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Pompeii Tomb Unveiling
During the unearthing of a Pompeii tomb, almost life-sized statues were discovered—a woman and a man, each clad in traditional attire.
The woman dons a veil and wraps herself in a large cloak over a tunic, while the man sports a toga draped over his left shoulder. Notably, the woman's figure also holds laurel leaves in her hand.
~79 ce
Original Australian (boomerang present), 1870 ce
Hathi Bada Ghousundi Inscription
Hathi Bada Ghousundi Inscription is a significant historical record from 100 BCE, shedding light on essential aspects of life during that era.
- The king was identified by his mother's name and her gotra.
- King Sarvatata was a devotee of Bhagwat.
- The king conducted the Ashwamedha Yajna, but there is no mention of killing the horse.
#Archaeology doesn't lie.
Cowry Shells: Currency History
Do you know that cowry shells was minted by divers , much like today's miners create #Cryptocurrency. However, they were outlawed in 1940.
Today, a single string might fetch about $120.
During the Great Depression, when American banks shut down, cash-strapped communities used cowry shell as community currency.
In 1933, Leiter’s Pharmacy in Pismo Beach, California, offered a clamshell in exchange, which people signed as it passed hands and swapped back for cash once it was accessible again.
A dark grey sandstone sculpture depicting the Buddha in a standing pose, demonstrating the gesture of varadamudrā, with a worshipper kneeling at his feet; inscriptions encircle the halo and are present on the base. Originating from 9th century CE India.
#Archaeology
People who preserve cultural traditions are often labeled as "dehati" or "tribal" by those in Western attire. Isn't that ironic?
Pic representational
Vishnu and Lakshmi locked in a mutual gaze at Khajuraho #Archaeology
April Fools vs. Financial Year
The financial year for India, the UK, Canada, Japan, and Hong Kong begins on April 1st and ends on March 31st, naturally aligning with the cycle of a new season.
Meanwhile, the rest of the world treats April 1st as #AprilFoolsDay, making it a day of mockery.
Perhaps it's time to rethink who the real fool is: those celebrating an arbitrary date or those in sync with nature.
#AprilFools #PranksterLife #SillySeason
History of April Fools' Day and Spring Festivals
400 years ago pagans celebrated Marking the Arrival of Spring during 25th March to 31st March
However in 1564, King Charles IX issued an edict that rescheduled New Year's Day to January 1st. Those persisting in observing the old year's day were mocked as "fools" and became the targets of jokes and pranks.
So next time you make jokes on #AprilFoolsDay think who you are laughing at
Countrywise list of festivals :
In India: Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Chandra Darshan, Vasant Ritu, Vasantha Navaratri Prarambham, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand
In Rome: Hilaria in honor of Cybele
In France: the Feast of the Annunciation
Original Australian Kids bathing with sand
1900 ce