Al Aqsa To Hagia Sophia: Historical Sites At Religious And Cultural Fault Lines
In a divided world, sacred spaces like Al Aqsa and Babri Masjid, which have raised nationalistic fervour, should have endured ...
Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of ...
This Indian palace was made using pulses and stones, was made in honor of…, the palace is located at…
India is renowned for its rich ancient history and remarkable historical landmarks. In this article, we will discuss about the Mandi royal family’s palace, also known as the Damdama Palace ...
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Exploring Cultural significance of Hair
Dr Sonia Verma The narratives of Draupadi and Chanakya provide compelling case studies on the cultural significance of hair manipulation in ancient India. Both figures, although from different ...
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Were the Puranas Shaped by the GODS to Favor Themselves?
You are in ancient India, where knowledge is not recorded in books but passed down orally, carefully curated by sages who ...
Life in black and white
Chess as a metaphor for life, reflecting history, strategy, creativity, and intellect, offering lessons for a well-played ...
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The Untold Ancient Greek Saga of South Asia
South Asia was once the eastern part of the Ancient Greek world, a pivotal yet little explored part of the Greek empire and ...
How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world
He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...
Want a Million Dollars? Get Busy Deciphering This Ancient Script.
A prize offered by an Indian state leader is intended to shed light on a Bronze Age civilization — and settle a cultural ...
Vasant Panchami 2025: Date, History, Significance And Rituals Of The Hindu Festival
Know about Vasant Panchami, celebrated to honor Goddess Saraswati, the arrival of spring, and the vibrant traditions of ...
The politics and poetry of Vālmīki’s Rāmāyaṇa: How an ancient epic shapes Indian culture and enforces inequality in modern India
Vālmīki’s epic poem “The Rāmāyaṇa” is a great work of literature and a treasure of Indian culture — but its political and ...
Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival
A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, ...