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The Malwa style of architecture flourished in the Malwa region during the 15th and 16th centuries. The main examples of the style are found in the cities of Dhar, Mandu, and Chanderi. Pointed arches with spearhead fringe. Combination of arches with columns, lintels, and beams. Jahaz Mahal, Ashrafi Mahal, etc. were examples of Malwa-style architecture.

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Orissi was re-expanded by Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra in the updated period. It is considered to be one of the oldest surviving dance forms based on archaeological evidence which was born out of the dance of the Devadasis dancing in the temple. Odissi dance is mentioned in inscriptions. It is depicted in the inscriptions of the Brahmeshwar temple.

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It is an important folk music of the state of Manipur. It is a popular ballad style which is a musical description of the Battle of Khongjom fought in 1891 between the British Army and the Manipuri Resistance Forces.

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Powada is a folk song associated with Maharashtra. It is usually sung for heroes of the past, such as Shivaji, for their courageous actions and events. There are many popular Povadas like Shivaji Povada which was composed by Jyotirao Phule, another one is Tanaji Povada by Babasaheb Deshmukh.

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It is widely celebrated among the Buddhist communities living in the Sikkim province. It is celebrated on a full moon day that falls in the middle Tibetan lunar month called Saga Dawa. This day is considered a beautiful day in Tibetan society. It falls between May-June and this month is called Saga Dawa or ‘month of health’. This festival symbolizes birth, knowledge and death. (Parinirvana) of Buddha. It is believed that, when the Buddha died, he instructed one of his followers to not only honor him with flowers, incense and lamps after his death, but to live a dignified life and follow his teachings by being kind and compassionate. Also instructed to follow instructed to try.

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Pari Khand is a martial art from Bihar. This art form was created by Rajputs in Bihar. ‘Pari’ means shield and ‘Sir’ means sword. That’s why we get to see people who use shoes and words as an art form. Interestingly, movements and techniques are also used in the famous Chhau dance of Bihar.

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Puppetry is a string puppet theatre based in Rajasthan, India, and is one of the most popular forms of puppetry in India. Since the string is a puppet, it is controlled by a single string that goes from the top of the puppet to the top of the puppet. A special feature of puppets is the lack of legs. Their love for tradition dates back to about 1500 years ago when the tribal Rajasthani Bhatt community began using puppetry as a string puppet art and puppetry art became a time test. The puppetry tradition is based on folk tales and stories.

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“Panja Dari” is made in Panipat region of Haryana. It is known for its rich handloom tradition. Panja fabrics are made up of thick thread.

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Madisar or Koshavam is a typical way in which sarees are worn by Tamil Brahmin women. The style of sari and tying dates back to ancient India, at least during the period between the 2nd century BC to the 1st century AD when Antriya and Northern fabrics were merged to form a single garment.

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The name ‘Yajus’ refers to ‘sacrifice’ and is centered on Vedic rituals and the various types of Yagya mantras prevalent in Vedic times. There are two main sections in the Yajurveda (Samhitas): Shukla (White / pure) and Krishna (black/dark). These codes are also known as:
Vajasanei Samhita and Taittiriya Samhita. Yajurveda acting as a guide for sages/priests is basically a ritualistic Veda for those who perform sacrifices.