Culture and History

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PM Modi presented Daruma Doll in Japan: Read what is the doll, its significance in Japanese culture, and its connection to India through Bodhidharma

Raju Das -
The Daruma Doll presented to PM Modi by Chief Priest of the Shorinzan Daruma-ji Temple in Takasaki carries profound meaning in Japan and also has a unique connection to India.
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On Ganesh Puja, read about Stegodon ganesa: The prehistoric ‘ancestor of elephants’ that roamed South Asia 25000 years ago

Shriti Sagar -
The Stegodon ganesa. This prehistoric tusker, bigger than modern elephants, roamed South Asia 25,000 years ago and is remembered today through fossils, historic stamps, and cultural significance.
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Guwahati’s longest flyover to be named after Maharaja Prithu: Read about the unsung king of Kamarupa who defeated Bakhtiyar Khalji and annihilated his army

Raju Das -
On the occasion of Independence Day, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the under-construction Dighalipukhuri–Noonmati flyover in Guwahati, which will be the city’s longest, will be named after Maharaja Prithu
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HM Amit Shah and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to lay foundation stone of Sita Prakatya Sthal Punaura Dham project in Sitamarhi: All you need...

शिव -
Much like the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya, the birthplace of Maa Sita has also been a victim of neglect and ignorance for years.
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Ancient Piprahwa relics of Buddha returns to India after 127 years: Read what are the gems and how Indian govt brought them back after...

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Buddhists believe that the items buried along with the cremated ashes of Buddha in the original caskets of Buddha comprise Sharirik Dhatu.
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1000-years ago, present-day Myanmar was a majestic Buddhist kingdom inspired by India’s culture, language and Ramayana: Read about the Bagan Empire

Rukma Rathore -
The Bagan Kingdom flourished at the height of King Anawrahta's reign, who was originally known as Aniruddha.
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Jharkhand’s 400-year-old twin Palamu forts to be restored, built by tribal Chero kings who fought against Mughals and destroyed by the British to crush...

Rukma Rathore -
The Chero clan governed Palamu for approximately 200 years and defended the region against Mughal invaders.
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While left liberals have a problem with Akbar being called a brutal conqueror in NCERT books, read how the Mughal King massacred 30000 Hindus...

Aditi -
The remaining Rajput soldiers put up a final resistance before the Mughal armies and laid down their lives, before the fort was finally captured on February 23-24, 1568.
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Mizoram: ASI declares the ancient menhirs in Lianpui village as ‘monument of national importance’

OpIndia Staff -
The menhirs with unique carvings offer a glimpse into the life, rituals, customs, and beliefs of the early Mizo people.
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Karnataka: Researchers find evidence of a 4,000-year-old human settlement in Maski, 110 years after Ashoka inscription was discovered at the site

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Scientists from the United States, Canada and India came together to learn more about the history of Maski.
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