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4 schools of tibetan buddhism

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  1. Nyingmapa- ancient school.. Founded by padmasambhava and santaraksita
  2. Kagyu- oral tradition based in meditation based on experience
  3. Sakyapa- means grey earth
  4. Gelugapa- means path of virtue.. Originally reformist movement
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Who visited arunachal from kagyu school?

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Urgyen Trinley Dorjey.. Head of karma kagyu school. This school belongs to vajrayana branch of mahayana buddhism

Central teaching of this school is Mahamudra, also know as Great Seal

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Indologist award

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Given to Prof yu long yu

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Thiruvalluvar

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Tamil poet and philosopher
Statue unvieled in Haridwar
He is known for his work Tirukkural (sacred couplets)
He is claimed to be one of their own by both jains and shaivites

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Gaya prasad katiyar

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Born in JAGDISHPUR, UP

joined Hindustan socialist republican association

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Panchteerth

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Govt will develop 5 places panchteerth in honour of ambedkar

  1. Birthplace in Mhow
  2. London where he stayed while studying
  3. Deeksha bhoomi in Nagpur where he took education
  4. Mahaparinirvan sthal in delhi
  5. Chaitya bhoomi in Mumbai
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Integral humanism

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Theory if DD Upadhyay
It refers to accepting the seeming differences among various entities and aspects of life, but at the same time seeking to discover the unity underlying them

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Tirot singh

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Freedom fighter from meghalaya. He was chuef of khasi people

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Hriday scheme is under

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Ministry of urban development

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India’s 1st transnational tourist circuit?

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Buddhist circuit. It’s development is part of Swadesh Darshan Scheme where integrated theme based circuits will be developed

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Buddha attained enlightenment at?

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Bodh gaya

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Buddha delivered his last sermon at?

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Vaishali
It is imp to both jains and buddhist
It was capital of Lichhavi dynasty considered as one of the first example of a republic in Vrijji Mahajanapada
2nd buddhist council was convened here
It also contains best preserved ashokan pillars topped by single asiatic lion

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Buddha set in motion 2nd wheel of law at?

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Rajgir.. Here he stayed for 12 years

1st buddhist council was convened here

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Buddha attained mahaparinirbana at?

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Kushinagar

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Buddha 1st taught dharma at?

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Sarnath

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Place where buddha was born?

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Lumbini

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Place where buddha stayed with his parents?

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Kapilavastu

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A multilingual knowledge portal by HRD ministry

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Bharatvani portal

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Two cities added to UNESCO creative cities network?

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Jaipur- for crafts and folk art

Varanasi- for Music

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Cleanest iconic place in the country?

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Rani ki vav, gujarat

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2 GI from Andhra pradesh?

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Bangnpalle mango

And bandar laddu

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India’s first and longest ropeway?

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Mumbai to Elephanta Island

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Channakeshava temple?

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Also known as Vijaynagar temple.. Situated in Karnataka

Built by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala dynasty

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Thakurani jatra festival?

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In odisha in city of behrampur (silk city)
Also known as Ghat yatra
For maa buddhi thakurani
Deras, weaver community worshipped

