Namaste Odia and Kannada languages, or a different greeting word is "āyubōvan" (ආයුබෝවන්) which has the meaning "wishing long life". Namaste Namaste (, Devanagari: नमस्ते, ), sometimes spoken as "Namaskar" and "Namaskaram", is a customary Hindu greeting. The term has origins in the Vedic period on the Indian subcontinent. In the contemporary era, it is found on the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and among the Hindu diaspora worldwide. It is used both for salutation and valediction. "Namaste" is usually spoken with a slight bow and hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointing upwards, thumbs close to the chest. This gesture
Cultural activities of Maharashtra followed and played sport. Kabaddi and hockey are also played with fervor. Children’s games include Viti-Dandu (Gilli-danda in Hindi) and Pakada-pakadi (tag). Cultural activities of Maharashtra Religions and Social Activities in Maharashtra are well diverse democracy and all mixed cultures as like the rest of India. Maharashtra has a history of more than 1000 years in Religions, Social Festivals, diverse cultures and much more. Lord Ganesha's devotion is celebrated by Ganesh Chaturthi ("Ganesh's birthday") in August–September of every year. Lalbaugcha Raja, Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, Shri Ashtavinayaka's are the major holy places for Maharashtrians. In modern times Nisargadatta Maharaj, a Shudra