India history and geography

Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra Valley

Garia is an Assamese term referring to “a bamboo laid below the wall and above kukur”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Garia (गरिअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kṛta.

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Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

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Ends with: Asegara, Ayagara, Bagaria, Bagegara, Balegara, Bhamgagaria, Bogara, Brunsvigia gregaria, Jagaria, Jagaria, Manihagara, Nagaria, Nagaria, Pagaria, Simgaria, Thakkugara.

Full-text: Krita.

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Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)

Pajaghar Typology (b): Wall Construction < [Chapter 5]

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