Shivaji

During Diwali Forts are built from mud and clay in honour of Shivaji Bhonslé who was the founder of the Maratha empire in western India in 1674. He was a superb warrior and is considered a great hero in India particularly in the present-day state of Maharashtra.

In Pune For The Diwali Festival

October 22nd 2006
I was fortunate enough to be invited to stay with Indian friends whilst on my visit to this strange and unfamiliar country. After the initial culture shock of arriving in Mumbia, a place very different from anywhere I've experienced before, it was very welcoming to be in familiar company and staying with such a warm and friendly family. I worked opposite Sandeep for some time prior to leaving my j ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more

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