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Thread : Today on auspicious day of Ashadhi-beej , Lord Jagannath means "Lord of the Universe" take a tour of the town with his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. Sharing one totally related but mostly unknown story. what's relation between these pics? #RathYatra

Thread : Today on auspicious  day of Ashadhi-beej , Lord Jagannath means "Lord of the Universe" take a tour of the town with  his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. Sharing one totally related but mostly unknown story.  what's relation between these pics? #RathYatra
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Today on 23rd June 1757 the Battle of Plassey was fought. Village Plassey, WB “This is where India was sold to the British." Plassey, a small village in WB, which for the last 250 years has remained as a silent spectator of a drama that changed the fate of India.

Today on 23rd June 1757 the Battle of Plassey was fought.

Village Plassey, WB

“This is where India was sold to the British." 

Plassey, a small village in WB, which for the last 250 years has remained as a silent spectator of a drama that changed the fate of India.
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Remembering the genius music director #RDBurman on his birth anniversary.🙏 Sharing one of my favorite song of his. ❤️ "Tu Tu hai wahi dil ne jise"..🎶🎵

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Ma Ganga, my fav historian, who has seen civilizations come & go, Kings & Kingdoms flourished & destroyed, Foreign invader's destructions etc. She's the sole witness to all. 'If Only' she could speak, I would've love to hear our 'true' history. But..'If only' she could speak.

Ma Ganga, my fav historian, who has seen civilizations come & go, Kings & Kingdoms flourished & destroyed, Foreign invader's destructions etc.
She's the sole witness to all. 'If Only' she could speak, I would've love to hear our 'true' history. 
But..'If only' she could speak.
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"Not A Penny to be wasted on this." 💷💰 This Beautiful painting of Asaf-ud-daula by Johann Zoffany in 1784 was presented to Sir John Shore, the Gov. Gen, as a token of friendship. Shore privately said to his attendant that he "would not give two-pence" for it. 🎨🖌️

"Not A Penny to be wasted on this." 💷💰

This Beautiful painting of Asaf-ud-daula by Johann Zoffany in 1784 was presented to Sir John Shore, the Gov. Gen, as a token of friendship. 

Shore privately said to his attendant that he "would not give two-pence" for it. 🎨🖌️
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Mai Har Ek Pal Ka Shayar Hu..🏵️ Shayars, are like seeds. They are the origin of the beautiful combination of music & voice. Great Indian Shayar's name & their meaning. Image:Rekhta

Mai Har Ek Pal Ka Shayar Hu..🏵️

Shayars, are like seeds.
They are the origin of the beautiful combination of music & voice.

Great Indian Shayar's name & their meaning. 

Image:<a href="/Rekhta/">Rekhta</a>
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Depiction of Lower Caste in Indian Art. 🖌️🎨 The word 'Chamar' is referred to them for centuries which is derived from the Sanskrit word 'charmkar'. Historically, the Jatav caste is known as Chamar or Charmkar.

Depiction of Lower Caste in Indian Art. 🖌️🎨

The word 'Chamar' is referred to them for centuries which is derived from the Sanskrit word 'charmkar'.
Historically, the Jatav caste is known as Chamar or Charmkar.
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Fearless + Focus = Target hit 🎯 Brilliant painting by Sukhvir Sanghal depicting Arjuna focussing on the goal (Bird's eye) without getting distracted. 🏹

Fearless + Focus = Target hit 🎯

Brilliant painting by Sukhvir Sanghal depicting Arjuna focussing on the goal (Bird's eye) without getting distracted. 🏹
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Mysore Stables Oil on Canvas, 1904 Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906) Amidst Raja Ravi Varma’s celebrated mythological and royal portraits, Mysore Stables (1904) offers a rare and compelling glimpse into colonial India’s equestrian culture. Set against the architectural backdrop of

Mysore Stables
Oil on Canvas, 1904
Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906)

Amidst Raja Ravi Varma’s celebrated mythological and royal portraits, Mysore Stables (1904) offers a rare and compelling glimpse into colonial India’s equestrian culture. Set against the architectural backdrop of
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One of the most beautiful #Brahma sculpture I've ever seen. 😊👌 Brahma Jinalaya, Lakhundi, #Karnataka, 11th century. 🏵️ I thought Pushkar in #Rajasthan has the only Brahma temple in India.

One of the most beautiful #Brahma sculpture I've ever seen. 😊👌
Brahma Jinalaya, Lakhundi, #Karnataka, 11th century. 🏵️

I thought Pushkar in #Rajasthan has the only Brahma temple in India.
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The Vintage Sola Topi 🎩 The Sola Topi was first made in #India in the 1800s. It became synonymous with the British Raj in India. It was used as a helmet by the cricketers in the 1940's & 50's. Vijay Hazare & Vijay Merchant used to wear. 🏏 #INDvsENG #INDvsENGTest

The Vintage Sola Topi 🎩

The Sola Topi was first made in #India in the 1800s. It became synonymous with the British Raj in India.
It was used as a helmet by the cricketers in the 1940's &amp; 50's. 
Vijay Hazare &amp; Vijay Merchant used to wear. 🏏
#INDvsENG #INDvsENGTest