#Jeanne d'Arc of India

[airgetlamhh]

I have no clue if you intend to ever do a write-up of Lostbelt 4, but I have to say: it feels so weird that Lakshmi Bai is written with so much more respect in Lostbelt 4 than literally anywhere else in the game.

I had one in the works but it kinda fell by the wayside—I might come back to it depending on how the time goes.

Lakshmi Bai is a pretty unfortunate case of being written quite respectfully in the Lostbelt where she appears and then every time after just sorta being boiled down to the basics of her situation. The fact that she looks like Jeanne because Takeuchi heard the name "The Jeanne d'Arc of India" once and went crazy with it is just the cherry on top.

At least 4 does her quite well, both from the perspective of who she is and how she'd react to someone like Holmes, and from the perspective of someone arguing the righteousness of destroying the Lostbelts.

[elycchan]

Indo Icons (4/5): Aśvatthāman and Lakshmi Bai

1/5 (Ganesha/Karna)

2/5 (Arjuna/Junao)

3/5 (Parvati and Kama)

5/5 (Rama/Sita)

Fourth batch of the indos icon set! The last two icons will be Rama and Sita! 

[indiaporama]

Jeanne d'Arc... Pondichery

[katzkinder]

The Identity of Freya's Demon

kicks door down [Akihiko voice] I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

Spoilers for chapter 112 under the cut!

Okay okay okay, SO, in the new chapter that just dropped, Freya says this

And looking at it, it seems pretty straightforward, right? Saint Germaine used a werewolf as the basis of her form, therefore, the demon is a werewolf.

Except.

Except except except! There's that little word there. "Form"

A werewolf was used as the basis for Freya's physical form. And if you look at her demon...

His clothing, his jewelry, and his manner of acting, speech, and silhouette...

Nothing about him is very "werewolf," now is it? So, what is he??

Simply speaking, from the very first moment I saw him, I always thought he resembled the "Asura," a class of beings from Indian religions which, in its Buddhist context, can be translated as "titan, demigod, or antigod." They're a power seeking race who can possess either good or bad qualities, and are constantly locked in battle with the more benevolent Devas.

An important note to make here in relation to how this particular identity is relevant to Inner Wrath's actions is how, despite always being in battle with what we, from an outside perspective, would consider the "good" Devas, in the myths discussing their ferocious fights, the hostility portrayed by the Asura is spoken of with neutrality, neither possessing moral connotations or condemnations... Much like how Wrath as a sin is discussed within the context of Servamp as a shield one can use to protect oneself, or to hurt others with.

Another interesting tidbit is the idea some scholars have put forth is that the word "asura" may be related to the word "Aesir," with both meaning "lord, powerful spirit, god". Given Freya's VERY obvious Norse mythology theming, there's no possible way I could pass up mentioning this!

And finally... Y'all ready for the wild shot? The pièce de résistance? My number one find during all this fucking research (I lied, I already knew about this connection from playing Fate Grand Order of all the goddamn things, but I still looked into it FAR more because god knows that franchise plays it fast and loose with history)?

Smacks Servamp this baby can hold so many incredibly historical and mythological connections.

So Iduna has quite a bit of Jeanne D'arc references strewn about her character, but get this. There's a tie to Jeanne D'arc and Indian history, with Indian culture being from which the Asura originates, naturally.

Rani Lakshmi Bai, aka the Jeanne D'arc of India.

When the 22 year old queen refused to hand over Jhansi to the British, she valiantly fought off invaders even after she and her troops were vastly outnumbered. She later died on the battlefield, having fought alongside her people while dressed as a man. Her courage, strength, intelligence,led her to become an integral symbol for the fight for Indian independence from under British rule.

How's THAT for sticking a fork in it? ;3c

[damonfeuers-tragic-fate]

[judgemark45]

BAY OF BENGAL (April 5, 2021) Ships operate in the Bay of Bengal during exercise La Perouse 2021. La Perouse consists of naval assets from Australia, France, India, Japan and the United States. La Perouse is an exercise conducted during the annual French Navy midshipman deployment called Mission Jeanne d'Arc. The exercise is designed to conduct training, enhance cooperation in maritime surveillance, maritime interdiction operations, and air operations. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet employs 50-70 ships and submarines across the Western Pacific and Indian oceans.U.S. 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (Photo courtesy of French Navy)

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[j-r-macready]

210406-N-NO824-0002 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: BAY OF BENGAL (April 5, 2021) Ships operate in the Bay of Bengal during exercise La Perouse 2021. La Perouse consists of naval assets from Australia, France, India, Japan and the United States. La Perouse is an exercise conducted during the annual French Navy midshipman deployment called Mission Jeanne d'Arc. The exercise is designed to conduct training, enhance cooperation in maritime surveillance, maritime interdiction operations, and air operations. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet employs 50-70 ships and submarines across the Western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (Photo courtesy of French Navy)

[bidonicart]

Third art livestream: Joan of Arc and Gilles de Rais, this time in monochrome India ink! We all know Jeanne d'Arc: a peasant girl who claimed God talked to her, made to lead the French army against the English in the 100 Years War, tried and burned as heretic and eventually rehabilitated and canonized, becoming the patron saint of France. Gilles de Rais, a French nobleman, fought alongside her, and like her was later put on trial; though not for fabricated accusations of heresy, but for well funded suspicions that he had kidnapped, sexually abused, tortured and killed dozens of kids. He was sentenced to death by hanging and is traditionally believed to be the inspiration behind the Bluebeard fairytale. Since I learned about Gilles' involvement with Jeanne's campaign, I've been fascinated by these two characters; how they crossed their paths and fought for a common cause, only to eventually go down in history one as a saint, and the other as a monster.

