Lanela was an important village towards western side of jaisalmer in 1829, more than 100 households at that period. Mr. Rawta Ram Panwar of this village is District Chairman of Indian National Congress. Mrs. Vimla Vaishnav of this village is former chairperson of Jaisalmer Municipal Board

neg: Hinduism in South India kingdoms. During the Ancient and Middle Ages were built in South India one of the greatest Hindu temples. South Indian kings such as the Cholas spread Hinduism overseas to parts of Southeast Asia. The activities of South India across the Palk Strait led to survival of Hinduism in Sri Lanka. The Tamil Hindus in Sri Lanka are followers of Tamil Shaiva Siddhanta, which is mainly practiced in parts of South India. Some Hindu festivals are celebrated mostly or exclusively in South India and Sri Lanka. In South India are also numerous Hindu pilgrimage site that is visited annually by thousands

neg: Rajendra Singh after constructing johads, the water level in the ponds and lakes around Sariska didn't go up as expected, that it went they discovered that missing water got evaporated from mining pits left unfilled by the miners after their operations in the area. A legal battle ensued, they filed public interest petition in the Supreme Court, which in 1991 banned mining in the Aravallis. Then in May 1992, Ministry of Environment and Forests notification banned mining in the Aravalli hill system all together, and 470 mines operating within the Sariska sanctuary buffer area and periphery were closed. Gradually TBS built 115

neg: Haryana Environment Protection Council old vehicles, stone crushers and brick kiln. Haryana has 75 lakh (7,500,000) old vehicles, of which 40% are old more polluting vehicles, besides 500,000 new vehicles are added every year. Other majorly polluted cities are Bhiwani, Bahadurgarh, Dharuhera, Hisar and Yamunanagar. Sahibi River tributary of Yamuna, specially its canalised portion in Delhi called Najafgarh drain, remain highly polluted with industrial chemicals, human waste and agriculture runoff. Rejuvenation of Johads of Haryana, rivers and lakes of Haryana remains a big environmental issue. On the advice of the council, the environment department has introduced three new schemes: Sewerage treatment plant in Haryana

neg: Lanela as Liassic by Lukose (1972). The calcareous Jaisalmer Formation is followed upward sequence by siliciclastic sediments of Baisakhi formation. The Baisakhi Formation in general, comprises shale, sandstone, siltstone and ironstone and is subdivided into Rupsi, Lodorva and lanella members in ascending order by Prasad (2006). The Rupsi and Lanella Members of the Formation contain profuse ammonites and can be dated as Early kimmeridgian to Late Kimmeridgian in age. The middle Lodorva Member is unfossiliferous. The area is sandy from one side, other side barren land, one side fertile Khadins are there and one side salt water lake is situated. Sarswati

neg: BMW India and cities in India with one or more BMW dealership (number of dealerships): BMW India BMW India is a subsidiary of the BMW Group. It is based in India and its headquarters are located in Chennai. Its facilities include a manufacturing plant in Chennai which was built in 2007, a parts warehouse in Mumbai, a training center in Gurugram, NCR, and a network of dealerships. BMW India manufacturers BMW, MINI. The Chennai BMW Plant opened on March 29, 2007, and has since assembled over 57,000 vehicles. Among these include: the BMW 3 Series, the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo, the

neg: BMW India BMW India BMW India is a subsidiary of the BMW Group. It is based in India and its headquarters are located in Chennai. Its facilities include a manufacturing plant in Chennai which was built in 2007, a parts warehouse in Mumbai, a training center in Gurugram, NCR, and a network of dealerships. BMW India manufacturers BMW, MINI. The Chennai BMW Plant opened on March 29, 2007, and has since assembled over 57,000 vehicles. Among these include: the BMW 3 Series, the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo, the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 7 Series, the BMW X1, the BMW X3

neg: Little India, Penang Leith Street, Beach Street, Chulia Street and Pitt Street (now Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling). Streets within the grid were pertinently named to reflect the period during which they were built. Names such as Market Street, King Street, Queen Street and Penang Street -all now form the heart of Little India - are still used today. Stevedores from south India lived along parts of King Street which the Tamils call "Padavukara Tharuva" or "the Street of Boatmen". Market Street, which now forms the heart of the Indian enclave, was called "Kadai Teru" or "Street of Shops". The British called it "Chola

neg: Dravidian architecture of temples that were spread over most parts of the Chola empire. These include 40 of the 108 Vaishnava Divya Desams out of which 77 are found spread most of South India and others in Andhra and North India. In fact, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, which is the biggest temple in India (**) and the Chidambaram Natarajar Temple (though originally built by the Pallavas but possibly seized from the Cholas of the pre-Christian era when they ruled from Kanchi) were two of the most important temples patronized and expanded by the Cholas and from the times of the

neg: Russians in India Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram. There is a Russian Consulate in Thiruvananthapuram city. Mumbai currently has less than 100 Russians, most of them visiting businesswomen/men, engineers and technicians deputed to support Russian-built engineering in various parts of the city. Russians in India There is a small but recognisable Russian community in India which comprises Indian citizens of Russian heritage as well with Russian expatriates and migrants residing in India. Most of them reside in the state of Goa and around 6,000 Russians live in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In general Indians are fond of Russia and

neg: Thar Desert or man-made (johads), are often the only source of water for animals and humans in the true desert areas. The lack of a constant water supply causes much of the local population to live as nomads. Most human settlements are found near the two seasonal streams of the Karon-Jhar hills. Potable groundwater is also rare in the Thar desert. Supplies are often sour due to dissolved minerals, and are only available deep underground. Wells that successfully bear sweet water attract nearby settlement, but are difficult to dig, possibly claiming the lives of the well-diggers. According to 1980 housing census in

neg: Moulvibazar District Tripura in the east and south respectively. The main rivers of the district are the Manu, the Dholoi and the Juri which flow from India. Every year during the rainy season, when there is excessive rainfall in India, the surplus water flows through these rivers and causes floods in low-lying parts of Moulvibazar (for example, the villages of Balikhandi and Shampashi on the northern side of the river Manu). Unless the rivers are properly dredged the floods can be devastating. In the last few years Moulvibazar has had a muti-million dollar flood defence system built, which is the only one