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Dola jatra
Odisha Festival of get together of Lord Krishna's idols It is believed that in the month of Falguna, Deities visit devotees
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Hornbill festival
Nagaland
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Saga dawa
Celebration of Buddha jayanti in sikkim
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Nuakhai
Fest for offering of first harvest of rice to deity in odisha Celebrated one day after ganesh chaturthi
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Samakka sarakka jathara or medaram jathara
Largest tribal religious congregation in the country. Celebrated in Telanagana
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Nabakalebar fest
Symbolic recreation of wooden form of deities at Jagannath Temple- jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Sudarshana It is observed in a gap of 12-19 years
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Chapchar kut
Mizos.. Marks the end of jhum clearing, readying the field for sowing
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Sajibu cheiraoba fest
New year of Manipuris.. 1st day of Manipuri month Sajibu
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Losar fest
Ladakh- new year
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Ugadi
New year day in Karnataka and Andhra.. Celebrated on 1st day of hindu month Chaitra which marks the onset of spring
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Gudi padwa
New year in Maharashtra. Brahma is worshipped as Gudi
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Vishu
New year fest in Kerala. Celebrated on 1st day of Malyalam month Medan
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Novruz
First day of Faravadi , 1st month of Iranian solar calendar... It is always on vernal equinox
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Wangala fest
Post harvest fest of Garos.. Also known as hundred drums fest
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Onam
Harvest fest of Kerala.. Celebrated during malyalam month of Chingam It is state fest of Kerala It marks the commemmoration of Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu and subsequent homecoming of mythical king Bali and his prosperous rule
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Madhava navami
Celebrated to commemorate the journey of great Indian philosopher Sri Madhwacharyato Badrinath where he went to meet his Guru Veda Vyasa but never returned. He was exponent of Dvaita philosophy from Karnataka He outlawed devadasi system
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Ambubachi fest
Most imp fest of Kamakhya temple, Assam.. Known as mahakumbh of east and is associated with Tantric cult
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Teppotsavam
Annual float fest in Telangana.. A hamsavahanam (swan shaped boat) carry the processional idols of Lord Rama and Sita in Godavari river
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Mogao caves
In china in the middle of dry gobi desert.. | Describe the epic story of the journey of Buddhism
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Kapalikas?
It is a non-puranic Tantric shaivism Worshipper of Bhairava Theycarried a skull topped staff
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Sulbasutras
Written in late Vedic Sanskrit 4 major sulbasutras: 1. Baudhyana- oldest 2. Manava 3. Apastamba 4. katyayana They are vedic appendices to the Kalpasutra family and contain geometry related to fire altar construction
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Buddhavanam project
Buddhist heritage theme park of telangana. It is a place where Acharya Nagarjuna established a university and was the main centre of propogation of Buddhism in other countries
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Acharya nagarjuna
Also known as Medicine buddha / Second Buddha Founder of Madhyamaka (Middle Path) school of Mahayana Buddhism He is one of the ancient scholars and teachers of Ayurveda
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Chandeshvarar
One of the Nayanar.. Was first among them to find a place in temples He is housed in a separate shrine on the northern side of all the shaivite temples, facing the presiding deity Rajaraja-1 built the most distinguished shrine of chandesvarar at Thanjavur
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Spiritual capital of India?
Body gaya
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Vesak poya
Also called buddha purnima and Buddha day It commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha in Theravad Represents a month in Hindu calendar- Vaishaka (April-May)
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Temple which received award of excellence in UNESCO's Asia Pacific Awards for cultural Heritage conservation? And the temple which was given Honourable mention?
Vadakkunathan temple, kerala 2. Parvati Nandan Ganpati temple, Pune.. Jijabai (mother of Shivaji) earlier renovated it
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Intangible cultural heritage of India?
``` Yoga Chhau Ramman Ramlila Kalbeklia Koodiyattam Mudiyet Brass and copper craft of utensil making among Thatheras of Jandiala Guru Buddhist chanting of Ladakh Sanskirtana ```
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Hakka pikki tribe
``` Karnataka govt rehabilitating them Semi-nomadic tribe Has relations with king rana pratap and belongs to kshatriya clan Matriarch Endogamy is strictly prohibited Main occupation-hunting ```
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Juang tribe
Nagada hills in Odisha Belongs to Munda ethnic group Speak Juang (Austro-asiatic) PVTG
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Narikurava tribe belongs to?
Tamil nadu
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Bonda tribe
Odisha near the junction of Odisha, chattisgarh and AP Almost no connection to outside world Women enjoy a privileged position.. Girls marry younger boys Number of women exceeds number of men
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Asur tribe
