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Bavaliya Baba
Bavaliya Baba, also known as Paramahansa Ganesh Narayan and Bavaliya Pandit (1847–1913), was an Indian Hindu saint associated with the Aghori sect. Life He was born as Ganesh Narayan in Bugala village, Jhunjhunu district, Shekhawati, in Vikram Samvat 1903 on the first day of the Poush month (according to the Hindu calendar). He was born into a Brahmin family to Ghan Shyamdas and Gauradevi. He learned the Persian language at a young age. In 1947, he moved to Chirawa city and embraced the Aghori sect. He worshipped Goddess Durga and recited her mantra regularly. At a young age, he attained spiritual achievements through his dedication to meditation and devotion. His miraculous deeds have been acknowledged and praised nationwide. Considered a revered saint in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, Bavaliya Baba spent most of his life in Chirawa, where he fully embraced the Aghori way of life. People who followed Bavaliya Baba saw him perform miracles, which inspired them to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hinduism
Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified by adherence to the concept of ''dharma'', a Ṛta, cosmic order maintained by its followers through rituals and righteous living, as expounded in the Vedas. The word ''Hindu'' is an exonym, and while Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, it has also been described by the modern term ''Sanātana Dharma'' () emphasizing its eternal nature. ''Vaidika Dharma'' () and ''Arya dharma'' are historical endonyms for Hinduism. Hinduism entails diverse systems of thought, marked by a range of shared Glossary of Hinduism terms, concepts that discuss God in Hinduism, theology, Hindu mythology, mythology, among other topics in Hindu texts, textual sources. Hindu texts have been classified into Śruti () and Smṛti (). The major Hin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jugal Kishore Birla
Jugal Kishore Birla (23 May 1883– 24 June 1967) was a scion of the Birla family and the eldest son of Baldeo Das Birla. He was a noted industrialist, philanthropist and vocal supporter of Hindu philosophy. Life He started his business career at an early age, joining his father in Calcutta and soon came to be known as reputed trader and speculator in opium, silver, spice and other trades from which the Birlas later diversified into trading of jute and other items like cotton during and after the First World War, by which time his younger brother Ghanshyam Das Birla had also joined the business. The family firm, which was until 1918 run as Baldeodas Jugalkishore, was made into a limited company known as Birla Brothers Limited. At one point, Ghanshyam Das Birla suffered heavy losses and decided to sell the mill to the Andrew Yule group. Jugal Kishore stood by him and told him not to worry about money but to run the mill as efficiently as he could, which led to a revival of Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwalior
Gwalior (Hindi: , ) is a major city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh; It is known as the Music City of India having oldest Gwalior gharana, musical gharana in existence. It is a major sports, cultural, industrial, and political centre in Madhya Pradesh. Gwalior is among the seven cities selected for new startup centres under India's growing innovation ecosystem. On World Cities Day (31 October 2023), UNESCO Director - General Audrey Azoulay announced Gwalior's inclusion among 55 new Creative Cities Network, world creative cities in the UCCN from India. This tag elevates Gwalior's identity internationally, spotlighting it's artists, music traditions and vibrant culture. It lies in northern part of Madhya Pradesh and is one of the National Capital Region (India)#Counter magnets, Counter-magnet cities. Located south of New Delhi, the capital city of India and from Bhopal, the state capital, Gwalior occupies a strategic location in the Gird, India, Gwalior Chambal re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad ( ), also spelled Amdavad (), is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court. Ahmedabad's population of 5,570,585 (per the 2011 population census) makes it the fifth-most populous city in India, and the encompassing urban agglomeration population was estimated at 8,854,444 (as of 2024) is the seventh-most populous in India. Ahmedabad is located near the banks of the Sabarmati River, from the capital of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, also known as its twin city. Ahmedabad has emerged as an important economic and industrial hub in India. It is the second-largest producer of cotton in India, due to which it was known as the 'Manchester of India' along with Kanpur. Ahmedabad's stock exchange (before it was shut down in 2018) was the country's second oldest. Cricket is a popular sport in Ahmedabad; a newly built stadium, called Narendra Modi Stadium, at Mote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyderabad
Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River (India), Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of , much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around Lakes in Hyderabad, artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre. According to the 2011 census of India, Hyderabad is the List of cities in India by population, fourth-most populous city in India with a population of residents within the city limits, and has a population of residents in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region, metropolitan region, making it the List of metropolitan areas in India, sixth-most populous metropolitan area in India. With an output of 95 billion, Hyderabad has the sixth-largest urban economy in India. The Qutb Shahi dynasty's Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah established Hyderabad in 1591 to extend the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolkata
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta ( its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern and northeastern India. Kolkata is the seventh most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 4.5 million (0.45 crore) while its metropolitan region Kolkata Metropolitan Area is the third most populous metropolitan region of India with a metro population of over 15 million (1.5 crore). Kolkata is regarded by many sources as the cultural capital of India and a historically and culturally significant city in the historic region of Bengal.————— The three villages that predated Calcutta were ruled by the Nawab of Bengal under Mughal suzerainty. After the Nawab granted the East India Company a trading license in 1690, the area was developed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuchaman City