neg: India–Myanmar barrier connections to ASEAN nations. India-Myanmar-Thailand railway is a proposed new railway link, parts of which already exist, by constructing missing links between Aizawl and Imphal to Myanmar railway network and by linking existing railway lines in southern Myanmar to the Thailand rail network in 2 locations: India-Myanmar-Thailand-Laos railway is a proposed new railway link, parts of which already exist, by constructing missing links between Aizawl and Imphal to Myanmar railway network and Myanmar-to-Thailand to connect railway in Laos. Laos only has one railway station in the whole nation, located 20 km east of Vientiane, that was built by State Railway

neg: Discrimination affects an estimated 250 million people worldwide. Discrimination based on caste, as perceived by UNICEF, is mainly prevalent in parts of Asia, (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Japan), Africa and others. , there were 200 million Dalits or Scheduled Castes (formerly known as "untouchables") in India. Discrimination against people with disabilities in favor of people who are not is called ableism or disablism. Disability discrimination, which treats non-disabled individuals as the standard of 'normal living', results in public and private places and services, education, and social work that are built to serve 'standard' people, thereby excluding those with

neg: Hindu denominations performance of Vedic Sacrifice (Yajna). The Nambudiri Brahmins are famous for their preservation of the ancient Somayaagam, Agnicayana rituals which have vanished in other parts of India. The Suryaites or Sauras are followers of a Hindu denomination that started in Vedic tradition, and worship Surya as the main visible form of the Saguna Brahman. The Saura tradition was influential in South Asia, particularly in the west, north and other regions, with numerous Surya idols and temples built between 800 and 1000 CE. The Konark Sun Temple was built in mid 13th century. During the iconoclasm of Islamic invasions and Hindu–Muslim

neg: Transport in Pune Transport in Pune Pune is a city in the western part of India, in the state of Maharashtra and is roughly 160 km east of Mumbai. It has winding roads, many of which follow the natural slopes of the mountainous terrain and end at the rivers feeding the city. As the city expanded in an unorganized fashion, a large number of roads were built around the central portion of the city, including the major highways which link the city to other parts of the country. The city is well connected to the other parts of state and India by road,

neg: India: The Emerging Giant India: The Emerging Giant India: The Emerging Giant is a 2008 book by Arvind Panagariya which describes the contemporary state of the economy of India. Each chapter has a main topic and a set of essays on different aspects of that main topic. This chapter is divided into these parts: This chapter is divided into these parts: This chapter is divided into these parts: This chapter is divided into these parts: This chapter is divided into these parts: Nandan Nilekani said that in this book the author has "so convincingly argued (that) open policies and rapid economic growth are the

neg: Haryana ancient Surajkund in Faridabad, and Tilyar Lake in Rohtak. The "Haryana State Waterbody Management Board" is responsible for rejuvenation of 14,000 Johads of Haryana and up to 60 lakes in National Capital Region falling within the Haryana state. Only hot spring of Haryana is the Sohna Sulphur Hot Spring at Sohna in Gurugram district. Tosham Hill range has several sacred sulphur pond of religious significance that are revered for the healing impact of sulfur, such as "Pandu Teerth Kund", "Surya Kund", "Kukkar Kund", "Gyarasia Kund" or "Vyas Kund". Seasonal waterfalls include Tikkar Taal twin lakes at Morni hiills, Dhosi Hill

neg: Languages of India group are Hindi (or more correctly, Hindustani, which includes Hindi and Urdu), Bengali, Konkani, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Rajasthani, Sindhi, Assamese (Asamiya), Maithili and Odia. Aside from the Indo-Aryan languages, other Indo-European languages are also spoken in India, the most prominent of which is English, as a "lingua franca". The second largest language family is the Dravidian language family, accounting for some 277 million speakers, or approximately 20.5% as per 2018 estimate The Dravidian languages are spoken mainly in southern India and parts of eastern and central India as well as in parts of northeastern Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal and

neg: History of India are a visible legacy. The rock-cut Buddhist viharas and chaityas of Ajanta Caves (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) were built under the patronage of Vakataka emperor, Harishena. Samudragupta's 4th-century Allahabad pillar inscription mentions Kamarupa (Western Assam) and Davaka (Central Assam) as frontier kingdoms of the Gupta Empire. Davaka was later absorbed by Kamarupa, which grew into a large kingdom that spanned from Karatoya river to near present Sadiya and covered the entire Brahmaputra valley, North Bengal, parts of Bangladesh and, at times Purnea and parts of West Bengal. Ruled by three dynasties Varmanas (c. 350–650 CE), Mlechchha dynasty (c. 655–900

neg: Ollur and are even used for export. The boxes are made from rubber wood, which is taken on auction from different parts of Kerala. Another main business which goes with wooden packing case is the timber industry which is highly concentrated in Ollur. There are many saw mills also in Ollur. Ollur manufactures rolled gold ornaments sold in all over India. The rolled gold industry employee around 6,000 people and is 200 years old. The ornaments are made with designs imported from Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and other parts of India. Rolled gold jewelries are also exported to Middle East countries which

neg: Basai Wetland urbanization and residential development. Some agricultural area was also lost for establishing the water treatment plant of Haryana Urban Development Authority, which supplies drinking water to Gurgaon. Basai village has also faced the loss of five of the six village ponds (locally called "johads") due to urbanization: three were lost to the residential sectors of Gurgaon, one for a public school, and another was polluted by wastewater from a local factory. Environmentalists have raised concerns over increasing construction activities, real estate development, and disturbance affecting the wetland and birds. A proposed construction and demolition (C&D) plant by a multinational construction

