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Guru Nanak Ji In News 485th Death Anniversary About ▪️Birth : on April 15, 1469, in Rai Bhoi di Talvandi, now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan. ▪️Guru Nanak Dev spread the message of ‘Ek Omkar’ which means that God is one and is present everywhere. ▪️Guru Nanak laid the foundation for the three pillars of Sikhism: Naam Japna (meditating on God's name), Kirat Karni (honest and truthful living), and Vand Chakna (sharing with others, especially those in need). ▪️He was a poet, a mystic, a philosopher, and a singer who denounced ritualism as well as discrimination against women and those of lower socioeconomic status. ▪️Guru Nanak rejected the caste system and promoted the idea of equality among all people, regardless of their background, caste, or gender. ▪️He introduced the concept of "Sangat"(community), where all could come together to worship. ▪️All his teachings are composed together to form the sacred book called Guru Granth Sahib, the central holy religious scripture of Sikhism.

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Archaeological Survey of India celebrates 100 years of declaration of the discovery of the Harappan Civilization today. It was on this day in 1924 that the then Director-General of ASI, Sir John Marshall … brought out the findings from the excavations to the World. This remarkable discovery pushed back the unbroken history and culture of Indian subcontinent by more than 3000 years old. Last 100 years of research have immensely helped in broadening our understanding of one of the oldest Civilizations in the World.

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🔘Gotipua Dance In News Gotipua child artists, who experience the world as their stage and applause as a constant companion, face an uncertain future when they hit puberty. About Gotipua Dance is the majestic folk dance of Orissa which is the precursor to the classical Odissi dance form. In the Orissa language, “Goti” means “single” and “Pua” means “boy”. In these children are trained in singing, dancing, yoga, and acrobatics within gurukuls or akhadas. They dress as girls and perform at temple festivals, social gatherings, and religious ceremonies. In ancient times, the temples of Orissa had female dancers called “Devadasi or Mahari (in Orissa)” who were devoted to Lord Jagannath. During the time of Bhoi king Rama Chandra Dev with the decline of the Mahari dancers, the class of these boy dancers came into existence in Orissa, to carry out the tradition. In its present form, the Gotipua Dance is more precise and systematic in its conception. Its performance includes Vandana (prayer to God, or a guru), Abhinaya (the enactment of a song) and Bandha Nritya (rhythms of acrobatic postures). Bandha Nritya is a demonstration of physical prowess requiring great agility and flexibility. Preferably performed in adolescence, with age, this dance form becomes increasingly difficult to execute. The dancers make extensive use of their hands and feet. Musical accompaniment to the Gotipua Dance is provided by the Mardala (a pakhawaj), Gini (small cymbals), harmonium, violin and flute

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🔘Gotipua Dance In News Gotipua child artists, who experience the world as their stage and applause as a constant companion, face an uncertain future when they hit puberty. About Gotipua Dance is the majestic folk dance of Orissa which is the precursor to the classical Odissi dance form. In the Orissa language, “Goti” means “single” and “Pua” means “boy”. In these children are trained in singing, dancing, yoga, and acrobatics within gurukuls or akhadas. They dress as girls and perform at temple festivals, social gatherings, and religious ceremonies. In ancient times, the temples of Orissa had female dancers called “Devadasi or Mahari (in Orissa)” who were devoted to Lord Jagannath. During the time of Bhoi king Rama Chandra Dev with the decline of the Mahari dancers, the class of these boy dancers came into existence in Orissa, to carry out the tradition. In its present form, the Gotipua Dance is more precise and systematic in its conception. Its performance includes Vandana (prayer to God, or a guru), Abhinaya (the enactment of a song) and Bandha Nritya (rhythms of acrobatic postures). Bandha Nritya is a demonstration of physical prowess requiring great agility and flexibility. Preferably performed in adolescence, with age, this dance form becomes increasingly difficult to execute. The dancers make extensive use of their hands and feet. Musical accompaniment to the Gotipua Dance is provided by the Mardala (a pakhawaj), Gini (small cymbals), harmonium, violin and flute