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Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrating the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. It is the state festival of Kerala and is marked by boat races, flower carpets (pookalam), and elaborate feasts (sadya)

The Gangetic river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) was declared India's national aquatic animal in 2009-2010 to raise conservation awareness. This freshwater dolphin species is found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems and is critically endangered due to pollution, habitat loss, and fishing

Kathak originated in Uttar Pradesh and is one of the eight major classical dance forms of India. It evolved from the storytelling traditions of northern India and was patronized by both Hindu temples and Mughal courts, developing into a sophisticated dance drama form blending Hindu and Muslim cultural elements

Gorumara National Park is located in the Dooars region of West Bengal, at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. It is famous for its population of Indian rhinoceros and elephant herds. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand do not contain this park.

Gorumara National Park is located in the Dooars region of West Bengal, at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. It is famous for its population of Indian rhinoceros and elephant herds. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand do not contain this park.

The dua 'Allahumma Bismika Amutu Wa Ahya' translates to 'O Allah, in Your Name I die and I live.' It is recited when going to sleep, acknowledging that life and death are in Allah's hands. This is part of the sleep etiquette in Islamic practice.

The dua 'Allahumma Anta Hassanta Qalki Fa Hussin Qulki' means 'O Allah, You have beautified my creation, so beautify my character.' It is recited when looking in a mirror, asking Allah to beautify one's inner character as He has beautified their outer appearance.

The dua 'Fasayak Fee Kahumullahu Wahuwas Sameeul Aleem' translates to '(Make me understand) so that Allah may teach you, for He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.' It is recited by students during exams or seeking knowledge, asking Allah to grant understanding. 'Fasayak' is related to understanding.

The dua 'Alhamdulilla Hillazee At Amana Was Khaana Waj Alna Minal Muslimeen' translates to 'Praise be to Allah who fed us and gave us drink, and made us Muslims.' It expresses gratitude after completing a meal, thanking Allah for provision and faith.

This Arabic phrase is a prayer of gratitude recited upon waking up, praising Allah for reviving us after sleep. The key words 'Ahyana' (gave us life) and 'Baa'dama Amatana' (after causing us to die/sleep) clearly indicate this is for waking up.