The Ancient stone with Tai script discovered in Arunachal Pradesh in Longvi village, is a landmark moment for Northeast Indian...
Dunhuang Dance is steeped in Buddhist themes, a tradition that originated in India. As Buddhism spread along the Silk Road,...
In the serene village of Hedathale, located in the Nanjangudu taluk of Karnataka, lies a magnificent temple that is sure to leave visitors in awe. The Lakshmikantha swamy Temple stands as a timeless testament to the rich cultural and architectural heritage of South India. Built in 1187 AD by King
The Veerabhadreshwara Temple in Keladi, Karnataka, is a striking example of India’s rich cultural and architectural heritage. This temple is particularly renowned for its intricate stone-carved maze, known locally as the Nagamandala, located within the ceilings of the Navaranga Mantapa. Constructed during the 16th century by the Nayaka chiefs, the
Though credit is given to the Hoysalas, for perfecting the art of temple building, but do you know that the first advances were made by the Chalukyas of Kalyana. The Kalyana Chalukyas were the first to use soapstone as the main material. Till then temples were built with sandstone. Art
It is within these inscriptions that the oldest evidence of zero can be seen, in the form of the number 270. The number 270, carved into the temple’s walls, holds a deep symbolic meaning. It refers to the size of land, symbolizing the vastness and abundance that zero represents. These
Even after a number of storms, rain, earthquakes or tsunami, this stone remains standing here like this. Thousands of years have passed but it has not moved from its place. It is said that this butter ball, about 20 feet high and 16 feet in diameter, has been stuck in
The opening chapter of the book Ponniyin Selvan, authored by Kalki Krishnamurthy, is set on the banks of the Veera Narayana Lake. The author gives an elaborate description of the features of the Veeranam Lake: A Historical Reservoir in Tamil Nadu with a Catchment Area of 25 km and the
Did you know there is a wide and detailed description of Atlantis already given in the ancient record of Mahabharata and in the Puranas that point toward the same geographical location as previously assumed by many historians? The nature of Atlantis in Vedic history is given as a sacred and
One of the most fascinating aspects of ancient Indian science is the knowledge of fertilization and reproduction. How did the ancient Indians know about the process of fertilization without an ultrasound machine?
Lord Rama and other Ikshvaku Kings had no connection and relevance beyond India.* These were the dynasties that conquered and brought about legacies throughout thousands of years, strategizing civilization.
This shloka from the Rigveda suggests an understanding of the force of gravity, although it does not provide a detailed explanation of its principles. Another significant reference can be found in the ancient Indian text called Surya Siddhanta, believed to have been written around the 5th century CE. Surya Siddhanta