Anga (region)
Anga | |
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Cultural region | |
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| Continent | Asia |
| Countries | India |
| States | Bihar and Jharkhand (India) |
| Demonym(s) | Angikans Theth-Bihari Angvasi |
| Regional Language(s) and/or dialect(s) | Angika and several other dialects of Angika |
Anga(IAST: Angā), also known as Ang Pradesh and Angika-Belt and is a geographical and cultural region of the Indian subcontinent. It comprises parts of Bihar and Jharkhand of India it is bounded by the Kiul in the west and by the foothills of the Himalayas in the north. It comprises parts of Bihar and Jharkhand of India . The native language in is Angika[1]
The name Anga is commonly used to refer to the Anga Kingdom, as well as to the modern-day territories that fall within the ancient boundaries of Anga.[2][3]
History[edit]
Ancient India was divided into 16 large kingdoms. Each of such kingdom was known as Mahajanpad. Ang was one of them. Aangi, which is now known as Angika, was the language of Ang. The existence of Anga is found since Vedic period or before.Since 500B.C.-400B.C. People from Ang used to visit South East Asian countries like Combodia, Vietnam, Malayasia, Pahoang, Kantoli etc. in connection with trades.During this course of visits they had established there colonial kingdoms and ruled over these Kingdoms for nearly 1000 years. People from Ang Pradesh had constructed magnificent temples like Angkor wat, which is still considered as one of the wonders made by Human beings .They also had written numbers of books and Shilalekhs in Sanskrit and Angika Language.[4][5]
Kingdom[edit]
Aṅga was first mentioned in the Atharvaveda, where it was connected to the Gāndhārīs, Mūjavats, and Māgadhīs. The founder of Aṅga might have been the king Aṅga Vairocana, who is mentioned in the Aitareya Brāhmaṇa as a ruler who had been consecrated by the Aryan ritual of Aindra mahābhiśeka.
Vedic literature such as the Baudhāyana Dharmasūtra nevertheless listed the Āṅgeyas with peoples described as being of "mixed origin."
Aṅga was a powerful kingdom at the time of the Aitareya Brāhmaṇa, which mentions the "world conquest" of one of the Āṅgeya kings. The Āṅgeya capital of Campā itself was counted until the time of the Buddha's death among the six most prominent cities of northern India, along with Rājagaha, Sāvatthī, Sāketa, Kosāmbī, and Vārāṇasī.[6]
Mention in Ramayana and Mahabharata[edit]
According to the Mahabharata (I.104.53-54) and Puranic literature, Aṅga was named after Prince Anga, the founder of the kingdom, and the son of Vali, who had no sons. So, he requested the sage, Dirghatamas, to bless him with sons. The sage is said to have begotten five sons through his wife, the queen Sudesna.[7] The princes were named Aṅga, Vaṅga, Kaliṅga, Sumha and Pundra.[8]
The Ramayana (1.23.14) narrates the origin of name Aṅga as the place where Kamadeva was burnt to death by Siva and where his body parts (aṅgas) are scattered.[9]
Culture[edit]
Angika Cuisine[edit]
Angika cuisine, predominantly consumed in the Anga region, is characterized by the use of mustard oil, fish, and bamboo shoots. The famous Bihari Fish Curry and Sarsebaingan (a mustard preparation of eggplant) are beloved Angika delicacies. Other Angika cuisines are Ghugni-Mudi , Thekua.[10]
Manjusha Art[edit]
Manjusha Art is an Indian art form. They are temple-shaped boxes comprising eight pillars. They are made of bamboo, jute, and paper. They also contain paintings of Hindu gods and goddesses and other characters. These boxes are used in Bishahari puja, a festival dedicated to Goddess Bishari that is celebrated in Bhagalpur , Munger and entire Anga Region of Bihar, India.[11][12][13]
Music and Drama[edit]
Music and drama plays a crucial role in Ang Culture, although it is not so famous but is a daily part of lifestyle in Anga Region.There is also a Music Industry and film industry Angika Music Industry and Angika Film Industry which provides regional music and films based on good story-lines.[14]
Language[edit]
Angika is the regional language of Anga Region and Anga is the linguistic region of this language . Earlier it was known by the name "Aangi".[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ↑ Caudharī, Abhayakānta (1977). Angika sahitya ka itihasa (in हिन्दी). Shekhar Prakashan. Search this book on
- ↑ Missal, Kevin (2021-09-14). Karna: The King of Anga. S&S India. ISBN 978-81-951317-0-9. Search this book on
- ↑ https://angdesh.com/author/admin (2015-02-18). "अंग देश – एक नज़र (Ang Desh – An Overview)". AngDesh History, Culture, Tourism, Classifieds, News & Information. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ↑ "Ang, Anga, Angdesh History | अंग, अंगदेश इतिहास | angika.com". Angika.com | अंगिका.कॉम | Angika Language | Voice of Ang Desh | अंगिका भाषा - अंग देश केरौ आवाज. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ↑ [[1] "Anga"] Check
|url=value (help), Wikipedia, 2023-07-30, retrieved 2023-08-04 - ↑ Jha, Dwijendra Narayan (2014). Ancient India: in historical outline (Reprinted ed.). New Delhi: Manohar Publishers & Distributors. ISBN 978-81-7304-285-0. Search this book on
- ↑ Devendrakumar Rajaram Patil (1946). Cultural History from the Vāyu Purāna. Motilal Banarsidass Pub. p. 46. ISBN 9788120820852. Search this book on
- ↑ Gaṅgā Rām Garg (1992). Encyclopaedia of the Hindu World, Volume 1. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 9788170223740. Search this book on The prince Vaṅga founded Vaṅga kingdom, in the current day region of southern Bangladesh and the eastern part of southern West Bengal. The prince Kalinga founded the kingdom of Kalinga, in the current day region of coastal Orissa, including the North Sircars. Also the price Pundra founded Pundra consisting of the northern regions of West Bengal and Bangladesh. The prince Suhma founded Suhma Kingdom in the western part of southern West Bengal.
- ↑ Balakanda Book I, Chapter 23
- ↑ "Bihari Cuisines- 4 regions,4 cuisines". Arts and Museum: 1.
- ↑ Indian court painting, 16th-19th century.. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1997. ISBN 0870997831. Search this book on
- ↑ Sinha, Rajiv Kumar; Pandey, O.P. Manjusha Art: Reflections in Folk-Lore, Trade, and Regional History. Shivalik Prakashan. OCLC 811492081. Search this book on
- ↑ "Manjusha Art of Eastern Bihar". Sahapedia. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ↑ "Samdhi Kahiya Jaibho Angika Comedy 2023". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
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