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Sahapedia: Dr Ratnagar, how does one introduce the layperson to a topic such as yours—a civilization that endured at least 6000 years, and one that covered a truly vast area?   Shereen Ratnagar: It is a very vast topic. One usually begins with some map work. The Harappa civilization covered a…
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Dr Utpala Desai
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Dr Utpala Desai
Introduction Raas, popularly known as dandiya raas is one of the most popular folk dances of Gujarat. Associated with agricultural activities, it can be termed as occupational dancing of farmers.  Dandiya raas takes its name from dandiya, a pair of wooden sticks, used to mark time. It is performed…
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Utpala Desai
Rās narrates tales of Lord Krishna Introduction Rās, popularly known as dandiya rās is one of the most popular folk dances of Gujarat. Associated with agricultural activities, it can be termed as occupational dancing of farmers.  Dandiya rās takes its name from dandiya, a pair of wooden sticks,…
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Dr. Utpala Desai
Kathiawadi Cuisine   Dr. Desai: Today we enjoyed watching you and learning how to prepare typical Kathiawadi food. Now please tell us how did you make this? What did you use? And where do you get it from? Saroj:  Today we made ringan no olā (roasted/burnt aubergine) and bajri no rotalā (pearl-…
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