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Upper castes in Gujarat to get 10 per cent quota

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Upper castes in Gujarat to get 10 per cent quota Rs. 6 lakh annual income limit set for availing benefits In a bid to placate the Patidars demanding reservation in jobs and education, the BJP government in Gujarat on Friday announced a 10 % quota for those earning Rs. 6 lakh a year or less among the upper castes. A special ordinance will be promulgated to this effect on May 1. “Gujarat government has decided to accord 10% reservation for economically backward in general category,” Chief Minister Anandiben Patel tweeted, adding that the “existing 49% reservation for SC, ST and OBC will remain untouched. Gujarat government is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all.” “The ordinance will be promulgated immediately in time for admissions to the coming academic year,” State BJP president Vijay Rupani said. But the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti dismissed the announcement as “lollipop” and demanded specific quota for the Patidars.

Tirupati Ganga Jatara

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Tirupati Ganga Jatara | Tirupati Ganaga Jathara Tirupati Ganga Jatara is the annual Folk festival of Tirupati. It is a week long event which falls between first and second weeks of May every year. This festival is to offer prayers to the goddess Gangamma, who is treated as the Grama Devatha (the goddess looking after the village) of Tirupati. History Sri Thathaya Gunta Gangamma is Grama Devatha of Tirupati town. Once upon a time when Tirupati and surrounding areas were ruled by Palegondulu, harassment on women was enormous – they use to rape and harass any woman seen. During this time, in a village “Avilala”, the Goddess Gangamma was born and grew into a most beautiful women. When the Palegondulu wanted to harm Goddess Gangamma, she with her grace and power tried to kill him. Palegondulu, fearing her, hid in a remote place. To take him out of hiding, the Gangamma planned “Ganga Jathara” where the people in Tirupathi do vichitra veshadarana and curse Gangamma for a period of 7 days. On

Kamidoddi gangamma jatara in 2016

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Kamidoddi ganga jatara in 2016 This festival is being celebrated every year, in most of the areas in Chittoor district (like Chittoor, Palamaner, Punganur, Pathikonda, Gandrajupalli and Tirupati etc.), Andhra Pradesh, India. Local people of all communities have been celebrating this Jatara as thanksgiving to the goddess every year since then. A feature of this festival is that the idol of goddess would be kept at her temple only for seven days during the event and during the rest of   the year After the initial pujas, it was bloodbath at the palace zone with sacrificing of hundreds of goats and poultry birds. The frenzy which began in the evening was scheduled to continue till the wee hours. An estimated 1 lakh people are expected to take part in the Kamidoddi Gangamma Jatara About Kamidoddi Kamidoddi  is a Village in Baireddypalli Mandal in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh State, India. It belongs to Rayalaseema region . It is located 55 KM towards west from District head quarters

Palamaner Ganga Jatara

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Palamaner Gangamma Jatara | gangamma jathara in palamaner http://bettersocietyblog.blogspot.in/ Palamaner Ganga Jatara is the annual Folk festival of Palamaner. It is a week long event in every year in most of the areas in Chittoor district (like Chittoor, Palamaner, Kamidoddi, Pathikonda, Gandrajupalli and Tirupati etc.), Andhra Pradesh, India.. This festival is to offer prayers to the goddess Gangamma, who is treated as the Grama Devatha (the goddess looking after the village/town) of Palamaner. Chatimpu The Jatara(Folk Festival) Officially begins with Chatimpu(official announcement) during midnight of Tuesday. Palamaner Ganga jatara Anually As part of the festivities, over two lakh people thronged the temple of the goddess near the palace. The idol was brought to the temple from the palace chambers amidst heavy fanfare and hysterical beating of drums and street performances by traditional artistes of various genres.  ఫ్రజలందరికి శ్రీ గంగమ్మ జాతర శుభకంక్షలు    - మీ బాలాజి     About P

Karnataka Rajyotsava

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Formation of Karnataka |  KarnatakaRajyotsava How many of us in Karnataka have marked out November 1st on our holiday calendar, planning getaways and lazy breakfasts, secure in the knowledge that it’s a public holiday? We know what it is – It’s Kannada Rajyotsava! – And we know when it is, but do we know what it   signifies ? Here’s a quick look at what Kannada Rajyotsava is all about. November 1st is Kannada Rajyotsava, the day that the state of Karnataka was formed. On this day, in 1956 all the Kannada speaking areas of South India were merged into a new state. The state was initially called Mysore, but this was considered too reminiscent of the old princely regiment, and the name was changed to Karnataka on 1st November, 1973. Kannada Rajyotsava is celebrated very enthusiastically all over the state. The state is dotted with Red and Yellow as the Karnataka flag is hoisted at important locations, and the state anthem is sung. The beauty of this day is that it is enjoyed with as much

Formation of Andhra Pradesh

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Formation of Andhra Pradesh Ideal of formation of Andhra Pradesh State by integrating Telugu speaking areas in South India is 100 year old. In 1911 itself Gentlemen like Jonnavittula Gurunatham and Unnava Lakshmiranayana have drafted a map showing locations inhabited by Telugu people in South India and called the land as 'Akhilandra'. However, the idea was shelved because of the fact that some areas inhabited by Andhra people were in Nizams State are outside the political setting of the then Government of India under the British. In those days Madras consisted of Telugu speaking areas (present day Rayalaseema, Chittore and Nellore, and Saskar districts of Coastal Andhra ) and Kannada, Malayaalee, and Maratha areas. Some Kingdoms like Mysore, Cochin, etc., are outside the pale of Madras State. Nizam’s State is such another Kingdom. A brief Historical sketch of  Saga of Telugus or Andhras  for a separate State within India is placed here under: ( Andhra State was formed on Octobe

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