Megh (other)
Megh ( in Sanskrit) may refer to: * Meghalaya or Megh Alaya, a state in northeastern India, meaning "cloud abode" * Megh (raga), a classical Indian raga * Meghwal, a people of northwest India and Pakistan * Cyclone Megh, a cyclone in the Arabian sea that struck the island of Socotra in 2015 See also * *Megha (other) Megha means "cloud" in several Indian languages, comes from the Sanskrit word मेघ (megha, "cloud"). It may refer to: Films * ''Megha'' (1996 film), hi, मेघा, an Indian Hindi-language film. * ''Megha'' (2014 film), ta, மேகà ...

Meghalaya
Meghalaya (, or , meaning "abode of clouds"; from Sanskrit , "cloud" + , "abode") is a states and union territories of India, state in northeastern India. Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: (a) the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills and (b) the Garo Hills.History of Meghalaya State
Government of India Meghalaya was previously part of Assam, but on 21 January 1972, the districts of Khasi, Garo and Jaintia Hills became the new state of Meghalaya. The population of Meghalaya as of 2014 is estimated to be 3,211,474. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,430 square kilometres, with a length-to-breadth ratio of about 3:1.Meghal ...
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Megh (raga)
Megh is a Hindustani classical raga. The meaning of Megh in Sanskrit is 'Cloud'. Hence this raga is mostly sung or played in the Monsoon season. Another raga which describes rain is raga Malhar. So these 2 ragas where merged and a new raga was developed, this raga is raga Megh Malhar. The Carnatic Music equivalent of this raga is Madhyamavati. Theory Arohana & Avarohana Arohana: Avarohana: Pakad Vadi & Samavadi In this raga vadi is Sa and samavadi is Pa - Re is used a lot but always sliding down from M, n always slides from P Organization & Relationships Related ragas: Ragas of Malhar family, namely Megh Malhar, Miyan ki Malhar, Gaud Malhar, Ramdasi Malhar, Dhuliya Malhar, etc. as well as Madhmad Sarang. Thaat: Kafi. Mixture The meaning of Megh in Sanskrit is 'Cloud'. Hence this raga is mostly sung or played in the Monsoon season. Another raga which describes rain is raga Malhar. So these 2 ragas where merged and a new raga was developed, this raga is raga Megh Ma ...
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Meghwal
The Meghwal (also known as Megh and Meghraj) people live primarily in northwest India, with a small population in Pakistan. Their traditional occupation was agricultural farming, cattle-herding and weaving. Meghwals are known for their contribution to embroidery and the textile industry. Most are Hindu by religion, with Rishi Megh, Kabir, and Ram Devji, and Bankar Mataji their chief gods. Synonyms The Meghwal community is known by various names, depending on location. Examples include ''Balai,'' ''Menghwar, Bhambhi ,meghwar, meghwanshi, Kamad, Rikhia''. Origins They claim to have descended from Rishi Megh, a saint who had the power to bring rain from the clouds through his prayer. The word ''Meghwar'' is derived from the Sanskrit words ''megh'', meaning clouds and rain, and ''war'' (Hindi: वार), meaning a group, son and child. (Sanskrit: वार:) Literally, then, the words ''Meghwal'' and ''Meghwar'' connote a people who belong to Megh lineage. However, it is the ...
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Cyclone Megh
Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Megh is regarded as the worst tropical cyclone to ever strike the Yemeni island of Socotra, causing additional destruction there after Cyclone Chapala hit the same island. Megh formed on November 5, 2015, in the eastern Arabian Sea, and followed a path similar to Chapala. After moving northward, the cyclone turned to the west, and fueled by warm water temperatures, it quickly intensified. On November 7, the storm developed an eye in the center and began to rapidly intensify into a mature cyclone. By the next day, the India Meteorological Department estimated peak 3 minute sustained winds of , and the American-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center estimated 1 minute winds of . Shortly thereafter, the cyclone brushed the northern coast of Socotra. The storm steadily weakened thereafter, especially after it skirted the northern Somalia coast. After entering the Gulf of Aden, Megh turned to the west-northwest and struck southwester ...
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