By Manoj Bhawuk
छठ पूजा की सबसे बड़ी सुंदरता इसकी लोकभाषा और लोक-संगीत में है। छठी मइया को गीतों में संवाद पसंद है, संस्कृत के गूढ़ मंत्रों में नहीं। यही कारण है कि घर से घाट तक की यात्रा गीतों से भरी होती है
छठ पूजा की सबसे बड़ी सुंदरता इसकी लोकभाषा और लोक-संगीत में है। छठी मइया को गीतों में संवाद पसंद है, संस्कृत के गूढ़ मंत्रों में नहीं। यही कारण है कि घर से घाट तक की यात्रा गीतों से भरी होती है
By Pankaja Srinivasan
In Kalpathy, in Palakkad district, there is history to be had at every sit-out that runs in the front of the traditional homes built around the many temples.
In Kalpathy, in Palakkad district, there is history to be had at every sit-out that runs in the front of the traditional homes built around the many temples.
By Manoj Choudhary
Gaon Connection's recent report on the sorry state of the Lutheran Middle School in Chaibasa where Jharkhand's hero Birsa Munda studied, has caught the attention of the West Singhbhum district administration. The Regional Education Officer visited the school and submitted his report including requirements of the school.
Gaon Connection's recent report on the sorry state of the Lutheran Middle School in Chaibasa where Jharkhand's hero Birsa Munda studied, has caught the attention of the West Singhbhum district administration. The Regional Education Officer visited the school and submitted his report including requirements of the school.
By Santosh Ojha
The Mahabodhi Temple is the foremost among the four major pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. The other three are Lumbini, his birthplace; Sarnath, where he delivered his first sermon; and Kushinagar, where he attained Maha Parinirvana.
The Mahabodhi Temple is the foremost among the four major pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. The other three are Lumbini, his birthplace; Sarnath, where he delivered his first sermon; and Kushinagar, where he attained Maha Parinirvana.
By Pankaja Srinivasan
पंद्रह साल पहले तमिलनाडु के तिरुथुराईपोंडी में शुरू हुए नेल तिरुविज़ा (बीज उत्सव) से हजारों धान किसान जुड़ गए हैं। गांव कनेक्शन ने एक ऐसे आंदोलन के बारे में जानकारी हासिल की है जिसने राज्य में 150 से अधिक धान की देसी किस्मों को एक बार फिर पुनर्जीवित किया है।
पंद्रह साल पहले तमिलनाडु के तिरुथुराईपोंडी में शुरू हुए नेल तिरुविज़ा (बीज उत्सव) से हजारों धान किसान जुड़ गए हैं। गांव कनेक्शन ने एक ऐसे आंदोलन के बारे में जानकारी हासिल की है जिसने राज्य में 150 से अधिक धान की देसी किस्मों को एक बार फिर पुनर्जीवित किया है।
By Manoj Misra
Ginnorgarh, some 60 kms from Bhopal, was the stronghold of Gonds under Rani Kamlapati, which, after her demise, was occupied by Dost Mohammad, the founder Nawab of Bhopal. The Ginnorgarh fort, now in ruins, is not only picturesque but is also an architectural marvel.
Ginnorgarh, some 60 kms from Bhopal, was the stronghold of Gonds under Rani Kamlapati, which, after her demise, was occupied by Dost Mohammad, the founder Nawab of Bhopal. The Ginnorgarh fort, now in ruins, is not only picturesque but is also an architectural marvel.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
The competition launched by the Ministry of Tourism aims to create rural experiences in tourism to promote indigenous jobs, and preserve local culture and heritage.
The competition launched by the Ministry of Tourism aims to create rural experiences in tourism to promote indigenous jobs, and preserve local culture and heritage.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
The project, which seeks to connect rural artisans, craftspersons and other creative artists with the urban markets, was launched in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupesh Singh Baghel and Bastar District Magistrate Rajat Bansal. Details here.
The project, which seeks to connect rural artisans, craftspersons and other creative artists with the urban markets, was launched in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupesh Singh Baghel and Bastar District Magistrate Rajat Bansal. Details here.
By Pankaja Srinivasan
A rural development society in the ancient village of Anegundi, Karnataka, uses locally sourced banana crop waste to make baskets, floor mats, table runners and lampshades. It trains rural women in various skills and enables them to start and run their own businesses.
A rural development society in the ancient village of Anegundi, Karnataka, uses locally sourced banana crop waste to make baskets, floor mats, table runners and lampshades. It trains rural women in various skills and enables them to start and run their own businesses.
By Divendra Singh