culminate (v) : reach the end of something
significance (n) : importance
religious tolerance : accepting the feelings of all religions
immerse (v) : to put into water
weaver (v) : one who makes cloth
antiques (n) : things that are old and valuable
revive (v) : to make active again
preserve (v) : to keep in good condition
dedicate (v) : to devote
pattern (n) : an arrangement of a design
portrait (n) : a painting
invocation (n) : prayer
prominence (n) : importance
I. Answer the following questions:
Why do you think Hari was so emotional?
What was the long lasting dream of the people? How did it become true?
How is our culture manifested?
What is your favourite festival? Why do you like it?
What should we do to preserve our culture?
What should the government do to preserve our culture and heritage?
II. Say whether the following statements are True or False. Correct the false state-
ments.
Bonalu is celebrated as part of Dussehra.
The ghatams are immersed in the local tanks and ponds.
Siricilla weavers produce excellent sarees with attractive patterns.
Peerla Panduga is the symbol of religious tolerance.
We can see a large number of antiques in the Salar Jung Museum.