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Pichwais: A Rajasthani art form inspired by the moon Pichwais: A Rajasthani art form inspired by the moon
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
India's fascination with the moon is not just limited to Chandrayaan.

Moon, the symbol of culture and religion Moon, the symbol of culture and religion
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
It's one of India's biggest scientific missions -- the mission to the moon.

Cultural reflection: Manipuri festival celebrates full moon night Cultural reflection: Manipuri festival celebrates full moon night
Friday, October 17, 2008
If there's one night that seems to resonate right across the country it's the Sharad Purnima.

Lunar inspiration: Tagore's ode to the moon Lunar inspiration: Tagore's ode to the moon
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Rabindranath Tagore may have been a nobel laureate and one of India's greatest poets but not even he could escape the spell of the moon.

Far away home: Indian buys land on the Moon Far away home: Indian buys land on the Moon
Sunday, October 19, 2008
In just a few days, India will be celebrating the country's first mission to the Moon....

Moon strokes... Moon strokes...
Thursday, October 09, 2008
India finds its identity in its rich history and diversity.

Enthralled by the melody of the moon Enthralled by the melody of the moon
Thursday, October 09, 2008
In every expression of the soul, in every moment of solitude, in every bloom...

By the moonlight... By the moonlight...
Thursday, October 09, 2008
The enigma of the moon weaves countless mysteries around it. The spectacle of the night sky has held us humans spellbound.

Moon mission: India stands on threshold of history Moon mission: India stands on threshold of history
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The 49-hour countdown continues unabated and the last minute checks being done on the rocket, and it is being fueled.

Much ado over moon sighting for Eid Much ado over moon sighting for Eid
Monday, October 20, 2008
Breaking tradition can lead to a lot of trouble with there being much confusion over when Eid should be celebrated each time round.

Worshipping moon for handsome husband Worshipping moon for handsome husband
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Kumar Purnima or Kuanra Punein is a hugely popular pre-harvest autumn festival in Orissa.

   
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   Rajasthani art form inspired by the moon
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India's fascination with the moon is not just limited to Chandrayaan.
   Moon, the symbol of culture and religion
Moin Khadri, Radhika Bordia
For the people of India, there is so much mythology attached to the moon.
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