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BONALU FESTIVAL It is an annual festival celebrated in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, and also in a few parts of Telangana. About the Festival The festival is mainly dedicated to Goddess Mahakali, as per belief, a ferocious avatar of Goddess Durga. The word “Bonam” which signifies a meal or a feast in Telugu. During this, the devotees offer rice cooked with milk and jaggery in an earthen pot, which is decorated with neem leaves, turmeric, and verm

BHIL TRIBES

BHIL TRIBES Bhil tribes in Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh set an example through ‘Jeevan Shala’ which is established and has been running several schools in central India’s tribal areas for 30 years, despite the government opposition. About Bhil Tribe The word Bhil is derived from “Veel”, which means “bow” in the Dravidian language. The Bhil tribe is called “Dhanush Purush of India” because they are highly adept

NATIONAL EMBLEM

NATIONAL EMBLEM A first glimpse of the national emblem at the top of new parliament housing coming under up as part of the Central Vista project has been unveiled by the Prime Minister. About national emblem The State emblem of India is the National Emblem of the Republic of India and is used by the Union Government, State Government, and other various government agencies. The state emblem is an adaptation from the Sarnath lion capital of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka. Four Asi