neg: Gosanimari the 15th century AD. He opined that the khens might built Gosanimari, but it is also possible that these Mongoloid people only used the ruins of fortification which had been built several centuries before. After the independence Archaeological Survey of India took over the responsibility of this site. It is believed parts of the ancient kingdoms important temples and buildings are now buried under a large grass grown mound. So far two large stone wells have been excavated, along with a large stone walls and a number of idols too. Pottery work includes vases, bowls, basin, dish, beaker etc. The

neg: Harihara Deula Harihara Deula Harihara Deula or the Twin Temples are dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. They are situated near the bank of Mahanadi, in Gandharadi village in Boudh district, Odisha. The architecture of the twin temples are supposed to be of late 10th century, which mark the rising and reforming stage of Kalinga architecture. The builders of this shrine are Somavaṃśī kings. It marks the harmony between the cults of Shiva and Vishnu.It was built at a time when other parts of India were busy in fighting between the two sects following above two forms of one supreme. The main Vimana

neg: Indian pitta all parts of peninsular India and Sri Lanka in winter. Exhausted birds may turn up inside homes. They are rare in the drier regions of India. Indian pittas roost in trees. They feed on insects and other small invertebrates that they usually pick up from the ground or leaf litter. They have also been noted to take kitchen food scraps from the ground. They breed during the south-west monsoon from June to August, with peaks in June in central India, and in July in northern India. The nest is a globular structure with a circular opening on one side built

neg: Thapa Kaji mother tongue. The Thapas are divided into many sub-castes which are the: Thapa Chhetri are found in different parts of current Nepal and some parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal State of India. Currently many of the Thapa Chhetri are found in Nepal, and parts of India i.e. Sikkim, Himachal, Assam as well as in Bhutan and Myanmar. The Thapa Chhetri are Kshatriya or varna like Basnyat/Basnet of Nepal. Thapas were the major political and military figures during and after the unification of the Nepal. Bir Bhadra Thapa was a Thapa of Chhetri group and leading Bharadar during Unification of Nepal.

neg: Public holidays in India holidays known as local holidays, which are observed at the district level. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) on behalf of the Government of India issues a list of holidays to be observed in central government offices during the year. The list is divided in two parts i.e. Annexure I & Annexure II. Annexure I also known as Gazetted holidays, consists of a list of holidays that are mandatory once decided. This list consists of two parts: It consists of holidays that are observed compulsorily across India. These holidays are: so all the

neg: Girish Bharadwaj his Mother-in-law is Saraswathi Bhat from Koila. He built his first bridge in 1989 across the Payaswini river at Arambur in Southern Karnataka. He has since built around thirty bridges in Kerala, two each in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, while the rest of his works are in various parts of Karnataka. Girish Bharadwaj Girish Bharadwaj is an Indian social worker often referred as "Sethu Bandhu" and "Bridgeman of India" for building around 127 low cost and eco-friendly bridges in remote villages across India. He was conferred the Padma Shri award in 2017. Bharadwaj was born on 2 May 1950 and

neg: Monitor lizard liver, is eaten in parts of India and Malaysia as an alleged aphrodisiac. In parts of Pakistan and southern India, different parts of monitor lizards are used for a variety of medical purposes. The flesh is eaten for the relief of rheumatic pain, abdominal fat is used as a salve for skin infections, oil and fat are used to treat hemorrhoids or chronic pain, and the oil is used as an aphrodisiac lubricant ("sande ka tel"). "Large scale exploitation" of monitor lizards is undertaken for their skins, which are described as being "of considerable utility" in the leather industry. In

neg: Engapuzha people are engaged in agriculture. Mostly rubber, paddy, coconut, and arecanut are cultivated here. Engapuzha India census, Engapuzha had a population of 18,205 with 8,944 males and 9,261 females. Engapuzha bus station has the distinction of being built right on a river. The town of Engampuzha is crowded and traffic snarls are a constant issue. Engapuzha connects to neighboring places like Payonna, Nalekra, Poolod, Kunhukulam, Kakavayal, Karikulam Kuppayakode, Aachi, Kalpetta,Parapenpara, Kanchamvayal, Choyod, Kolamala, and Kodenchery. This village connects to other parts of India through Calicut city on the west and Thamarassery town on the east. National Highway No.212 passes through

neg: Constitution of India Constitution of Alabama – in the world. The constitution has a preamble and 448 articles, which are grouped into 25 parts. With 12 schedules and five appendices, it has been amended 101 times; the latest amendment became effective on 1 July 2017. The constitution's articles are grouped into the following parts: Schedules are lists in the constitution which categorise and tabulate bureaucratic activity and government policy. The executive, legislative and judicial branches of government receive their power from the constitution and are bound by it. With the aid of its constitution, India is governed by a parliamentary system of government

neg: Missed call to in some parts of Africa as beeping, memancing (fishing) in Indonesia, flashing in Nigeria, a flashcall in Pakistan, and a miskol in the Philippines. Missed calls are especially prominent in India. Expanding upon their use as a communications method, they have been adopted as a form of marketing communications, in which users can "missed call" specific numbers and receive a call or text back that contains advertising and other content. Other forms of services have also been built around use of missed calls in such a manner, primarily to take advantage of the fact that feature phones are still

neg: Shiva Mandir Johi but now two of the entries are closed. This temple had been constructed with material of iron; cement and cheeroli (made from lime stone and gypsum). Idols were fixed with iron on outer side, around the round domed construction and which were destroyed after the partition of Indian subcontinent. The remaining parts of destroyed idols can be observed yet. The architecture resembles with the temples built in India and Nepal. There are murals on both the outer and inner walls. The inner wall murals depict the manifestations and incarnations of Shiva, Krishna and Vishnu. The representations of Nandi of Shiva,

neg: Chennakesava Temple, Somanathapura 19th century, then repaired again in the early 20th century by the colonial era Mysore government. The Kesava temple is one of some 1,500 Hindu and Jain temples built by the Hoysala Empire kings in different parts of their kingdom. The other well studied Hoysala temples include those at Belur and Halebidu. A few of the significant historical dates and circumstances around the Kesava temple is inscribed in eight stones in different parts of South India. Four of the inscriptions are found on soapstone slabs at the entrance of the temple. Two inscriptions are found in the ceilings of the

