Women in the Vedas and the Puranas: Empowered or Not? Dr. S.R.Ivaturi Reader in Sanskrit SRR & CVR Govt. College Vijayawada There has been a divided opinion regarding the position of women in the Vedic and Puranic ages. According to many scholars the Vedas accord a position of importance to women. There was considerable freedom enjoyed by them in matters of marriage‚ education etc. William Durant sums up the position of the Vedic woman thus: "Women enjoyed far greater freedom in the
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Kozhikode‚ Kollam and Thrissur. The region was a prominent spice exporter from 3000 BCE to 3rd century. The Chera Dynasty was the first powerful kingdom based in Kerala‚ though it frequently struggled against attacks from the neighbouring Cholas and Pandyas. During the Chera period Kerala remained an international spice trading center. Later‚ in the 15th century‚ the lucrative spice trade attracted Portuguese traders to Kerala‚ and eventually paved the way for the European colonisation of the whole of
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Is it the right time to “CHECK IN”! 2012 Submitted by: Aayushi Tulsiyan (20121002)‚ Kinnari Pandya (20121026) School of Petroleum Management‚ Gandhinagar 11/1/2012 Abstract Name of the Journal: International Journal of Culture‚ Tourism and Hospitality Research (eJournal by Emerald Insight) Hospitality is the defining feature of India and Indians. In the era where national boundaries are fading fuelled by rapid movement of
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Tanjavur Palace Complex is situated in the heart of the city of Tanjavur. It is only a few kilometers from here. This Palace used to be the official residence of the Bhonsle family who ruled over Tanjavur from 1674 to 1855. The Palace was originally constructed by the Nayakas of Tanjavur in around 1550 AD. It was later taken over by the Marathas. That’s why it is sometimes called the Maratha Palace of Tanjavur. The Palace complex consists of Sardar Mahal‚ two Durbar Halls‚ Queen’s courtyard‚ Raja
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Sonia Pandya Introduction to PPPH Professor Orin Puniello Final Paper May 5‚ 2014 Transportation Policy and the Transportation Funding Issue The roads‚ railroads‚ bridges‚ and public transportation systems are all integral parts of the United States; without them there would be numerous predicaments in terms of mobility and the ability to facilitate commerce and shipping. Transportation policy pertains to the development of constructs that are set to achieve certain objectives
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Paper - I 1. Sources: Archaeological sources:Exploration‚ excavation‚ epigraphy‚ numismatics‚ monuments Literary sources: Indigenous: Primary and secondary; poetry‚ scientific literature‚ literature‚ literature in regional languages‚ religious literature. Foreign accounts: Greek‚ Chinese and Arab writers. 2. Pre-history and Proto-history: Geographical factors; hunting and gathering (paleolithic and mesolithic); Beginning of agriculture (neolithic and chalcolithic). 3. Indus Valley Civilization: Origin
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------------------------------------------------- Ashoka From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia This article is about the Indian emperor. For the nonprofit organization‚ see Ashoka: Innovators for the Public. Ashoka | Maurya Samrat | A "Chakravartin" ruler‚ 1st century BCE/CE. Andhra Pradesh‚ Amaravati. Preserved at Musee Guimet | Reign | 268–232 BCE | Coronation | 268 BCE | Born | 304 BCE | Birthplace | Pataliputra‚ Patna | Died | 232 BCE (aged 72) | Place of death | Pataliputra
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A Project Report On “ Survey Of Chocolate” Name ID NO. Submitted to “Kajol Mam” Date 10th Sep.2009 INDEX Chapter-I : Executive summary Chapter-II : Objectives of the study Chapter-IV : Research Methodology Chapter-VI : Analysis & Interpretation
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Hindu Sanyasins and Muslim Fakirs in the eastern parts of India. In South India‚ Palayakkars(Poligar) resisted the extension of the British authority in their area. They rose against the British under the leadership of Maruthu Brothers‚ Veera Pandya Katta Bomman‚ Pulithevanand Veluthambi.They all were noted for the patriotism‚ courage‚ self-respect and sacrifice. The Sepoy Mutiny atVellorein 1806 manifested
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Theni District Dindugal District Madurai District Ramanthapuram District Pudukkottai District Sivagangai District Virudhunagar District Thoothukudi District Kanyakumari District THENI DISTRICT Theni town is located nearly 450 kms south from Chennai‚ the state head quarters. Theni town is the District head quarters of Theni District. Theni-Allinagaram town lies 18 km south west of Periyakulam town and 75 km west of Madurai city on the Rameswaram - Cochin National Highway Extension No.49
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