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🦷 World Oral Health Day – 20th March

🦷 World Oral Health Day – 20th March Healthy Mouth • Healthy Body • Lifelong Confidence World Oral Health Day , observed annually on 20th March , promotes global awareness of oral hygiene and the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums throughout life. The day is led by the FDI World Dental Federation and encourages individuals, families, and communities to prioritize preventive oral care. 🌍 Why Oral Health Matters Oral health is closely linked to overall well-being. Poor dental care can contribute to: Tooth decay and gum disease Heart-related complications Diabetes management challenges Speech and nutritional issues Reduced self-confidence A healthy smile supports both physical and emotional health. 🪥 Preventive Care Essentials Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste Floss regularly Limit sugary food and beverages Schedule regular dental checkups Promote early oral hygiene habits in children Prevention is more effective and...
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Karakattam a tamil folk dance

Karakattam (Tamil: கரகாட்டம் or "karakam (கரகம் 'water pot') dance") is an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed in praise of the rain goddess Mariamman.The ancient Tamil epic says that this type of dance has derived from Bharatham and a mixture of multiple forms of Tamil Dance forms like Bharatanatyam postures,mudras.The offering of this dance is to the goddess to bless Rain. The song accompanies be of any song like folk, Carnatic (Amrithavarshini). The performers balance a pot on their head. Traditionally, this dance is categorized into two types- Aatta Karakam is danced with decorated pots on the head and symbolizes joy and happiness. It is mainly performed to entertain the audience. The Sakthi Karakam is performed only in temples as a spiritual offering. Karakkatam ceremonial dance to invoke rain through a classical Tamil dance.The song commonly composed in Amrithavarshini Ragam ( Ragamalika) that invoke rain.Tamils believed that the mother nature gives bountiful rain and protect the harvest. In 1989, a Tamil movie, Karagattakaran, was made that featured its central characters practitioners of karakattam. The movie went on to become very popular and an advertisement for the dance form, especially because of the music by Ilaiyaraja and, in particular, the song, "Maanguyilae Poonguyile."
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