Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2022 i A TO Z INDIA

Another area of concern is the continued violation of the rights of children, particularly those belonging to the vulnerable sections of our society, who are often subjected to sexual abuse, torture, violence, deprivation, denial and bonded labour. Exploitation of children for extracting labour and the malnutrition experienced by sizeable sections among them are grim realities of our society, for which it is essential that extant laws should be vigorously implemented with new enactments as may be required to ensure the comprehensive protection of the rights of children against exploitation and for enjoyment of their childhood. The human rights movement in India has come a long way and a number of human rights centered legislations have been enacted during the last six decades, which all should be sincerely implemented. In India,…

This beautiful Amriteshwara temple is attracting everyone’s eyes with its architecture. This beautiful Amriteshwara temple which carves the childhood days of Ramayana, Mahabharata, Krishna in Tarikere taluk in Chikmagalur district, Amrutapura. Amrutapura has gained fame for Amritshwara temple. The temple with these beautiful sculptures was built by Amritshwara, the second heroic Ballala of the Hoysala Dynasty. History shows that this temple was built in around 1196. This temple built in Hoysala architectural style can see a spacious open porch construction that renowned architect Ruwari Mallitamma started his career by working on dome roofs on the main porch Similarly, the legislation standing in the premises of the temple contains the Kannada poet Chakravarthy Jannana’s oldgannada poetry. When you visit Chikmagalur, enjoy the natural beauty of it and also visit this beautiful…

Assam is the central state in the North-East Region of India and serves as the gateway to the rest of the Seven Sister States. It is known to visitors for its World Heritage Site - Kaziranga and Manas National park, home to the one horned Rhinoceros. Assam boasts of possessing a host of endangered and rare species like the pigmy hog, hispid hare, white winged wood duck, and great Indian hornbill among many others. Jokai Botanical Garden in Dibrugarh is a storehouse of valuable and endangered species of flora of this region and promises a retreat to the scenic beauty of Era-suti along the northern boundary of Jokai Reserve Forest, famous for its migratory birds. Apart from wildlife reserves there are many historical places in the state. Like Rang Ghar…

The Kalinga war is an ancient war that took place in the region of modern-day Odisha, eastern India. It is a war that changed the course of Indian history and is considered to be the bloodiest war ever fought on Indian soil. The war took place between Mauryan king Asoka’s army and the kingdom of Kalinga, a small, independent and prosperous kingdom. The war is considered to be a very important event in Mauryan history because it ended the expansionist agenda of the then king Asoka. Mauryan ambition was to create an empire that spanned the whole of the ancient subcontinent, more than 5 million square km. in area - a single political entity representing the whole of ancient India. Kalinga was the final major frontier! Kalinga and Asoka went…

He shared the Ashtakshari Mantra with everyone irrespective of caste. The only qualification he wanted was they're being devoted and eager to learn. He made sure that people from all castes had a role to play in the upkeep of temples, the sources of inspiration. Note that temples were the hub of knowledge, employment and culture, in those days … they were the universities, shopping centres, meeting points. Ramanujacharya showed his concern for women in those tough days and opened learning channels for women. This is 1000+ years ago…… I bet there was no social media to create a commotion… it was a single Acharya who sensed the need to educate all, so that everyone could experience knowledge… irrespective of their gender. He was the source for all other Bhakthi…

Q: What of idols? M: They have a deep significance. Worshipping them is a method of concentrating the mind. The mind is apt to move externally. It must be checked and turned within. Its habit is to dwell on names and forms, for all external objects possess them. Certain names and forms are symbolic concepts used to divert the mind away from external objects and make it dwell within itself. Thus the idols, mantras, sacred syllables, rites etc, are all meant to give food to the mind in its inward course so that it may become capable of being concentrated. Only after this can the supreme state be reached - Conscious Immortality.…

Fundamental human rights are universal and inalienable and all people in the world are entitled to enjoy them without discrimination on the ground of race, colour, sex, ethnicity, age, language, religion, national or social origin, disability, property, birth or other status. Life of inherent liberty, equality and dignity can only provide the basic foundation of freedom with justice and peace in the world. It is a matter of utmost concern that disregard and contempt of human rights are being indulged in various areas which outrage the conscience of humankind. Though the autonomous institutions like the independent Judiciary, free Media, the civil society groups and the multi-party system have been making significant contributions towards protecting and promoting human rights in our country, the role played by our legislative institutions, particularly our…

PM Modi Unveils 216-Feet Tall Statue Of Equality In Hyderabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Shamshabad on the outskirts of Hyderabad to unveil the 216-feet tall statue of Ramanujacharya. One of India’s most renowned philosophers and theologians, Ramanujacharya’s statue is dubbed the “Statue Of Equality”. This was inaugurated by PM Modi on February 5. The state made of 120 kg gold is nestled in the 45-acre complex in Shamshabad. This will be the world’s second-largest statue dedicated to Ramanujacharya, the 11th-century reformer.…