In Jharkhand, pockets of Bihar, West Bengal Claims to be descendants of Mahisasur UNESCO listed them as definitely endangered
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Thewa craft
Unique art of jewellery making which involves embossing of intricately worked out sheet of gold.. Originated in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan Originated by goldsmith Nathuji Soni who was conferred title of Rajasoni by Raja Savant singh of Pratapgarh
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Tangalia weaving
Indigenous craft which uses unique weaving technique comprising themes made up of daanas or beads by using cotton or wool yarn Only practiced by Dangasia community in Surendranagar district of Gujarat Worn as shawl or wraparound skirt by women of Bharwad shepherd community GI regisered
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Dangasia community
Follow hinduism Believers of Chamunda devi, a form of Goddess parvati and celebrate Navratri Have symbiotic relation with the Bharwads where the latter provides wool and former wove garments for them
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Nada kusti
Traditional form of wrestling from Mysore
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Bazigar
Acrobats of Punjab.. Belongs to SC | Originally nomads.. Trace origin to Rajputs of Rajasthan
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Kutiyattam
Theatre from Kerala | Listed as Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco
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Rogan Art
Art of painting on fabric with the origin in Persia and popular in Kutch region Organic colors are used with castor oil base Done using a stick or rod or metal block Yellow blue or red frequent colors
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Sangodd fest
In goa.. During monsoon.. It is tying together of 2 boats representing binding of faith
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Martial arts of ANDHRA?
``` Baku samu (knife fighting) Katti samu (sword fighting) Kara samu (stick fighting) ```
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Folk art of Kerala?
Kolkali- influenced by Kalaripayattu and rvuved by Syrian Christians Margam Dance
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Folk art of puducherry
Kai silambam | Also practiced in Malaysia
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Channapat a woodcraft
From kArnataka GI registered Used to make toys
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Jangam jogi
Folk musicians of Haryana, Punjab region | Devotional music to Lord Shiva
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Hozaguri dancers
Tripura
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Mishing bihu and gumrag
Assam
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Adi solund dancers
Arunachal
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Ghumura
Odisha
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Baul tradition
Bauls are group of people from west bengal and bangladesh Usually vaishnava hindus and sufi muslims Included in the list of masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity by unesco
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Ka bom drum
Tradition drum of khasis
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Mohan veena
Refers to two distinct indian Stringed classical instruments: 1. Modified sarod created by Radhika Mohan Maitra 2. Modified Hawaiian guitar- vishwa mohan bhatt
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Kaniyan koothu
Ritual art form practiced during temple festivals in TN only by men
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Pandavani
Folk ballad performed in Chattisgarh depicts the story of Pandavas
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Manganiar
Folk singers of Rajasthan
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Been jogi
Traditional singers of Haryana
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Chhapeli folk dance
Uttrakhand.. Performed by male and female together as loved and his beloved
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Sammi dance
Punjab by punjabi tribal women
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Hojagiri
Reang clan of tripura people.. Performed during hojang fest (laxmi pooja).. Only by women
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Devarattam dance
TN by Kambala Nayaka community
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Karakattam dance
TN.. Dedicated to goddess of health and rain Mariamman.. Performed by ab individual or 2 persons
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Gorava dance
Karnataka.. Goravas belong to shaiva cult
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Folk dances of Karnataka in | RePublic day tableau?
Dollu kunitha- performed during harvet season by shepherd community (kuriba) Bayalata dance- end of harvest season Yakshagana dance Nagamandala dance- ritualistic appeasement of serpent which is considered to be symbol of fertility
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Jagor folk dance
Goa.. By hindus and christians jointly
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Rathwa tribal dance
Gujarat on Holi
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Jabro dance
Ladakh
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Kud dance
Jammu and kashmir.. Trubute to devtas of Lok
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Rauf
J&K | During id and ramzan days
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Thapetta gullu dance
Andhra pradesh.. Tinkling bells around waist.. More than 10 persons Only men perform Ramayana and mahabharata theme
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Cheraw dance
Bamboo dance of Mizoram
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Pungcholom
Manipur.. Derived from martial arts and tradiional Maibi Jagoi dance
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Panthi dance
Chhatisgarh
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Badhai dance
Bundelkhand, MP | To thank goddess sithala
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Gotipua dance
Odisha to praise jagannath lord

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