neg: Religious violence in India during the first attack in 1194. The Delhi Sultanate, which extended over 320 years (1206–1526 AD), began with raids and invasion by Muhammad of Ghor. Historical records compiled by Muslim historian Maulana Hakim Saiyid Abdul Hai attest to the religious violence during Mamluk dynasty ruler Qutb-ud-din Aybak. The first mosque built in Delhi, the "Quwwat al-Islam" was built with demolished parts of 20 Hindu and Jain temples. This pattern of iconoclasm was common during his reign. There was religious violence in India during the reign of Alauddin Khalji, of the Khalji dynasty. His army commanders such as Ulugh Khan, Nusrat

neg: Prosthesis assistance of disabled village children, displays manuals of production of these solutions. This solution is built using a bicycle seat post up side down as foot, generating flexibility and (length) adjustability. It is a very cheap solution, using locally available materials. It is an endoskeletal modular lower limb from India, which uses thermoplastic parts. Its main advantages are the small weight and adaptability. Monolimbs are non-modular prostheses and thus require more experienced prosthetist for correct fitting, because alignment can barely be changed after production. However, their durability on average is better than low-cost modular solutions. A number of theorists have

neg: Gabbur is well connected by trains to all major parts of India such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Trivandrum, Kanyakumari, Pune, Bhopal and Agra. Gabbur India census, Gabbur had a population of 6441 with 3187 males and 3254 females. Gabburu is called the Temple town of Raichur District. There are as many as 30 temples and 28 rock edicts in the town. In ancient times, Gabbur was also known as Garbhapura and Gopuragrama.. Many of these temples were built during the reign of the Kalyani Chalukyas. Some of the prominent temples of Gabbur are the Hanuman, the Ishwara, the

neg: Garkon are migrate into this valley. According to Election Commission of India the population is in voting list is around 500, and nearly 1287 peoples are there by survey of 2011 census of India. The village has divided into three parts such as Garkon, Gurgurdoo and Hordass. Garkon is the administrate block among three. In the part Gurgurdoo there is a mix tribe living there purik (Muslim) and Aryan. Only part which has mix of Muslim and Bhuddhism. The overall population of the three parts is around 3000 according to 2011 census of India and 1100 in voting list. The valley

neg: Hindu temple North Indian temples, the tallest towers are built over the "sanctum sanctorum" in which the deity is installed. The north India Nagara style of temple designs often deploy fractal-theme, where smaller parts of the temple are themselves images or geometric re-arrangement of the large temple, a concept found in French and Russian architecture such as the matryoshka principle. One difference is the scope and cardinality, where Hindu temple structures deploy this principle in every dimension with garbhgriya as the primary locus, and each pada as well as zones serving as additional centers of loci. This makes a Nagara Hindu temple

neg: Muslim conquests in the Indian subcontinent fused in a manner so as to safeguard the interests of the mercantile class. This led world trade to expand to the maximum extent possible in the medieval world. Sher Shah Suri took initiatives in improvement of trade by abolishing all taxes which hindered progress of free trade. He built large networks of roads and constructed Grand Trunk Road (1540–1544), which connects Chittagong to Kabul. Parts of it are still in use today. The geographic regions add to the diversity of languages and politics. The divide and rule policies, two-nation theory, and subsequent partition of India in the wake of

neg: Phase Pardhi food items. Major proportion of the child beggers of Mumbai belong to the Pardhi community. Very few are today Doctors and Engineers. Phase Pardhi Pardhi is a tribe in India. The tribe is found mostly in Maharashtra and parts of Madhya Pradesh however small numbers can be found in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. The word Pardhi is derived from the Marathi (state language) word ‘"Paradh"’ which means hunting and Sanskrit word ‘"papardhi"’ which means hunting or the game to be hunted. In some parts of India Pardhis are known as "Meywarees." They also have various other names like Advichincher, Phans

neg: Middle kingdoms of India rulers reigned over Kalinga which consisted of the parts of the modern-day Indian states of Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh from the 11th century to the early 15th century. Their capital was known by the name Kalinganagar, which is the modern Srimukhalingam in Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh bordering Odisha. Today they are most remembered as the builders of the Konark Sun Temple a World Heritage site at Konark, Odisha. It was built by King Narasimhadeva I (1238–1264 CE). During their reign (1078-1434 CE) a new style of temple architecture came into being, commonly called

neg: Pattadakal north India (Rekha-Nagara-Prasada) and the other from south India (Dravida-Vimana). Four temples were built in the Chalukya "Dravida" style, four in the "Nagara" style of Northern India, while the Papanatha temple is a fusion of the two. The nine Hindu temples are all dedicated to Shiva, and are on the banks of Malaprabha river. The oldest of these temples is Sangameshwara, which was built during the reign of Vijayaditya Satyashraya, between 697 and 733 CE. The largest of these temples in Pattadakal is the "Virupaksha Temple", which was built between 740 and 745 CE. The last temple built in the

neg: Fungoid frog Fungoid frog The fungoid frog or Malabar Hills frog ("Hydrophylax malabaricus") is a colourful frog found on the forest floor and lower vegetation in the Western Ghats in south-western India from Bombay to Kerala. It is very similar to another species with which it overlaps partly in range, "Hydrophylax bahuvistara" which extends further into parts of central India. Although restricted in range within peninsular India, they are of least conservation concern. Their upper parts vary in colour from brownish-red to bright crimson. Vomerine teeth in two oval oblique groups between the choanae. Head moderate, depressed; snout moderate, hardly as long

neg: History of Ayyavazhi Pattathu Ayya. The Nizhal Thangals are the worship centers of Ayyavazhi built by devout followers of Ayya. Some of them are believed to be built when Ayya was alive. Many of the Nizhal Thangals were not under the rules of Ayyavazhi scriptures. Hundreds of Thangals arose in different parts of the country. Some were run by single individuals and some other by Ayyavazhi organisations and independent trusts. But all were bonded under Swamithoppe only religiously by not officially. This rate of rise of Thangals even increased after the 1970s. The growth of Ayyavazhi after the independence of India is significant

