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Amritapuri (Malayalam: അമൃതപുരി, Sanskrit: अमृतपुरी), originally Parayakadavu, is the main ashram of Indian Hindu spiritual leader, guru and humanitarian Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, often known as Amma ("Mother"), who is revered as 'the hugging saint' by her followers.
Pahari literary works and traditions are at risk of being lost due to socio-cultural, economic, and political factors. [26] [27] [28] The decline of Pahari culture is closely tied to the diminishing use of its dialects, which serve as carriers of the region's folklore, traditions, and modern social behavior.
Ganesh Chaturthi, a popular festival in the state. Maharashtra is the third largest state of India in terms of land area and second largest in terms of population in India. . It has a long history of Marathi saints of Varakari religious movement, such as Dnyaneshwar, Namdev, Chokhamela, Eknath and Tukaram which forms the one of bases of the culture of Maharashtra or Marathi culture.
3.4 Cultural field. 3.5 Relief activities. 3.6 Province of its influence. 4 Major publications. 5 See also. ... Amritakripa hospital at Amritapuri for the poor and needy;
South Indian culture refers to the cultural region typically covering the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.The idea of South India is closely linked to the Dravidian ethnic and linguistic identity and therefore it can also refer to groups in central India such as the Gondi and the Kui.
In the 19th century, the men customarily harvested wild rice whereas women harvested all other grain (among the Dakota or Santee). [43] The winkte are a social category in Lakota culture, of male people who adopt the clothing, work, and mannerisms that Lakota culture usually considers feminine. [44]
The costumes of Mithila stem from the rich traditional culture of Mithila. Kurta and Dhoti with a Mithila Painting bordered Maroon coloured Gamchha which is the Symbol of Passion, Love, Bravery and Courage are common clothing items for men. Men wear a Gold ring on their nose which symbolizes prosperity, happiness and wealth inspired by Lord Vishnu.
Ajrak textiles like shawls or dresses display special designs and patterns made using block printing with stamps. Ajrak is a symbol of Sindhi culture and traditions. [3] Ajrak prints are also famous in neighbouring areas of Hyderabad, Pakistan, in Hala, due to their influence from the Indus Valley civilization. [4]