HindiPod101 Advanced Audio Blog Curriculum

In this series, you will learn in-depth about the culture of India. You’ll learn about different famous cities and regions, holidays, tourist destinations, and more. Along the way, you’ll pick up sophisticated expressions and advanced grammar in this Audio Blog series that is presented entirely in Hindi.

Lesson	Title	Topic	Summary	Cultural Fact	Vocab
1	One Long-Lasting Indian Party	Tamil Nadu	Festivals based on farming and according to positions of planets and stars, beautiful ocean scenery, religious sites, delicacies	Legends behind Pongal celebrations	रंग चावल गुड़ गन्ना केला सींग घंटी कीमती पत्थर
2	India's Famous Building in an Unknown City	Agra	Home to the Taj Mahal as well as Agra Fort and Fatepursikhri, famous for clothing and accessories	Marble and leather	प्रेम मशहूर किला विशव् धरोहर ज़री-जरद् ोज़ी विशषे ता
3	Take a Byte Out of the Competition in India	Bangalore	India's Silicon Valley ("Byte Basket"), benefits of IT boom for education	Companies as families	शिक्षा छात्र किताब तेज़ी बड़ी सकारात्मक
4	Flying High in India	Gujurat	Home of Gandhi, kite festival	Kite spinoffs	ऋणी पतंग आसमान मोमबत्ती व्यायाम स्वास्थ्य सत्य वरत्मान
5	Come Party with the Goddess of Money in Delhi!	Delhi	Contains India's capital (New Delhi), large influx following independence, Republic Day address, religious festivals, tourist attractions	Crafts and food	राजधानी ऐतिहासिक राजनैतिक गणतंत्र दिवस दुकान आभूषण आकर्षण हस्तशिल्प
6	Mesmerized by the Melting Gold Mirages!	Jaisalmer	Beauty of mirages, Desert Fair, Golden Palace, night tours	Telling castes apart in the Thar Desert	सूरज रेत हवा सोना मेला ऊंट समय चाँद
7	India's Most Intriguing Adventure	Kerala	Bird Sanctuary, backwater trips, Trivandrum Zoo, tea plantation, spice production, cuisine, massage	Coconut water	पक्षी पेड़ राजा चाय प्राचीन मसाले पानी
8	Do You Need a Fresh Start? Mumbai Is the Place for You!	Mumbai	Local train, source of employment, picnic destination	Spirit of solidarity	देश नीवं जीवन रेलगाड़ी प्रमुख मजदूर शाम
9	Pride and Confidence in One of the Oldest Civilizations in the World	Punjab	Famous citizens, age of civilization, music, agriculture	Punjabi dishes	संगीत, गायक, औरत, सुंदर, टोकरी, प्रथम, गेहूँ
10	India's Water World	Udaipur	Beauty, story of Maharana Pratap Ji, Lake Palace, water management	Dress and diet	दक्षिण पर्वत जंगल घोड़ा प्राकृतिक जल
11	Celebrate India's Most Precious Resource on Children's Day!	Children's Day	Coincides with birth of first prime minister, child abuse, call to action	Prizes and fairs	बाल स्नेह जूता श्रम विकास कल्याण विवाह बचपन
12	Indian Savings Everywhere!	Diwali	Ways to celebrate: noisemakers, market/retail discounts (bonanza)	Diwali discounts	सपना छूट ऋण ब्याज आभूषण ग्राहक
13	Follow the Path of Nonviolence, Love, and Truth in India	Gandhi Jayanti	Birthplace, emphasis on local economy, symbolic legacy	Gandhi on Indian money	आदर पूरा तस्वीर धर्म पुजारी सत्य शांति
14	This Prosperous Indian Idol Will Banish All Obstacles!	Ganesh Chaturthi	Son of Shiva and Parvati, god of wisdom and prosperity, worshiped first on auspicious occasions, cleaning and decorating idols, establishment of holiday	Mouse and elephant symbolism	पुत्र धरती समस्या मूर्ति मंदिर दूध जनम्दिन
15	The Natural Colors of India	Holi	Ways to celebrate: throw water, eat sweets, drink bhaang liquor, sing, dance, eco-friendly dyes	Legend of King Hiranyakashyap	गुबब्ारा अनजान रंग चंदन नदी बाजार बसंत
16	Gaining Independence in India	Independence Day	Series of foreign rulers, long British rule, mercantilism, revolts, Ghandi's movement, modern celebration	Ways to celebrate	गरीब आज़ादी पौधा स्वतंत्रता-सैनानी श्रदध्ांजली भ्रषट्ाचार समस्या
17	Circles of Flowers and Giant Snakes in India?	Onam	Occasion: King Mahabali of Kerala gave his kingdom to Vishnu and went to the underworld. Ways to celebrate: round flowers, lamps, singing, dancing, snake boat race	Feasting	दयालु सुन्दर फूल नौका सांप चप्पू
18	The Strength of Indian Family Bonds	Rakhi	Ways to celebrate: brothers promise to protect their sisters; sisters decorate special trays, give their brothers sweets, and apply a red mark to their brothers' heads	Indra's sacred thread	माला वचन हल्दी तोहफ़ा डाक बहन भाई चावल
19	The Republic of India	Republic Day	History of the protests that led to Indian independence and promulgation of a constitution	Ways to celebrate	रविवार राष्ट्रपति शासन घोषणा सम्राट राषट््रीय सदस्य
20	The Key to a Successful Future in India Begins with Your Teacher	Teachers' Day	Coincides with birthday of second president; reputation of teaching profession not great at first, but improved thanks to that president's efforts	President Radha Krishnan	शिक्षक उम्र विषय सरल समाज ऋणी उजज््वल
21	An Indian Message of Religion and Antiquity	Ajanta & Ellora	Physical features, beauty, depiction of Indian religions	Discovery of the caves	आश्रय रहस्य गुफा इतिहास अनमोल एकता चिन्तन
22	Replenish with the Shining Sapphire and Tropical Paradise of India	Andaman Nicobar Island	Location, environment, ecology, Cellular Jail	The island's appeal	जगत स्वर्ग हवा घर सज़ा सांप
23	Relax in the Boundless Waves and Silvery Sands of India	Goa	Natural beauty, nightlife, water sports	Cuisine	रेत रात ज़िन्दगी तनाव समुद्रतट लोग तैरना
24	What Sacrifices Would You Make to Live in an Indian Castle?	Chittorgarh Fort	Structure, monuments, Jauhar sacrifice, Tower of Victory	Sacks of Chittorgarh	आक्रमण रक्षा किला दीवार रानी रक्त निर्माण
25	Are You Pure Enough for the Indian Temple of Gold?	The Golden Temple	Sacred to Sikhs and Hindus, ornate structure, destroyed many times	Purification before entry	साल अमृत द्वार दिशा रोशनी मुकुट