The new Indian Parliament building, set to be completed by 2022, marks a significant milestone in the nation’s democratic journey. This state-of-the-art structure promises to embody India’s rich cultural diversity and symbolize the aspirations of ‘New India’ as the country celebrates its 75th anniversary of independence. In this article, we explore the intricacies of the […]Read More
North-eastern India’s Magadha, an ancient kingdom, was once located in what is now the state of Bihar. Between the sixth and eighth centuries after the Common Era, it served as the foundation for several larger kingdoms or empires. The strategic location of Magadha in the Ganges (Ganga) River valley, which allowed it to dominate communication […]Read More
MahaJanpada : Kashi – Twice older than history and Traditions
Kashi Mahajanapada, one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas, was founded in Varanasi by the first king Kash of the Chandra dynasty. That is why Varanasi is also known as ‘Kashi’, Kashi is one of those Mahajanapadas which emerged in the 6th century, today this region includes Bhojpur, Rohtas, and Kaimur districts. One of the oldest continuously […]Read More
There are several ancient mysteries that shaped the past of Japan. The spellbinding plethora of myths, beliefs, and rites that the Japanese mythology behold have been passed down to generations through oral tradition, archaeological sources, traditional art, and literary sources. The oldest surviving accounts of Japanese mythology are literary sources that include the “Kojiki” written […]Read More
Bhagiratha the king who brought Ganga from heaven to earth was born out of two mothers. The story is unique just like Bhagiratha and his works. Even in today’s environment, queer romance struggles to be recognized, let alone celebrated. Pride parades intended to familiarise, bold films intended to educate, and artwork intended to normalize this […]Read More
Shiva is commonly described as the ultimate man because he represents ultimate masculinity, yet in the Ardhanarishvara form of Shiva, one-half of him is a fully formed woman. Shiva was in a blissful state, and Parvati was drawn to him as a result.Read More
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that evolved in Indian society over thousands of years and has been practised ever since. It involves a variety of exercises designed to keep a person in shape and help them overcome various illnesses and disabilities. It's also regarded as a reliable meditation technique for calming the mind and body. Yoga is a form of exercise that is practised all over the world. Read More
PrideOfied : Bahuchara Mata the Patron goddess of Hijrahs
Bahuchara Mata, a manifestation of Mother Goddess, is the Patron Goddess of the Hijra community, which means eunuchs or hermaphrodites, or Trans Gender today. The term 'transgender' was coined by civil rights activists.Read More
Aravan was the son of Arjuna and the Naga princess Ulupi. He was killed by the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra conflict, but according to legend, he dedicated his life to the Goddess Kali to secure the Pandavas' triumph in the war. In India, he is also known as the god of the transgender population. Aravan references can also be found in the Vishnu Purana and the Bhagavata Purana, in addition to the Mahabharata. Read More
Shikhandi is born a male but becomes transgender as a result of Shiva bestowing the capacity to remember her former lives on her. In any case, Shikhandi gets his chance to be the cause of Bhishma's death near the end of the Mahabharata during the Kurukshetra war, as Shiva prophesied, and the question of his gender plays a key role. Read More