neg: Christianity in India art and architecture during the British Raj has expanded into several different styles as a result of extensive church building in different parts of the country. The style that was most patronised is generally referred to as the British Regency style which included Neo-Gothic and Gothic Revival architecture. Most Protestant cathedrals and churches in India conform to this style. St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata is a typical example of the Gothic Revival style. St. Mary's church, Chennai, the first Anglican Church built east of the Suez is one of the first examples of British colonial architecture in India. French and Danish

neg: Goa liberation movement Goa liberation movement The Goa liberation movement was a movement which sought to end Portuguese colonial rule in Goa, India. The movement built on the small scale revolts and uprisings of the 19th century, and grew powerful during the period 1940-1961. The movement was conducted both inside and outside Goa, and was characterised by a range of tactics including nonviolent demonstrations, revolutionary methods and diplomatic efforts. However, Portuguese control of its Indian colonies ended only when India invaded Goa in 1961 and incorporated the territories into the Indian Union. The Portuguese colonised India in 1510, conquering many parts of the

neg: V. A. Sundaram high-profile donors, such as the Maharadjas or 'Ruling Princes' of different parts of India. As Secretary of the BHU Collection Committee he gained some fame for raising funds in the range of lakhs. This work involved extensive travelling through India, some of which Sundaram did together with Malaviya. Both were affectionately connected through a firm belief in God and the conviction to be serving a righteous, noble mission. Malaviya had a house built for Sundaram on the grounds of the university, close to his own house. Sundaram named it 'Krishnakutir' and here welcomed many prominent guests from India and abroad,

neg: Natural disasters in India deposit large amounts of dust from arid regions. Hail is also common in parts of India, causing severe damage to standing crops such as rice and wheat and many more crops. Landslides are very common indeed in the Lower Himalayas. The young age of the region's hills result in rock formations, which are susceptible to slippages. Rising population and development pressures, particularly from logging and tourism, cause deforestation. The result is denuded hillsides which exacerbate the severity of landslides; since tree cover impedes the downhill flow of water. Parts of the Western Ghats also suffer from low-intensity landslides. Avalanches occurrences

neg: Farming systems in India Farming systems in India Farming Systems in India are strategically utilised, according to the locations where they are most suitable. The farming systems that significantly contribute to the agriculture of India are subsistence farming, organic farming, industrial farming. Regions throughout India differ in types of farming they use; some are based on horticulture, ley farming, agroforestry, and many more. Due to India's geographical location, certain parts experience different climates, thus affecting each region's agricultural productivity differently. India is very dependent on its monsoon cycle for large crop yields. India's agriculture has an extensive background which goes back to at least

neg: Kingdom of Great Britain to the colony. It arrived in January 1788. India was not directly ruled by the British government, instead certain parts were seized by the East India Company, a private, for-profit corporation, with its own army. The "John Company" (as it was nicknamed) took direct control of half of India and built friendly relations with the other half, which was controlled by numerous local princes. Its goal was trade, and vast profits for the Company officials, not the building of the British empire. Company interests expanded during the 18th century to include control of territory as the old Mughal Empire declined

neg: Millet Millet Millets (/ˈmɪlɪts/) are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. Millets are important crops in the semiarid tropics of Asia and Africa (especially in India, Mali, Nigeria, and Niger), with 97% of millet production in developing countries. The crop is favored due to its productivity and short growing season under dry, high-temperature conditions. Millets are indigenous to many parts of the world. The most widely grown millet is pearl millet, which is an important crop in India and parts of Africa. Finger millet, proso

neg: Wasini Island monsoon Kusi brings the short rains. Both monsoons were in the history propelling the trade sailing boats, the dhows from the direction of the Persian Gulf and India, and from the southern parts of East-Africa, and in the other half of the year propelling them back home. The island doesn't cater for boreholes as the source of fresh water; sweet water originating from a borehole lasts for only one week. There exist no piped drinking water. Instead eight rainwater catchments on the island were built, which are sufficient for the demand to fresh water; from there professional water carriers transport

neg: Kakinada companies use Kakinada for oil and gasoline shipments. Baker Hughes and Schlumberger are field-development companies working on offshore natural-gas fields near the city. The Krishna Godavari Basin is considered the largest natural gas basin in India. Significant discoveries of oil and natural gas were made by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation and Reliance, which has been extracting gas from its KG D6 block off the Kakinada coast. Reliance has an onshore terminal in Gadimoga, about from Kakinada, to process and distribute gas to other parts of the country. Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure (RGTIL) has built

neg: Pedong Pedong Pedong (pop. 19,000 est.) is a town in Kalimpong district in the Indian state of West Bengal, located at . Pedong lies 20 km east of Kalimpong on the way to Lava at an altitude of 1,240 metres (4.071 feet). The town, which is located on a ridge, commands a panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga and the Himalayan mountains. The town is divided into two parts, Upper Pedong and Lower Pedong. Pedong lies on the historic Silk Road that connects India to Lhasa via the Jelepla Pass. Near Pedong are the ruins of "Damsang Gadi", a historical fort built

neg: Hrangkhol people Mizoram which later scattered to different parts of North East India. Different traditions had been passing on regarding the origin, dialect, clans, etc. but the fact was that the tribe had its own culture, dialect which makes the tribe unique. Hrangkhol people The Hrangkhol people are one of the oldest tribes of Tripura, Assam, Mizoram, Manipur and Meghalaya. Their language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family. Spread over many parts of North-East India, they have a unique identity with a rich and distinctive history, culture, dialect and religious heritages. They are also one of the oldest living tribes in North East

