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DidYouKnow? Zinda Tilismath literally means 'living magic' in Urdu. Used to treat cold, cough, throat pain etc., the brand features an African in its logo because Africans served as the personal security guards of the Nizam and were known for their strong physique, health & trust
District names of #Karnataka. An #etymology thread. 1. #Bagalkote: From Kannada words BAGILU and KOTE, meaning ‘entrance’ and ‘fort’ respectively. Said to be so named because of two huge entrance doors (BAGILU) to the town. On the other side of the old town was a fort (KOTE).
5 lesser-known but highly-valued handicrafts from Telangana and what they mean. An etymology thread. 1. Gongadi: Meaning “rug or blanket,” Gongadi plays a key role in the cultural heritage of the Kuruma shepherding community.
11 Iconic foods of #Hyderabad, and what they mean. An etymology thread. 1. Biryani: Derives from Persian BIRIAN, meaning “fried before cooking.” So named because the rice is fried in ghee before being cooked with water, spices and ingredients to prevent it from clumping.
District names of #Telangana. An etymology thread 1. Adilabad: Named after Ali Adil Shah I, the fifth sultan of Bijapur, who ruled from 1558-1579.
One of my work, which I keep on expanding from my earlier twitter 🧵 is this. How well do you know about the origins of some Indian Surnames? Just that originally it was about Occupational surnames. Now I have added few more. thebizdom.in/how-well-do-yo…
According to another version, the same phrase traces its origin to Middle Ages when expectant mothers would describe their unborn. What phrase?
Used to suggest “something or someone is lively and active,” what 3-word phrase attributes its origin to a fishmonger who used to declare the freshness of his catch? #Wordorigins #QuizTime
Landowners were once governed by a clause that prevented them from felling/selling timber as it was reserved for ship building. However the rule exempted trees and branches that were blown down. What word meaning an "unexpected gift/financial blessing" comes from this practice?
This word traces its origin to gladiatorial combats and comes from a Latin word that means “sand.” It referred to the part of a Roman amphitheater that was covered with sand to absorb the blood spilled by combatants. What word? #QuizTime #WordOrigins
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Why did they name it "The Passion of The Christ?" Watch the story behind the word #Passion #GoodFriday
The element #Cobalt takes its name from KOBOLT, a goblin-like creature from German folklore. Cobalt miners used to die from the arsenic in cobalt ore, which was blamed on the kobolds. #wordorigins
The Brisbane Cricket Ground is popularly known as the Gabba. Because the stadium is in a suburb of Brisbane called Woolloongabba, which has been shortened to #Gabba. #IndiavsAus
Meaning "the Palace of Winds," Hawa Mahal in Jaipur was built by the poet king Sawai Pratap Singh as a summer retreat for his family. It also served as a place where the ladies of the royal household could observe everyday life without being seen.
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DidYouKnow? MLA Pesarattu, a green gram dosa stuffed with upma, is so named because it was first served in the Assembly canteens of Hyderabad. Off the menu, the item was (secretly) made for some MLAs. The chefs used to replace the normal potato filling with a scoop of upma.
DidYouKnow? Thatte Idli, a popular breakfast item in Karnataka, derives its name from Kannada Thatte, meaning “plate” because of its size and shape.
DidYouKnow? The “Pichwai” style of painting depicting tales from Lord Krishna’s life originated about 400 years ago in the town of Nathdwara near Udaipur. It derives its name from the fact that it is typically “hung behind” the sanctum of Lord Krishna’s manifestation, Srinathji.
DidYouKnow? Jagtial (also pronounced Jagityal) in Telangana derives its name from Jack and Tal, two European engineers who have designed a defence fort surrounded by water bodies in the 17th century. The fort is in the shape of a star.
DidYouKnow? Garuda is the vahana (mount) of Lord Vishnu. Interestingly, one of the seven peaks that make the Tirumala Hills is known as Garudadri, the hill of Garuda. This naturally-formed cliff looks similar to the mythological bird, Garuda.
DidYouKnow? Mysore Pak was first prepared in the royal kitchens of the Mysore Palace by a cook named Kakasura Madappa during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV.
DidYouKnow? The Ram Raja Temple in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, is the only temple where Lord Rama is worshiped both as a God and King that too in a palace. He’s also given a gun salute by the police. Apart from sweets, a "paan" is offered as a prasad for the devotee here.
DidYouKnow? Medak in Telangana derives its name from Telugu "methuku," meaning a "grain of cooked rice." The region is known as methuku-seema for the abundant cultivation of the rice crop.
DidYouKnow? Haldighati, a mountain pass in the Aravali range, derives its name from the yellow-colored soil of the region. In Hindi, turmeric is known as `haldi’ and a valley is known as ‘ghati’. It’s also the battlefield where Maharana Pratap Singh fought with the Mughals.
DidYouKnow? Kumbhakaran literally means “the one with pot-like ears.” He once performed penance for NIRDEVATVAM (Absence of All Devas), but by the slip of tongue he asked for NIDRAVATVAM (Sleep) & Brahma granted it. As a result, he slept for 6 months of the year continuously.
DidYouKnow? Kurnool in AP derives its name from Telugu 'Kandenavolu,' meaning a place where 'kandena' is applied. In the past, it used to be the greasing (kandena/కందెన) point for bullock carts carrying stone slabs for the construction of temples in Alampur, Telangana.
DidYouKnow? Warangal in Telangana derives its name from Orugallu, meaning “single rock." The Kakatiyas, who ruled Orugallu as their capital, were known to build monuments out of a single rock. It's also known as Ekasilanagaram in the past.
Loophole, figuratively a means of escape, was originally a slit in castle wall that allowed archers to rain down arrows. The loopholes would be narrow on the outside but wide on the inside allowing the archers to hit the attackers from multiple angles without exposing themselves.
DidYouKnow? Addicts were originally slaves surrendered to Roman soldiers. Today anyone who surrenders to a habit (and becomes a slave to it) is known as an addict.
DidYouKnow? Basara in Telangana, famous for the Gnana Saraswati Temple, was known as Vyasapuri because Maharshi Veda Vyasa stayed there for a long time. Vyasapuri became Vasara and then Basara/Basar in due course of time.
Maha Shivaratri literally means the “Great Night of Shiva.” According to legend, those who worship Shiva on this day, staying awake through the night, are released from many lifetimes of sin.
DidYouKnow? Yadadri, also known as Yadagirigutta, in Telangana derives its name from 'Yada' Maharshi who is said to have performed penance on an 'Adri (hill)' in the vicinity of the current Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple.
DidYouKnow? Chengalpattu in Tamil Nadu literally means "the town of red lotuses." It is believed to have been named after 'chenkazhuneer poo,’ a type of lily found aplenty in the region.
DidYouKnow? Unakoti in Tripura literally means “one less than a crore.” According to a legend, Lord Shiva was on his way to Kashi with as many as 99,99,999 gods and goddesses, and stopped here for a night. 1/2
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