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    A to Z India - Magazine: November 2021
    A to Z India - Magazine: November 2021
    A to Z India - Magazine: November 2021
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    A to Z India - Magazine: November 2021

    By Indira Srivatsa

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    FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: LIGHTS AND LEGENDS OF DIWALI - THE MANY STORIES BEHIND THE GRAND OLD FESTIVAL - The festival of Diwali in India is celebrated over a period of five days. The first day of Diwali is called Dhanvantari Triyodashi or Dhanteras. On this day, Lord Dhanwantari, the god of medicine, came out of the ocean with the science of Ayurveda for mankind. The second day of Diwali is called Naraka Chaturdashi. The third day is for Lakshmi Puja. INDIA’S AND ASIA’S FIRST NEWSPAPER - THE STORY OF HICKY’S BENGAL GAZETTE - Once upon a time in 18th century Ireland, there was a man named James Augustus Hicky.....

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookRix
    Release dateJul 28, 2022
    ISBN9783748797173
    A to Z India - Magazine: November 2021
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    Indira Srivatsa

    A TO Z INDIA | Monthly MagazineA TO Z INDIA magazine covers the Indian through his art, culture, lifestyle, religion, etc. This magazine gives an insight into the life of Indians from an angle uncovered by others. Turn to find out what it is about and to immerse yourself into an entirely different culture

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