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A Theka (IAST: Ṭhekā) literally means "support, prop". [1] The term also refers to a musical composition in classical Indian music for percussion instruments that establish a rhythm (), beats (Matras) and the metric cycle of beats in a performance. [1]
Riddles in Hinduism is an English language book by the Indian social reformer and political leader B. R. Ambedkar, aimed at enlightening the Hindus, and challenging the sanatan (static) view of Hindu civilization circulated by "European scholars and Brahmanic theology".
The Vishnu Purana tells of a visit by the divine wandering sage Narada to Patala. Narada describes Patala as more beautiful than Svarga. Patala is described as filled with splendid jewels, beautiful groves and lakes and lovely asura maidens.
Achanak - 37 Saal Baad (transl. All of a sudden - after 37 years) is an Indian supernatural and Psychological thriller television serial which was telecasted on Sony TV.The centerpiece of this serial was the little known small town of Gahota, which experienced paranormal activities after each cycle of 37 years.
Di Bawah Lindungan Ka'bah (Under the Protection of Ka'bah) is the 1938 debut novel of the Indonesian author Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah (1908–1981). Written while the author worked in Medan as the editor of an Islamic weekly magazine, the novel follows the doomed romance of a young Minang couple from different social backgrounds.
The temples' origins have been obscured by time, lack of complete written records, and destruction of architectural proof by Turko-Persian invaders. Englishman D. R. Fyson, a long-time resident of Madras (now Chennai), wrote a concise book on the city titled Mahabalipuram or Seven Pagodas, which he intended as a souvenir volume for Western visitors.
At 5 p.m. on 17 September, the Nizam's army surrendered. The Government of Hyderabad resigned, and military governors and chief ministers were appointed by the Nizam at India's direction. [49] [50] On 26 January 1950, [51] [52] India formally incorporated the state of Hyderabad into the Union of India and ended the rule of the Nizams. [53]
Saat Kamaan, Pavagadh. Pavagadh is a municipal operated region in Panchmahal district about 46 kilometres (29 mi) away from Vadodara in Gujarat state in western India.It is known for a famous Mahakali temple which is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths and draws thousands of pilgrims every day.