HISTORY IS OUR BODY AND CULTURE IS OUR SOUL…..
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Rajasthan has many beautiful artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life. Rajasthan is also called “Land of Kings”. It has many tourist attractions and good facilities for tourists. This historical state of India attracts tourists and vacationers with its rich culture, tradition, heritage, and monuments. It has also some wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. Rajasthan’s Culture dates back to the years of Kings where it was previously called Rajputana. Over the years it has been ruled by various kings including the Rajput, Marathas and even Muslim rulers. A land where royalty is the way of living. A land where celebrations know no boundaries and usher festivity among everyone.
Welcome to Rajasthan, the ‘Cultural Capital of India’! One of the most alluring tourist destinations in the world, the ‘Land of Maharajas’ is one such place that showcases the most exuberant colours and cultures. From the costumes to people’s food habits, religious celebrations to social gatherings, Rajasthan is still adhered to its diverse traditions and rich cultures. Rajasthan has so many different names and in so many ways, it reflects the ancient lifestyle of India. Rajasthani culture is rich, special and also colourful which also shows the colourful and interesting history of state. The biggest state in India by its area which is located on the north western side of the country and also is populated with a number of splendid Palaces, strong and spectacular Forts, stunning Havelis and the vibrant life style of the people shows the royalty of the old long gone era.

ATITHI DEVO BHAVO….
Attithi Devo bhavo’ means to treat your guests like as you would treat God. This principle is a part of the Rajasthani Culture. They treat their guests well and make them want to visit again. Most of the people in Rajasthan are involved in tourism-related jobs and hence take this principle very seriously as they earn their revenue due to the tourists and have pledged to serve them. A popular folk song ‘Padharo Mhare Desh’ literary means ‘Welcome to my country’. Rajasthan Hospitality is famous all over the world.

FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE…..
Since many rulers ruled Rajasthan, each region has its own folk culture. The folk music and dance of Rajasthan are similar due to their geographical confinement, but each differs in their unique style.They perform ‘ragas’ (songs) for different purposes. Like during the pre-monsoon time, they would perform ragas to call forth the rains. Many traditional instruments are used by them that include dhols, shenhai, and been. Folk songs were usually for certain purposes like weddings or birth or were passed to tell a story of bravery or a romantic tale. Dance differed among different tribes. Ghoomer dance, which originated in Udaipur, has gained international recognition and appreciation.

ARCHITECTURE…..
The architectural style in Rajasthan is as diverse as its people. Rajasthan should be your next place to visit if you are a lover of architecture and appreciate monumental buildings, heritage sites and different styles of design. It is a western Indian architecture style with various domes and carvings on the pillars and the ceilings.The Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur is an architecture of Beaux-Arts style along with a blend of eastern and western architectural styles in spite of being built by Maharaja Jai sign II, a Hindu ruler. Culture of Rajasthan is truly inspiring for the entire world and a true delight for the eyes of the beholders. Tie-dye works, zari work, embroidery, mirror work on clothes, use of precious metals, and other metal works are some of the indigenous forms of Rajasthani traditional form of art and crafts.

Our country launched a satellite Chandrayaan–1 (Meaning moon Vehicle) on 22nd October 2008 to study about the moon. It was launched from Sathish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh with the help of PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) rocket. It was put into the lunar orbit on 8th November 2008.

The spacecraft was orbiting around the moon at a height of 100 km from the lunar surface. It collected the chemical, the mineralogical and the geological information about the moon. This mission was a major boost for the Indian space programs and helped to develop its own technology to explore the moon. Chandrayaan–1 was operated for 312 days and achieved 95% of its objectives. The scientists lost their communication with the space craft on 28th August 2009. On the successful completion of all the major objectives, the mission was concluded.

ONJECTIVES OF CHANDRAYAAN – 1
To find the possibility of water on the Moon.
To find the elements of matter on the Moon.
To search for the existence of Helium – 3.
To make a 3-dimensional atlas of the Moon.
To study about the evolution of the solar system.

ACHIEVMENTS OF CHANDRAYAAN-1
The discovery of presence of water molecules in the lunar soil.
Chandrayaan–1 confirmed that the Moon was completely molten once.
Chandrayaan–1 has recorded images of the landing site of the US space-craft Apollo-15 and Apollo-11.
It has provided high-resolution spectral data on the mineralogy of the moon.
The existence of aluminium, magnesium and silicon were picked up the X-ray camera.
More than 40,000 images have been transmitted by the chandrayaan-1 camera in 75 days.
The acquired images of peaks and craters show that the Moon mostly consists of craters.
Chandrayaan-1 beamed back its first images of the Earth in its entirety.
Chandrayaan-1 has discovered large caves on the lunar surface that can act as human shelter on the Moon.

CHANDRAYAAN-2
ISRO has currently launched a follow on mission to Chandrayaan-1 named as Chandrayaan-2 on 22nd July 2019. Chandrayaan-2 mission is highly complex mission compared to previous missions of ISRO. It brought together an Orbiter, Lander and Rover. It aims to explore South pole of the moon because the surface area the south pole remines in shadow much larger than that of North Pole.

ORBITER
It revolves around the Moon and it is capable of communicating with Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN) at Bylalu as well as Vikram Lander.

LANDER
It is named as Vikram in the memory of Dr.Vikram A.Sarabhai, the father of Indian space program.

