Out of the eighteen mahapuranas, Markandeya Purana is one that also holds significance to people that see shiva as their supreme deity. This Purana is also important to the worshipers of Durga because it includes the Devi Mahatmya. But some people say that the Markandeya text is one of the Puranas that lacks a proper […]Read More
The Shiva Purana stands as one of the most respected and sacred texts within Hindu literature, dedicated to Lord Shiva, the God of destruction and regeneration. This Purana provides a deep narrative of the origins, deeds, and symbolic significance of Shiva. Its narratives extend past mythology and mention elements of devotion, cosmology, and religious philosophy, […]Read More
The Vishnu Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, a book of scriptures covering a wide range of subjects including mythology, theology, and history. Among these, the Vishnu Purana holds a significant place in Hindu cosmology due to its devotion to Vishnu, the protector and preserver of the universe. It is considered one of the […]Read More
Located in present-day Karnataka, Vijayanagar is a historic city that played a significant role in the development of South Indian history. It rose to prominence in the 14th century and flourished as a powerful kingdom for over 200 years. Vijayanagar’s history is etched with its architectural grandeur, political and military success, and cultural significance. What […]Read More
Nagarjunakonda was an historical town and also one of India’s sites that was embedded with rich Buddhist culture. This place possibly stood witness of a beautiful cohabitation of Hindu and Buddhist culture. The scriptures found here were so historically significant that they are now not only present in several museums in India but were also […]Read More
Set on the Malabar Coast of our own Kerala, Muziris used to be a thriving centre of international trade. It is a renowned historical port city which is praised by historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts of historic sea routes, and possessed an essential part in the exchanges between the Mediterranean region, North Africa, the Middle East, […]Read More
One of the most renowned and iconic buildings in Buddhist architecture is the Sanchi Stupa, which is situated in Madhya Pradesh, India. This historic location, which is set on a hill in Sanchi, is a spiritual emblem that symbolizes the long tradition of Buddhism in India in addition to being a work of architectural wonder. […]Read More
Surkotada is one of the lesser known but important archaeological sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. Located in the Kutch region of the Indian state of Gujarat, Surkotada is important for understanding both the urban and rural aspects of this ancient culture. Discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1964, this site has […]Read More
Everyone must have heard of Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, the poet of the magnificent poem ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’. We all know she was an astounding poetess but a very few people know she was also a fierce freedom fighter. Subhadra Kumari Chauhan was a staunch feminist, poetess, and freedom fighter. She is undoubtedly the epitome of […]Read More
Harishankar Parsai Bhavan in Wright Town stands tall as a living testament of the remarkable Indian writer and the most celebrated satirist of Indian literature Harishankar Parsai. Just like there is only one Premchand, only one Shakespeare, only one Chekhov, there will always be only one Harishankar Parsai. His level of satire used in his […]Read More