Captain James Cook’s Men Got Blind In This Forest Of Tamilnadu : Thillai Vanam – The Ancient Legacy of Chidambaram | Thillai Forest
Chidambaram was known as Thillai vanam because there was a forest full of a type of Thillai tree. This medicinal thillai tree is the main tree of Chidambaram Nataraja temple . The town got its name as Thillai because of the dense growth of thillai trees in Chidambaram area. Later this town Sidd-Ambaram became Maruvi Chidambaram. Sidh means knowledge and Ambaram means clearing. History says that eventually the town of Thillai was ruined.
Explore the Miracles of Hasanamba Temple in Karnataka
The Hasanamba Temple, devoted to Hasanamba Mata, is renowned for its miraculous occurrences that have captivated countless devotees and visitors. One of the most astonishing phenomena observed within the temple is the perpetual presence of a lit lamp. This lamp, symbolizing the divine light of Hasanamba Mata, is believed by devotees to remain untarnished by time, reflecting an ongoing connection between the spiritual realm and the earthly plane.
Unveiling the Past: The 4600-Year-Old Woman of Rakhigarhi
Rakhigarhi, an archaeological site that has long intrigued scholars, stands as a pivotal repository of the Harappan civilization’s legacy. Its significance was heightened by the discovery of a woman’s skeleton, believed to be around 4600 years old. This find has not only connected us to our ancestors but has also sparked a reevaluation of prehistoric migratory narratives.
3730 Ikshvaku Period Coins Pot Found in Telangana, Phanigiri, Suryapet
Among the artifacts found was an earthen pot, measuring 16.7 cm in diameter and 15 cm in height, buried at a depth of two feet. Inside this pot, they discovered a total of 3,730 lead coins. Each coin, with an average weight of 2.3g. Each coin featured an elephant symbol on one side and the Ujjain symbol on the other.
These coins are believed to belong to the Ikshvaku period, dating between the third and fourth centuries CE
1300 Years Old Temples Discovered In Nalgonda District Of Telangana | Nalgonda Temples
Two 1300-year-old temples were unearthed, shedding light on the region’s glorious past and adding to its archaeological treasures. These temples have been unearthed in the village of Mudimanikyam. This village is situated along the banks of the river Krishna in Nalgonda district, Telangana. The discovery was made by a team led by Dr. M. A. Srinivasan and S. Ashok Kumar from the Public Research Institute of History, Archaeology, and Heritage (PRIHAH). These findings provide valuable insights into the region’s rich cultural heritage.
The Oseberg Buddha: A Hidden Link Between the Vikings and India
A well-preserved Viking vessel that was excavated in Norway in 1904, there is one that stands out for its enigmatic origin and meaning: the Oseberg Buddha. This is a small statuette of a seated man in the lotus position, with a flat head and a peaceful expression. His chest is decorated with red and yellow enamel and four swastikas, a symbol of auspiciousness and good fortune in Buddhism.
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