Indian Art is the art produced on the Indian subcontinent from about the 3rd millennium BC to modern times. To viewers schooled in the Western tradition‚ Indian art may seem overly ornate and sensuous; appreciation of its refinement comes only gradually‚ as a rule. Voluptuous feeling is given unusually free expression in Indian culture. A strong sense of design is also characteristic of Indian art and can be observed in its modern as well as in its traditional forms. The vast scope of the art of
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evolution of the later temples. It was followed by a period in the history of Indian art that is important for rock-cut caves and temple architecture. The Buddhists initiated the rock-cut caves‚ Hindus and Jains started to imitate them at Badami‚ Aihole‚ Ellora‚ Salsette‚ Elephanta‚ Aurangabad and Mahabalipuram. The rock-cut art has continuously evolved‚ since the first rock cut caves‚ to suit different purposes‚ social and religious contexts‚ and regional differences. Alongside the art forms like architecture
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quarterly newletter of asa and cci Dear Colleagues‚ This ‘bumper’ issue says so much‚ what more to say! But one tries Let’s begin with business. As soon as the initial feelers of recovery were felt‚ the partners got into the driver seat. Be it strategizing at the APMM and internal meetings‚ enhancing visibility through seminars or saying a sincere thank you through our dinners - we were on the move! And this year the APMM was different‚ not just in terms of content‚ issues or interactions‚ which
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11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Name of Site Agra Fort Ajanta Caves Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) Churches and Convents of Goa Elephanta Caves Ellora Caves Fatehpur Sikri Great Living Chola Temples Group of Monuments at Hampi Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments at Pattadakal Humayun’s Tomb Khajuraho Group of Monuments Kaziranga National Park Keoladeo National Park Mahabodhi Temple
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Of course‚ the rich heritage of the country is the most enduring dimension which beckons the traveler. From the Taj Mahal‚ which transform from shimmering white during the day to a silvery radiance on a moonlit night‚ to the intricate carvings in Ellora and
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Introduction: Culture is the set of patterns of human activity within a society or social group and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. Customs‚ laws‚ popular styles‚ social standards‚ and traditions are all examples of cultural elements. The term culture refers to a state of intellectual development . The social and political forces that influence the growth of a human being are defined as culture. Culture is a total way of life shared by a people in a society.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE RAJPUTS ! A Rajput is a member of one of the landowning patrilineal clans of central and northern India. Rajputs consider themselves descendants of one of the major ruling warrior groups of the Hindu Kshatriya varna ( social order ) in the Indian subcontinent‚ particularly North India. The Rajputs rose to prominence during the 6th to 12th centuries‚ and until the 20th century Rajputs ruled in the “overwhelming majority” of the princely states of Rajasthan and Saurashtra‚ where
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STRUCTURE: ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION LITERATURE REVIEW METHODOLOGY CONCLUSION Rise of luxury tourism in India: Railway experience and Historical Monumental Abstract: Today‚ India is home of many beautiful ancient monuments heritage and have historical places. It is attracting lot of tourist to come to India and experience it so it’s becoming most popular tourist destination worldwide for tourist to have luxury vacations and holidaying in india.The concept of luxury trains
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India is one of the most populated countries in the world. In the year 2001 India became the second country in the world after China to cross the one billion mark. About 1‚080‚264‚388 people live today in India. By the middle of the 21st century‚ India will have passed China in the terms of number of inhabitants. India’s population grew by 21.34 % between 1991 and 2000. If the growth continues in the same way‚ space might be a problem. Although India occupies only 2.4% of the world’s land area
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9.4% annual growth rate. 4. Preservation of National Heritage and Environment: Tourism helps preserve several places which are of historical importance by declaring them as heritage sites. For instance‚ the Taj Mahal‚ the Qutab Minar‚ Ajanta and Ellora temples‚ etc‚ would have been decayed and destroyed had it not been for the efforts taken by Tourism Department to preserve them. Likewise‚ tourism also helps in conserving the natural habitats of many endangered species. 5. Developing Infrastructure:
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