Kuchaman City ( ; IAST: ) is the Municipal Council of Didwana-Kuchaman district, Didwana-Kuchaman District located in west-central Rajasthan, India. The Didwana-Kuchaman district was separated from the Nagaur District on 4 August 2023, becoming the 38th district of Rajasthan. Under Sikh rule Situated from Nagaur, Kuchaman City lies on the ancient Silk Road with a fort perched atop a steep hill. During the regnant period of Sikh Empire, The fort of Kuchman, which has witnessed several battles, was supposed to be built in 1832 by the high commission of Ranjit Singh for the poet-saint Mirabai, Meera Bai. It also houses a temple containing paintings of local heroes (e.g. Veer Teja, Tejaji, Gogaji and Jambu Maharaj). Other temples in the fort include the Ma Kali Temple and Krishna Mandir, both enshrining idols over 1,000 years old which were brought by the Kuchaman rulers from their war campaigns. Kuchaman City is a stop on the rail link between Jaipur and Jodhpur. The fort is a to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banswara
Banswara is a city in the Banswara district in southern Rajasthan, India. The name, Banswara, came from king ‘Bansiya Bhil’. Banswara is also known as "City of a Hundred Islands", "The Green City", which is often referred to as " Cherrapunji of Rajasthan", because it receives the most rain in Rajasthan, as well as for the numerous islands in the Mahi River, often referred to as "Mahati", an alternate name for Mahi River, in Vayu Purana text, which flows through the city. The city has a population of 101,017, of whom 51,585 are male and 49,432 are female. History Banswara ("the bamboo city") was a Rajput feudatory state in Rajputana in British India. It borders Gujarat and was bounded on the north by the princely states of Dungarpur and Udaipur or Mewar; on the northeast and east by Partapgarh; on the south by the dominions of Holkar and the state of Jabua and on the west by the state of Rewa Kantha. Banswara state was about in length from north to south and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukundgarh
Mukundgarh is a small city. Mukundgarh is a municipality and Subdistrict in Nawalgarh Tahasil Jhunjhunu district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is part of the Shekhawati region. It lies a few kilometres from Nawalgarh. Mukundgarh town was established by Thakur Mukund Singh Saheb in the 18th century. Mukundgarh was renamed from Shahabsar. The main attractions include the Mukundgarh Fort, Ganeriwal Haveli, Kanodia Haveli and Saraf Haveli. These are old fresco-rich mansions that are still well-preserved. A few temples worth visiting are the Shiv Ji Temple, and Gopinath Ji Temple built by the Shekhawat Thakurs. The town has a vibrant and colorful culture, with various festivals and celebrations held throughout the year. Mukundgarh hosts the annual Gangaur festival, a traditional Rajasthani event dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, Ganesh Mahotsav and Ashwin Navratri. If you visit Mukundgarh you must visit Shri Bawliya Baba mandir. There is a miraculous wick burning inside th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilani
Pilani is a town located in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, India. The town is well known as the location of BITS Pilani. Demographics , Pilani has a population of 29,741 of which 51% are males and 49% females. The average literacy rate is 72%. Male literacy is 80% and female 63%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Geography Climate Pilani has a semi-arid climate, typical of North Western India. Summers, which last from late March till the end of June are extremely hot and dry. They are followed by the monsoon months of July, August and early September, where temperatures drop slightly, and the humidity rises sharply. The months from late October to early March see warm days, and cool to chilly nights, with very dry conditions. Pilani encounters regular dust storms during the summer season, often leading to power outages. Education and research Pilani is home to the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani). Apart from BITS, Pilani also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khetri Nagar
Khetri Nagar is a town in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is a part of the Shekhawati region. Khetri consists of two towns, "Khetri Town," founded by Raja Raja Bhopal Singh Ji, and "Khetri Nagar," which is about 10 km away from Khetri. Khetri Nagar, well known for its Copper Project, was built by and is under the control of Hindustan Copper Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Government of India. Khetri Nagar is also known as "Copper." There are many attached villages near Khetri Nagar, such as Manota Khurd; the people of this village were employed in mines. Khetri is full of heritage and diversity. The town is known for its religious diversity among its population. It is one of the underdeveloped areas of India. Khetri is located in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan state in India. The total number of villages in this Tehsil is 106. The sex ratio in Khetri Tehsil is 914 females per 1000 males. The average literacy rate of Khetri Tehsil in 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gudhagorji
Gudha Gorji is a small town & tehsil located near Udaipurwati in Jhunjhunu district, Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, India. It is also known as "Shiksha Nagari" because it is centre of quality education for students living in nearby villages. History The town Gudha named after Saint Gudheshwar Maharaj and a very religious and wise ''thukurainji named'' Gorji. Gudha Gorji is one of the important commercial towns in the Jhunjhunu district. Transport Gudhagorji is connected by state highway SH-37, and can be reached by car or bus from Jhunjhunu, Jaipur or Sikar. The town is about 33 km from Jhunjhunu, 50 km from Sikar and 140 km from Jaipur. Population The population of the town is approximately 12 Thousand. Language The language used by local people is Shekhawati language but everyone knows Hindi as it is a part of north India. As Jhunjhunu shares its borders with Haryana Haryana () is a States and union territories of India, state located in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
