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The Learned Women community of the past
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The Learned Women community of the past

Saraswat women are known for their accomplishments and beauty. They had greater freedom, more access to education, and decades of exposure to life outside of their homes. They had been engaged in community development projects while also performing great work as devoted social workers for international organizations.

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The Community That Promotes Hypogamy
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The Community That Promotes Hypogamy

The Nilgiri district's largest indigenous tribe is the Badagas. The community is different from other tribal communities in several ways, mainly because of their customs and practice that stands at odds with traditional norms set by society. They accept hypogamy, hypergamy, polygyny, and many more.

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A tribal community that acquires Hindu legacy
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A tribal community that acquires Hindu legacy

The Gurung tribe was highly influenced by Hindu traditions and customs this is because of the mythical genealogy it carries highlighting the loss of high social standards of the Kshatriya king. Are you wondering how? This story will take you deep into the roots of "Gurung Myth" bringing to light the birth of the community.

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Celebrating Death: A Journey towards getting one with the Almighty
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Celebrating Death: A Journey towards getting one with the Almighty

The Lingayats rejoice at death since the dead have traded in the worries of this world for the pleasures of Shiva's heaven. A priest will read passages from the Lingayat scriptures to aid the soul's journey to paradise.

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Veer Lorik - The Ramayan of Ahir’s
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Veer Lorik - The Ramayan of Ahir’s

The Bhojpuri folklore of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in India includes Veer Lorik. S.M. Pandey claims that the Ahirs believe it to be their Ramayana. Veer Lorik is a divine figure from an eastern Uttar Pradesh tribe called Ahir mythology. The primary characters of the regional folktale "Loriki," Lorik, and Manjari, are represented by it as being valiant and in love.

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Life of Deekshithar
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Life of Deekshithar

According to mythology, Saint Patanjali brought this class of Vaideeka Brahmins from Mount Kailas for them to perform the daily rituals and care for the Chidambaram temple. Any married man in the Deekshithar family might take turns acting as the chief priest for the day and participating in the rites at the temple.

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India’s Utopia: Auroville
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India’s Utopia: Auroville

Matrimandir, the heart of Auroville so to say was envisioned by Alfassa as "a symbol of the Divine's answer to man's aspiration for perfection".It resembles a big sphere with twelve petals surrounding it. The largest optically perfect glass globe in the world is housed in the inner chamber, a meditation room inside the central dome.

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Words that were the elixir of life
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Words that were the elixir of life

Kumari Kandam is the place where the first Sangam was held. Sangam literature, one of the most ancient literature that exists showcases the socio-economic conditions of the Sangam period. The word "Sangam" means assembly where gods, legendary sages, and a large number of poets actively participated.

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Breaking the stereotype of Matrimony
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Breaking the stereotype of Matrimony

Naya Village located in West Bengal has an age-old tradition in their community where men pay dowry, marry women, and shift to their house. The community embarks on the freedom of “women” who express themselves through their art.

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