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[multafata-a]

There's an actual lore reason why Lakshmi looks like Jeanne, apparently she was known as the Jeanne d'Arc of India.

shitty reason for a new saberface but, at least it’s a reason instead of purely just takeuchi

[nyameowtherfucker]

i'm trying to decide whether or not I want Sima Yi/Reines.. Lakshmibai looks really interesting. Mori Nagayoshi (FERAL PONYTAILS AHHHHFDKFSJDKSJ!!?!?!?!?!?! and i read his dialogue thingies and he just.. he wants a tea party so bad.. I WANNA GIVE HIM ALL THE TEA PARTIES?!)..

MORI NAGAYOSHI IS CUTE??? WHAT THE HELL? I hear a lot of good things about Sima Yi... Laksmibai IS neat, I was upset about her design looking like Jeanne until I found out that she's referred to as the Jeanne D'Arc of India. I mean, you could have given us an original design without defaulting to Jeanne's face though...? I'll take it...

[philautiad]

Go figure that even the Jeanne d'Arc of India doesn't consider herself a saint either

[love-hruday-chand-reddy-stu-blog]

5 Most Popular Places to Visit in Pondicherry

Pondicherry, also known as Puducherry, is the capital of the Union Territory of Pondicherry and also one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India.  Located along the Coromandel Coast, Pondicherry is a former French colony and has been touted as the French Riviera of the East. Popularly called as Pondi, this pretty little town is known for its astounding beauty, large boulevards, brightly painted houses with high compound walls, colonial buildings, gothic churches, classic heritage monuments, serene beaches and authentic French cuisine. For eager travelers, backpackers and families alike, Pondicherry is the perfect holiday destination to experience the best of French culture and history.There are so many places to visit and experience Pondicherry Tourism. Here is the list of 5 best Places to visit in Pondicherry.

Pondicherry Beach 

Pondicherry Beach or Promenade Beach is one of the most popular places to visit in Pondicherry along the coast of Bay of Bengal. This beach is also known by multiple names like Rock Beach due to rocks along the beach, Gandhi Beach because of statue of Mahatma Gandhi. It is a 1.5 km long stretch of rocky beach with benches and wide pavement for morning and evening walks. This is one of the wonderful locations to observe some of the most amazing sunrises in India. The beach has statues of Jeanne d'Arc Dupleix, Mahatma Gandhi, and War Memorial. There is also a 27 m tall old Lighthouse near this place. 

Botanical Garden 

Spread over an area of 22 acres, Botanical Gardens is one of the most visited Pondicherry Tourist Places and is also a famous retreat for locals as well as tourists. The main gate of the garden is reminiscent of French architecture and is in contrast with the Old Tamil Town around. The garden was laid out in 1826 in an ornate French style with pruned trees, beautiful flower beds, gravel lined paths and fountains. 

Though the garden was started by the French colonists, Perrottet was instrumental in transforming the place into a botanical garden in 1831. Visitors can see his memorial in the center of Botanical Gardens. The musical fountain show in the evenings of weekends makes Botanical Garden look even more enchanting. It also boasts of a Japanese rock structure and an aquarium. 

Paradise Beach 

Paradise Beach is an isolated beach located at Chunnambar near Pondicherry. This is one of the most popular beaches of Pondicherry and also one of the best Pondicherry tourist places. The beach attracts large number of tourists due to its smooth sand and crystal clear waters. Also known as Plage Paradiso, this beach offers spectacular boating facilities in Chunnambar River, with the lush green plantations and backwaters in the backdrop. This beach is famed for its lovely sunbathing options and resting under the cool breeze of palm trees. Beach volleyball, water sports equipment, beach umbrellas, nets and fishing rods are also available at Paradise Beach. 

Matrimandir- Auroville 

Auroville is an experimental township and a universal town of humanity, where people can live peacefully, irrespective of nationality, colour, caste and creed. It was founded by Mirra Alfassa in 1968 and was designed by the French architect Roger Anger. The purpose of Auroville was to emphasize human unity and was endorsed by UNESCO and the Government of India. Auroville houses the Matrimandir at the center. It is a 100 foot high spherical structure with the lotus bud shaped foundation. Its outer walls are decorated by gold-encased discs. The structure has an exquisite meditation chamber of white marble floor and walls. It is described as a place of perfect peace immersed in light refracted through a prism inserted in the topmost part of the dome. It has around twelve gardens, lakes and an amphitheater. Paradise beach is must include tourist place in all Pondicherry Tour Packages.

Aurobindo Ashram 

Sri Aurobindo Ashram is an ashram and a spiritual center located in Pondicherry. Founded by Sri Aurobindo and Mirra Alfassa, The Mother, in 1926, it is one of the major highlights of Pondicherry and is visited by thousands of people from all over the world. The ashram is also the place of Samadhi of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. It is one of the most popular places to visit in Pondicherry for those who wish to attain eternal peace and harmony. It comprises several buildings and there are around 1,200 members along with 400 students living in this center. Thousands of tourists, followers and visitors come here during festivals.

[j-r-macready]

210406-N-NO824-0003 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: BAY OF BENGAL (April 5, 2021) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) operates in the Bay of Bengal during exercise La Perouse 2021. La Perouse consists of naval assets from Australia, France, India, Japan and the United States. La Perouse is an exercise conducted during the annual French Navy midshipman deployment called Mission Jeanne d'Arc. The exercise is designed to conduct training, enhance cooperation in maritime surveillance, maritime interdiction operations, and air operations. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet employs 50-70 ships and submarines across the Western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (Photo courtesy of French Navy)