neg: Thanneermukkom Thanneermukkom Thanneermukkom is a village in Alappuzha District of Kerala, India. It is located at . a beautiful place in alappuzha. Thanneermukkom is on the banks of Lake Vembanad. There is a salt water barrier at Thanneermukkom, built across the lake, which connects it to Vechoor in Kottayam district. This barrier essentially divides the lake into two parts - one with brackish water perennially and the other half with fresh water fed by the rivers draining into the lake. Bus services connect Thanneermukkom to Kottayam town, Alappuzha town and Cherthala. There are a few bus services to Ernakulam also. This

neg: Hanafi the Indian subcontinent, northwest China and Central Asia. In the modern era, Hanafi is prevalent in the following regions: Turkey, the Balkans, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, parts of Iraq, parts of Iran, parts of Russia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, parts of India and China, and Bangladesh. The sources from which the Hanafi madhhab derives Islamic law are, in order of importance and preference: the Quran, and the hadiths containing the words, actions and customs of the Islamic prophet Muhammad (narrated in six hadith collections, of which Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim are the most relied upon);

neg: Tôlanaro Bezavona. Tôlanaro has a tropical rainforest climate, though it is less rainy than areas further north on the eastern Malagasy coast. Being closer to the centre of the subtropical anticyclones than other parts of Madagascar, most rainfall is orographic, and tropical cyclones are not as common as in more northerly parts of the island. The bay of Tolanaro was found by a Portuguese Captain in 1500. Fort Dauphin was founded on an Antanosy village, Taolankarana, in 1643 by the French East India Company who built a fort there named in honor of the crown prince, the future Louis XIV of

neg: Sindhis (meaning 'of') are also common. A person's surname would consist of the name of his or her native village, followed by 'ja'. Sindhis Sindhis ( , सिन्धी , ) are an Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group who speak the Sindhi language and are native to the Sindh province of Pakistan, which was previously a part of pre-partition British India. After the partition of India in 1947, most Sindhi Hindus and Sindhi Sikhs migrated to India and other parts of the world. Today, Sindhis are both in India and Pakistan. Indian Sindhis are predominantly Hindu, while Pakistani Sindhis are predominantly Muslim. Sindhi Muslim

neg: Sindhis Sindhis Sindhis ( , सिन्धी , ) are an Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group who speak the Sindhi language and are native to the Sindh province of Pakistan, which was previously a part of pre-partition British India. After the partition of India in 1947, most Sindhi Hindus and Sindhi Sikhs migrated to India and other parts of the world. Today, Sindhis are both in India and Pakistan. Indian Sindhis are predominantly Hindu, while Pakistani Sindhis are predominantly Muslim. Sindhi Muslim culture is highly influenced by Sufi doctrines and principles. Some of the popular cultural icons are Raja Dahir, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai,

neg: Thrissur Town Hall in front. Thrissur Town Hall The Thrissur Town Hall is an imposing building situated in Thrissur city, Kerala state, India. It was constructed during the Dewanship of RK Shanmughom Chetti and contains the Archaeological Museum and Picture Gallery, where mural paintings from all parts of the Kerala are copied and exhibited. The must see in this museum is the collection of the old manuscripts, written on palm leaves and called "olagrandhangal". The Town Hall was built in honour of the then Emperor of India, King George, for his silver jubilee. The architecture is in the Victorian style with a lawn

neg: Thrissur Town Hall Thrissur Town Hall The Thrissur Town Hall is an imposing building situated in Thrissur city, Kerala state, India. It was constructed during the Dewanship of RK Shanmughom Chetti and contains the Archaeological Museum and Picture Gallery, where mural paintings from all parts of the Kerala are copied and exhibited. The must see in this museum is the collection of the old manuscripts, written on palm leaves and called "olagrandhangal". The Town Hall was built in honour of the then Emperor of India, King George, for his silver jubilee. The architecture is in the Victorian style with a lawn and garden

neg: Ratooning India, Fiji and some parts of China, to six or more successive ratoons in Mauritius, Cuba, Venezuela, clayey soils of Zimbabwe, some parts of Puerto Rico, etc. The later is also referred to as multiple ratooning. A decline in cane yield in successive ratoon crops, the ratoon decline, on the order of 20%, had been reported from many sugarcane-growing areas in India; the decline is more (up to 40% ) in subtropical India. Causes for this decline are: poor ratoon management, inherited differences in potential (ratoon) productivity, increasing incidence of diseases (like smut, grassy shoot disease, and red rot) which

neg: Trimulgherry discounted prices. Because of this, people from many parts of the city come to shop here. The"RTA office", the office of the Transport Department, which serves entire Secunderabad Region (AP 10), is a major landmark. Many banks started operating since 2002, catering to the growing population of this suburb, like SBI etc.. Specialist Grocery shops like FabIndia, Food World are located here. A modern mall, Rainbow Mall has some good shops and restaurants, including Fab India. The old "Monda Market" was shifted during the TDP Govt regime near Hasmatpet lake. The Government built a big wholesale market for vegetables called

neg: Brazilians in India to fashion is more professional and their exposure has been extensive. They are also recruited because they are much less inhibited, so assignments which require them to don a bikini or a swimsuit are easier than for Indian girls. However they earn less than Indian models but the rates are at par with other parts of the world. The only difference is that they probably have to do three shows instead of one in India. Brazilians in India Brazilians in India form a small community consisting of immigrants and expatriates (mostly footballers and fashion models) from Brazil. There are small

neg: Mech tribe only. Bodo and Mech are same people with different names in different place. They mainly speak the Bodo language and Assamese language which has been influenced by the Indo-European Assamese language. Meches also known as Bodos migrated into India through Patkai Hills between India and Burma and gradually spread themselves into the whole of Assam, North Bengal and parts of East Bengal. It is said that, during their migration to India, they marched towards different directions.one group went along the river Brahmaputra and established themselves in the whole of Assam up to Goalpara district and parts of Jalpaiguri district and