ROVER
It is a six wheeled robotic vehicle named as ‘Pragyan’ (Sanskrit word) that means wisdom. Chandrayaan-2 was successfully inserted into the lunar orbit on 20th August 2019. In the final tage of the mission, just 2.1 km above the lunar surface, Lander ‘Vikram’ lost its communication with the ground station on 7th September 2019. But the Orbiter continues its work successfully.

Introduction

The expression “old is gold” has grown quite popular in your culture. On the surface, the statement appears to be highly subjective, and it certainly cannot be applied to every situation. People, on the other hand, have transformed this statement into a mantra to justify their conviction that everything was better in the past than it is now. They frequently prefer to reject that our contemporary civilization has anything nice or pure to offer.

The TRUE meaning

“Old is Gold” is a notion that encourages us to value something even if it is beyond its prime. This might be anything from a toy boat in the corner of one’s room to our grandparents or parents. The phrase serves as a reminder that just because something has aged substantially does not mean it is no longer valuable. With the passage of time, things can sometimes get better. The value of wine, for example, increases with age. “Old is Gold” takes a multiculturalist rather than a nationalistic perspective. We shouldn’t detest something that isn’t ours.

Setting the record straight

There are certain things from the past that would take years and years to replicate. That is undeniable. But the present has gifts, as impeccable as then. Women for example has better opportunities than they ever did in the past. In the past 1 out of 100 women would be allowed to pursue their dreams. The term “women” was used as a synonym for slaves and maids. Nowadays women has sored towards the sky like Shelly’s Skylark, and have their feet firmly planted in every field of life, ranging from education to sports. Dowry is no longer permitted. Thousands of families have died in the past as a result of their inability to pay the dowry. From a period when educational scope was extremely low, the school system has vastly improved. Education has evolved into a much larger notion, with students having a plethora of options to pursue. Superstations and its ill effects have slowly started to get wiped off the face of our society.

The one’s who misunderstand it

Those who misunderstand the notion are those who have not progressed. Couldn’t keep up with the fast pace of time. People who have slandered everything that the world has to offer. In their minds, they have conjured up a beautiful world. They imagined a future in which things are either infinitely better or exactly the same as they were in the past. However, this is not feasible. The world has changed.

Conclusion

Humans are distinguished from other beings by their ability to “grow.” We grow, we learn, we love, we go on, and we let go. The world will never grow if things stay the same forever. It would lose the gifts that have been given to it. It would rob mankind of the ability to learn, comprehend, love, and progress forward via the use of senses. Humanity is defined by our ability to accept and improve. Mourning over what’s gone and what’s could be, wouldn’t improve what it is. As the great Mahatma Gandhi once said “Be the change you want to see in the world”.

If you want to give light as like a sun then burn yourself like a sun

                                                                                                ……. A.P.J Abdul Kalam

“Wings Of Fire” these 3 words is enough to recognize the person about whom this writing is.

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was a former scientist of ISRO and he served as the 11^th president of India from 2002 to 2007. APJ Abdul Kalam was born on 15^th  oct, 1931 to a Tamil Muslim family in the pilgrimage centre of Rameswaram on Pambam Islan, then in the Madras Presidency and now in the State of Tamil Nadu. His father Jainulabdeen Marakayar was a boat owner and Imamof a local mosque;his mother Ashiamma was a housewife. Kalam was the youngest among his brothers and sisters.

In School year, Kalam was an average student but he described himself as a hard working student with a great desire of learning new things. His favourite subject was Mathematics and he spent a lots of time in maths. He completed his school life from  Schwartz Higher Secondary School, Ramanathapuram, Kalam went on to attend Saint Joshep’s College, Tiruchirappalli, then affiliated with the University Of Madras, from where he graduated in Physics in 1954. Then he moved to Madras for Aerospace Engineering from Madras Institute Of Technology.

After completion of Graduation from Madras Institution of Technology in 1960 and joined the Aeronautical Development Establishment of the DRDO.In 1996 Kalam moved to ISRO(Indian Space Research Organisation) where he appointed as a project director of Indian First Satellite launch mission(SLV-III) and he become successful in this project. Kalam known as Missile Man Of India because in DRDO Kalam work in the integrated Guided Missile Development Program.

 Personal Life:

Kalam lead a very normal and simple life style and had a very good habit of rising at 6.30-7.00 in morning. Through out of his life religions and spirituality made a great impact. Kalam was a Muslim and his father was a Imam of a Mosque in Rameswaram. Kalam was a proud and practising Muslim, daily Namaz and whole day fasting during Ramadan were integral to Kalam’s life.  Young kalam had a great nack in spirituality. In his Book named “Wings Of Fire” he wrote that his father and Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry, head priest of Rameswaram Temple were used to sit together and discuss about the spituality and it shows the harmony between them.

A.P.J Abdul Kalam was a former president of India from 2002 to 2007. On 10 June 22002, the National Democratic Alliance(NDA)  expressed that they would nominated Kalam for the post of president.

On 27 July 2015, Kalam delivered a speech in Shillong and after 5 min of this speech he collapsed. He was rushed to nearby Bethany Hospital in a critical situation and the doctors confirmed that he was died for a cardiac arrest. Then Kalam Body was airlifted by IAF from Shillong to Guwahati, from where it was flown to New Delhi on morning of 28 July in an air force C-130J Hercules. On 30 July, the formar scientist and president was laid to rest at Rameswaram ‘s pei Karumbu Ground With Full State Honours.

A.P.J Abdul Kalam was a great personality and a great man in Indian History and is a great example of that is hard work is the main key of success and nothing is difficult