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History of Jagannath Temple

History of Jagannath Temple History of Jagannath Temple Table of Contents ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Introduction The word "Jagannath" means lord of the universe also known as "Daru deva, " which means wood deity. Jagannath temple is an important holy temple for Hindus dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Krishna, located in Puri, Odisha state. According to Indian mythology, when the Pandavas started their journey to heaven to meet Yamaraja, the Saptarishis encouraged them to initially visit the Jagannatha temple, which is one of the Char-Dham temples. This temple is also known as the "White Pagoda" for its color, just as the Konark temple is also known as the "Black Pagoda" because of its dark color. Jagannath Puri Kshetra is one of the most famous spiritual places in India. Based on a...

History of Lingaraj Temple

History of Lingaraj Temple History of Lingaraj Temple Table of Contents ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Introduction Lingaraj temple is the largest and most ancient temple located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The name of the "Lingaraja" means king of ling which is another form of Lord Shiva. only in the Lingaraj temple nowhere else can see the devoted dedicatory mantra "Hari-Hara" which defines both Lord Vishnu (HARI) and Lord Shiva (HARA). This is an important aspect of the temple, which represents the syncretism of the sacred Shaivism and Vaishnavism at this place. The eminent historian James Fergusson (1808-86) hailed the temple as one of the finest examples of a purely Hindu temple in India. Vedic History The temple is mentioned as Ekamra Kshetra in the Brahma Purana, which is a revered scripture o...

PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana

PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana Table of Contents ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Introduction Currently in India agriculture is the main source of income in the Indian economy as 60% of the population is still engaged in the agricultural sector, and the primary sector will contribute around 20% to India's GDP for FY 2020-21, in that primary sector, 14% will be contributed by agriculture sector to India's GDP. In some areas, rainfall in the Indian subcontinent is unpredictable, so the PMKSY scheme may help mainly in the irrigation aspect in this regard. In the Indian subcontinent, about 60 percent of irrigated land is not properly utilized for agricultural forms. The scheme can provide a solution to combat drought through the implementation of decentralized fresh programs and project ...

Mullaperiyar Dam Issue

MULLAPERIYAR DAM ISSUE EXPLAINER Mullaperiyar Dam Issue Table of Contents ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Introduction Mullaperiyar Dam issue is between two south Indian states that are between Tamilnadu and Kerala. It was 116 years ago, the dam was built on the Periyar River to restore the water. the dam totally belongs to the state of Kerala but it was given on lease providing Tamil Nadu on 29th October 1886 for 999 years. The disputed state that is Tamil Nadu totally depends on the water of the Periyar River to fulfilling its needs in agriculture and basic needs, therefore they are asking to raise the water level of the dam. In this dispute, Kerala is not opposed to giving water but it opposes providing more water to Tamil Nadu because there is a threat to 119 years old dam by raising the water level...

National Education Policy 2020

National Education Policy 2020 National Education Policy - 2020 Table of Contents ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Why is it in the news recently ? The Union Cabinet approved a new national education policy on July 29 2019 after 34 years of gap. This new national education policy 2020 is currently under implementation. The last time the national policy on education have been launched was in 1986. Historical point of view In the history of India so far only three national educational policies have been introduced. Those are National Education Policy 1968,1986 and 2020. A few years back, in 1992, the old national education policy - 1986 was revised. In June 2017, a committee chaired by former ISRO chief Dr. K Kasturi Rangan was set u...

IPC Section 124A

Sedition Law Sedition Law - IPC Section 124A Table of Contents ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Why is it in the news recently ? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court challenging the validity of sedition. The same hearing was held and given their opinion on 11th May 2022 by the 3 judge bench. What is IPC 124 ? Whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards, the Government established by law in India, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment which may extend to 3 years, to which fine may be added, or with fine. Before independence, it was a non-cognizable offense but for the fi...

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