neg: Malapattam Malapattam India census, Malapattam had a population of 9628 with 4497 males and 5131 females. Malapattam was a traditionally isolated and remote village. The new bridge built in 2004 changed the situation and made a straight access to Kannur city. The national highway passes through Kannur town. Goa and Mumbai can be accessed on the northern side and Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram can be accessed on the southern side. The road to the east of Iritty connects to Mysore and Bangalore. The nearest railway station is Kannur on Mangalore-Palakkad line. Trains are available to almost all parts of India subject to

neg: Bodo–Garo languages Bodo–Garo languages The Bodo–Garo languages are a branch of Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in Northeast India and parts of Bangladesh. The name "Bodo" is not related with the Tibetan ethnonym "bod", which is the basis of the names "Bodic" and "Bodish." Bodo–Garo languages were historically very widespread throughout the Brahmaputra Valley and in what are now the northern parts of Bangladesh. The Bodo–Garo languages are: Old Hajong may have been a Bodo–Garo language. Bodo is an official language of the Indian state of Assam and India. Kokborok (Tripuri) is one of the official languages of the state of Tripura. Garo is

neg: Anglo-Indian which is a busy railway junction and some in Cuttack. However, the Anglo Indian population has dwindled over the years with most people migrating abroad or to other parts of the country. Tangasseri in Kollam city is the only place in Kerala State where Anglo-Indian tradition is maintained. But almost all the colonial constructions got erased except the Tangasseri Lighthouse built by the British in 1902. Most of the Anglo-Indians overseas are concentrated in Britain, Australia, Canada, United States, and New Zealand. Of the estimated million or so (including descendants), who have emigrated from India, some have settled in European

neg: Tatra 813 Tatra 813 Tatra T813 was a truck produced in Czechoslovakia by the Tatra company. It was produced from 1959 to 1982. The basic representative of this series was a military version of the 8 × 8 Kolos (Colossus), which was able to pull trailers up to a total weight of 100 tons. Tatra also produced a civilian version in either 6×6 or 4×4. After fifteen years of production, 11,751 vehicles were built in all modifications. Many units were exported to the USSR, East Germany, Romania and India. The first prototype which was made of Tatra T138 parts was built in

neg: Tatra 813 Tatra 813 Tatra T813 was a truck produced in Czechoslovakia by the Tatra company. It was produced from 1959 to 1982. The basic representative of this series was a military version of the 8 × 8 Kolos (Colossus), which was able to pull trailers up to a total weight of 100 tons. Tatra also produced a civilian version in either 6×6 or 4×4. After fifteen years of production, 11,751 vehicles were built in all modifications. Many units were exported to the USSR, East Germany, Romania and India. The first prototype which was made of Tatra T138 parts was built in

neg: Engapuzha Engapuzha India census, Engapuzha had a population of 18,205 with 8,944 males and 9,261 females. Engapuzha bus station has the distinction of being built right on a river. The town of Engampuzha is crowded and traffic snarls are a constant issue. Engapuzha connects to neighboring places like Payonna, Nalekra, Poolod, Kunhukulam, Kakavayal, Karikulam Kuppayakode, Aachi, Kalpetta,Parapenpara, Kanchamvayal, Choyod, Kolamala, and Kodenchery. This village connects to other parts of India through Calicut city on the west and Thamarassery town on the east. National Highway No.212 passes through Kozhikode and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects

neg: Rock-cut architecture sometimes associated with rock-cut architecture is monolithic architecture, which is rather applied to free-standing structures made of a single piece of material. Monolithic architecture is often rock-cut architecture (e.g. Ellora Kailasanathar Temple) but monolithic structures might be also cast of artificial material, e.g. concrete. The Gommateshwara statue (Bahubali), the largest monolithic statue in the world, at Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, India, was built in 983 AD and was carved from a large single block of granite. In many parts of the world there are also rock reliefs, relief sculptures carved into rock faces, outside caves or at other sites. Ancient monuments of

neg: Bhopal Bus Rapid Transit System Bhopal Bus Rapid Transit System Bhopal BRTS is a bus rapid transit system being built to serve the Indian city of Bhopal, located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The construction is funded by the Central Government under its flagship JnNURM. Unlike most of BRT projects in India which are designed to cater the transportation needs of suburban parts of the city, Bhopal BRTS is designed mainly to serve the Central business districts (CBDs).It started its operation n with a fleet of just 30 buses in 2006, after receiving JnNURM Sanction, has grown to 225 buses comprising AC and Non

neg: Roller sport in India associations. The state associations are affiliated with the RSFI. Speed skating, artistic skating, and roller hockey are the three types of roller sports that are common in India. Roller hockey is more popular in the north of India as compared to south India. The popularity of roller hockey is in part due to the popularity of field hockey, which is the country's national sport. Similarly, 'roller basketball' and 'roller cricket' is also played in parts of the country. The roller skating rink at The Rink Pavilion in Mussoorie is one of the largest and most historic rinks in India. India's

neg: Gulbarga Fort their buildings, particularly the crowns of the arches that they built depicted an emblem of the crescent and occasionally a disk that was closely reminiscent of the crowns of the Sassanian emperors. Many religious or secular buildings in the fort area depict this emblem. The mosque, one of the first in South India, was built to commemorate Gulbarga as the capital of the Bahmani Sultanate. The mosque though simple in design but has a symmetrical plan with well organized constituent parts. The masjid, only one of its kind in India, has dimensions of x and was built on the lines

neg: Arki, India developed the town of Arki in a planned manner. The Rana was a far-sighted ruler and built horse and mule tracks to connect Arki with Shimla and Bilaspur. Many artisans, scholars and businessman from other parts of India settled in Arki during his reign as he provided them with tax free land free of cost. The Rana was a patron of arts and had muralled interiors installed in the Arki Fort in 1850. These murals are prime attraction among tourists even today. The Last ruler of Baghal was Shri Raja Rajander Singh (1928–2010) who overhauled the administration and introduced radical

