An archaeological site Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters shows how prehistoric population in India lived. These shelters, the World heritage website declared in 2003, are some of the oldest archaeological resources pointing to human presence in the Indian subcontinent. The rock shelters function an in depth collection of prehistoric art, from paleolithic […]Read More
Adi Shankaracharya in Dwadash Stotra says, “In the land of holy Godavari, I meditate with exclusive devotion to the Triambakeshwar, the Trimurti, who always resides on the top of Sahyadri. All the sins of devotees who come here for darshan with pure bhava are destroyed.” Sitting in the foothills of the 3 hills Brahmagiri, Nilagiri […]Read More
Also known as ancient Jericho, tell es-Ruler is possibly one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Located in Jordan Valley near modern-day city of Jericho in West Bank, Tell es-Ruler is a place where history, mythology and paleontology come together. Also sometimes referred to as the “oldest city on earth,” this ancient […]Read More
Did you know that a woman philosopher and scholar defeated Shankaracharya in a debate which lasted for 21 days? If not, keep reading to meet one of the highly learned and ingenious female scholars of vedic times. She debated with Shankaracharya on behalf of her husband when he started losing and emerged victorious. Ubhaya Bharti’s […]Read More
Maitreyi was one of the great female saints of India who chose the path to immortality over her husband’s materialistic wealth. She was a highly learned and knowledgeable sage paving the educational path for women to come. Having written ten hymns for the Rig Veda, Maitreyi has become one of the few women philosophers who […]Read More
The Kapila Purana is a notable piece of Hindu religious literature. As one of the eighteen Upapuranas, it explores different areas of cosmology, theology, and philosophy. This text is credited to the sage Kapila, who is respected as the founder of the Samkhya school of thought. This text provides a great insight into old Indian […]Read More
In Indian history fame and recognition never made it to the forefront. Despite their blood sweat and tears, their stories often remain buried beneath the tales of more prominent figures. Yet, it was these quiet patriots, those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, who helped shape the India’s destiny. One such hero was Sher Singh […]Read More
Nimbarka, also known as Nimbarkacharya, was a Hindu philosopher and theologian who founded the Nimbarka Sampradaya, a tradition within Vaishnavism. He is best known for his teachings on the dualistic-non-dualistic philosophy called Dvaitadvaita. Nimbarka’s devotion to Radha and Krishna and his unique philosophical contributions have left a lasting impact on Hinduism. Nimbarka was born in […]Read More
During a time period when independence was mainly a male-dominated movement, Sivagami Ammayer rolled the dice in accordance to her own will, even if there were grave opposition present on the other side. The Indian Freedom Movement consisted of more women than one can imagine. However most of their contributions still stay largely undocumented, and […]Read More
Kashi Vishwanath temple in Banaras is one of the most revered and visited jyotirlingas of India. It is a monument to India’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage and is located in the holy city of Varanasi. With a millennium-long history, this temple has seen countless pilgrims come and go, empires rise and fall, and unending […]Read More