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CULTURAL EVOLUTION DURING COVID-19 – A CASE STUDY OF BUNDELKHAND REGION IN INDIA

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Dr. Minakshi Soni1*, Dr. Nadeem luqman2 , Mr. Atul B. Gaware3 , Dr. Harish D. Kalan
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si5a.0314

Abstract

The study aims to provide comprehensive knowledge of the Cultural Evolution during Covid 19, specifically the Case Study of the Bundelkhand Region in India. Bundelkhand is a hilly region, divided between the states U.P. & M.P., and known for its glowing culture, great history, wonderful landscapes, and awesome architecture but affected drastically during Corona time. The research is based on primary data (Interviews & Questionnaires) and secondary data. The research reveals that the impact of Covid 19 is on different cultural factors such as Invention, Economy, Conflicts & Disasters, New Ideas, Aesthetics, Rights & Freedom, Laws & Orders, Designs & Infrastructure, Health, Education, Environment, Medical, Art, Music, & Literature, etc. Empirical research finds that virtual darshan played a significant role by binding communities as temples began to promote Live Darshan and e-Puja features on their websites and e-learning platform provided Convenience, Increased Participation, Easy Accessibility, Flexibility, and Preferred Learning Methodology to New Culture of Education System due to closure of Temples and Education Institutes. The researcher analyses that limited attendance of people and various restrictions on social & cultural events & functions which were less expensive, unpolluted, and peaceful made the cultural evolution. The study finds that the working culture was changed and people were choosing to Work from Home to prevent coronavirus infection and took advantage of time flexibility, psychological stress relief, and work-family balance. It is also observed that people started greeting with their Traditional Indian Custom “Namaste”, and also developed the habits of regular handwashing, maintaining hygiene & social distancing, housewives became chefs and were making healthy & tasty food for their family members up to great extent. The study encourages the researcher to investigate the various unexplored areas with respect to Cultural Evolution during Covid -19 in Bundelkhand Region

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