neg: Planned community planned capital is a city specially planned, designed and built to be a capital. Several of the world's national capitals are planned capitals, including Canberra in Australia, Brasília in Brazil, Belmopan in Belize, New Delhi in India, Abuja in Nigeria, Islamabad in Pakistan, Naypyidaw in Burma and Washington, D.C. in the United States, and the modern parts of Astana in Kazakhstan and Ankara in Turkey. In Egypt, a new capital city east of Cairo has been proposed. The federal administrative centre of Malaysia, Putrajaya, is also a planned city. Abu Dhabi (UAE) and some of the recently built cities in

neg: Narthamalai Narthamalai Narthamalai(Tamil:நார்த்தாமலை), a cluster of small hills, is 25 km from Trichy on the Trichy-Pudukottai highway in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Here can be seen some of the oldest rock cut cave temples, as well as the longest rock-cut edicts, similar to Asokan edicts and extremely rare in the south of India. The town houses Vijayalaya Choleeswaram built during the 9th century. The two rock-cut temples are classic examples of how temple architecture styles were fusing in different parts of the country. Narthamalai was ruled by the Mutharaiyars during the 7th to 9th centuries, where were under the

neg: Phase Pardhi Phase Pardhi Pardhi is a tribe in India. The tribe is found mostly in Maharashtra and parts of Madhya Pradesh however small numbers can be found in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. The word Pardhi is derived from the Marathi (state language) word ‘"Paradh"’ which means hunting and Sanskrit word ‘"papardhi"’ which means hunting or the game to be hunted. In some parts of India Pardhis are known as "Meywarees." They also have various other names like Advichincher, Phans Pardhi, Phanse Pardhi, Langoli Pardhi, Bahelia, Bahellia, Chita Pardhi, Shikari, Takankar, Takia Pardhi. Pardhi tribe is divided in groups like Vaghri Pardhi

neg: Kalachuri dynasty Kalachuri dynasty <mapframe text="Find spots of the inscriptions issued by the Kalachuris of Mahishmati (map of India)" width="350" height="350" zoom="5" longitude="74.91" latitude="22.03"> </mapframe> The Kalachuris (IAST: Kalacuri) were an Indian dynasty that ruled in west-central India between 6th and 7th centuries. They are also known as the Haihayas or as the "early Kalachuris" to distinguish them from their later namesakes. The Kalachuri territory included parts of present-day Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Their capital was probably located at Mahishmati. Epigraphic and numismatic evidence suggests that the earliest of the Ellora and Elephanta cave monuments were built during the Kalachuri rule.

neg: Yamaha RD350 quest for better fuel economy. By the time the production ended in 1990, the bike was nearly 100% sourced in India, with very little Japanese parts content. Brakes are: 18mm dia drum brakes front internal expansion (twin leading type) and rear single internal expansion. The RD350 was the first sporting motorcycle built in India, and it still enjoys cult status, with many RD clubs around the country. Around 7000 were made at the end of 1990. Yamaha RD350 The RD350 is a two-stroke motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1973 to 1975. It evolved directly from the piston port (pre-reed valve

neg: Stones of India of basalt in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat are used as building stones since ancient times. Other quartzitic bands, occurring with phyllites and schists, are also utilised for building purposes. Khondelites from Eastern coast are being used widely in sculptures and as a building material. Felsite from Karnataka is being extensively used as a dimensional stone as well.India also contains many stones which are semiprecious like-zoisite, apophyllite, cavansite, muscotive mica, almandine, etc. Mining in India Stones of India India possesses a wide spectrum of dimensional stones that include granite, marble, sandstone, limestone, slate, and quartzite, in various parts

neg: Pagoda Pagoda A pagoda is a tiered tower with multiple eaves, built in traditions originating as stupa in historic South Asia and further developed in East Asia or with respect to those traditions, common to Nepal, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka and other parts of Asia. Some pagodas are used as Taoist houses of worship. Most pagodas were built to have a religious function, most commonly Buddhist, and were often located in or near viharas. In some countries, the term may refer to other religious structures. In Vietnam and Cambodia, due to French translation, the English term "pagoda"

neg: Bharati Braille Bharati Braille Bharati braille ( ), or Bharatiya Braille (Hindi: "" "Indian braille"), is a largely unified braille script for writing the languages of India. When India gained independence, eleven braille scripts were in use, in different parts of the country and for different languages. By 1951 a single national standard had been settled on, Bharati braille, which has since been adopted by Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. There are slight differences in the orthographies for Nepali in India and Nepal, and for Tamil in India and Sri Lanka. There are significant differences in Bengali Braille between India and Bangladesh,

neg: Beed is; according to scholars, possibly built by Yadavas of Devagiri. However, Jatashankar temples are abundant in other parts of India with same narrations. Another legend also narrates that Beed was called "Durgavati" in the period of Pandavas and Kurus who fought a devastating war of Mahabharata. Early history of the Beed is obscure until it became part of Tughluq empire. If the city was founded in Yadava era then possibly it happened in king Singhana's (1210–47) period, when Yadava dynasty was at its height. Singhana may have built Kankaleshwar temple with a small surrounding city. Beed came under Muslim rule

neg: Indica (Megasthenes) that Herakles was one of them. Like the Greeks, they characterize him with the club and the lion's skin. According to them, Herakles was a powerful man who subjugated evil beasts. He had several sons and one daughter, who became rulers in different parts of his dominion. He founded several cities, the greatest of which was Palibothra (Pataliputra). Herakles built several places in this city, fortified it with water-filled trenches and settled a number of people in the city. His descendants ruled India for several generations, but never launched an expedition beyond India. After several years, the royal rule was

neg: Tamil Nadu of peninsular south India and parts of Sri Lanka. Rajendra Chola's navy went even further, occupying coasts from Burma (now ) to Vietnam, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Sumatra, Java, Malaya, Philippines in South East Asia and Pegu islands. He defeated Mahipala, the king of Bengal, and to commemorate his victory he built a new capital and named it Gangaikonda Cholapuram. The Cholas were prolific temple builders right from the times of the first medieval king Vijayalaya Chola. These are the earliest specimen of Dravidian temples under the Cholas. His son Aditya I built several temples around the Kanchi