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Indus Valley Civilization. Black History Month Exhibition! Africans in India: From Slaves to Generals and Rulers. Generals, commanders, admirals, prime ministers, and rulers, East Africans greatly distinguished themselves in India.

Black History Month Exhibition! Africans in India: From Slaves to Generals and Rulers

They wrote a story unparalleled in the rest of the world — that of enslaved Africans attaining the pinnacle of military and political authority not only in a foreign country but also on another continent. Come discover their extraordinary story in a groundbreaking exhibition at the Schomburg Center — on view from February 1 to July 6 — and on March 21, join Dr. Faeeza Jasdanwalla, a descendant of the African dynasty of Janjira for a conversation on this unique history. Following free traders and artisans who migrated to and traded with India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia in the fist centuries of the common era; from the 1300s onward, East Africans from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia and adjacent areas entered the Indian subcontinent, mostly though the slave trade.

Others came as soldiers and sailors. To curate this exhibition with my friend Dr. For more, please visit. The temple complex of Raqchi. Having been in Peru for a couple of weeks and spending most of our time amongst ancient Inca ruins I feel like this blog has gotten a bit too archaeological.

The temple complex of Raqchi

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Indien: Das kostbare Wissen der Armen - Reiseziele- GEO.de. Hauptspalte: Anil Gupta ist Dozent an der angesehensten Wirtschaftsuniversität Indiens.

Indien: Das kostbare Wissen der Armen - Reiseziele- GEO.de

Sein Spezialgebiet: technische Innovationen. Die sucht er ausgerechnet dort, wo seine Kollegen nur Rückständigkeit und Hilflosigkeit vermuten - in den entlegensten Dörfern des Landes. Die junge belgische Fotografin Alice Smeets gewann 2008 den internationalen Wettbewerb "Unicef-Foto des Jahres". Hindi Lyrics Translations to English for Songs. Kali Yuga. Not to be confused with Kali Yug, a 1963 Italian film Current Yuga[edit] The duration and chronological starting point in human history of Kali Yuga has given rise to different evaluations and interpretations.

Kali Yuga

According to the Surya Siddhanta, Kali Yuga began at midnight (00:00) on 18 February 3102 BCE[1] in the proleptic Julian calendar, or 14 January 3102 BCE in the proleptic Gregorian calendar. This date is also considered by many Hindus to be the day that Krishna left Earth to return to his abode. Most interpreters of Hindu scriptures believe that Earth is currently in Kali Yuga. Attributes of Kali Yuga[edit] Hindus believe that human civilization degenerates spiritually during the Kali Yuga,[5] which is referred to as the Dark Age because in it people are as far away as possible from God. References in the Mahabharata[edit]

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India. A Passage To India - Location-Notes, Photos, and Maps of the Barabar Caves near Gaya, Bihar. The road to Nagarjuna Hill got bumpier and bumpier - at times I thought that the Ambassador motor car could not cope with such punishment, and that it would be better if we walk.

A Passage To India - Location-Notes, Photos, and Maps of the Barabar Caves near Gaya, Bihar

The driver, though, was quite confident in his abilities and those of the car so we continued on, driving slowly over the large rocks that defied the name of 'road' in any more normal circumstances. THE ENORMOUS MEGALITHIC SITE OF CHOKAHATU ~ Megaliths of India: The official website of Subhahsis Das. Ancient Shiva Temple at Ambernath. The Shiva temple at Ambarnath is one of its kind in this region.

Ancient Shiva Temple at Ambernath

This temple is a fine example of the Vesara style that was predominant in the central parts of India. Vesara style is essentially a tasteful blend of two schools of architecture, the Dravidian style and the Nagara style, in simple words, a mix of the north Indian and south Indian styles of temple making. There were many regional versions of Vesara styles. The one in Ambernath is in the Hemadpanti style.

Hemadpanti was a legendry prime minister during the regime of Devagiri kings. The features are bold. A Passage To India - Location-Notes, Photos, and Maps of the Barabar Caves near Gaya, Bihar. File:EpicIndiaCities.jpg. Ancient Shiva Temple at Ambernath. A Passage To India - Location-Notes, Photos, and Maps of the Barabar Caves near Gaya, Bihar. Cl. !Chakras wheels of energy that affect your mind and body free information. The Chakra Project - Welcome. Seeing Auras. Seeing Auras Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to be born with the talent to be able to see auras.

Seeing Auras

The technique to learn how to see auras only takes one minute to learn. However, it may take years to see auras well enough physically to glean all the information they can offer. Aura reading, as with most things psychic, is a lesson in patience. You may see auras right away, or within a few days of practice. As with any psychic work, DON'T STRAIN YOURSELF!

To See Auras:Get a partner or stand in front of a mirror. You can also practice seeing the various colors, however, by looking at after-images. Most people have little problem seeing the whitish area around people. If you are in school, try seeing the aura around your teachers and classmates. Auras tend to have a base color, which determines the person's overall personality. OrangeOrange is the color of the sun. YellowYellow is the second primary color.When it is golden yellow it indicates health and well-being. !Chakras wheels of energy that affect your mind and body free information. Incredible India. National Portal of India. India - Travel Guide, Info & Bookings – Lonely Planet. India bristles with a mind-stirring mix of landscapes and cultural traditions.

India - Travel Guide, Info & Bookings – Lonely Planet

Your journey through this intoxicating country will blaze in your memory long after you've left its shores. The Great Outdoors From the soaring snow-dusted mountains of the far north to the steamy sun-washed beaches of the deep south, India's dramatic terrain is breathtaking. Along with abundant natural beauties, exquisitely carved temples rise majestically out of pancake-flat deserts and crumbling old fortresses peer over plunging ravines.

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