While reading through pieces of Indus Valley Civilization, Lothal stands out as one which pointed at the maritime connections and trade along with immaculate craftsmanship of the period. Lothal was a prosperous port town renowned for its well-organized dockyard, which aided in trade with far-off places like Mesopotamia. The flourishing trade in beads, jewels, and […]Read More
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Pahargarh Caves, therefore, are a quite difficult to grasp yet a massive archeological site located in the interiors of Madhya Pradesh, India, surrounded by the monotony of modern way of life they hide an amazing collection of prehistoric paintings and other remainders in the rocky surface compared to other nicely-acknowledged cave websites in Ajanta, Ellora […]Read More
While most of us study about Indus valley civilization in school or come across it in college, only some people truly get to explore the details and beauty of it. Kalibangan is one of the places that provide you with a chance to look into the past and its people. This archaeological site, which was […]Read More
THE PEACOCK DRESS: the fashionable take on imperialism, appropriation, and
The words appropriation and appreciation are often confused with one another. Appreciation is when a culture and its things are respected and appreciated, while appropriation is something imperialistic states often find themselves indulging in. the peacock dress that Lady Curzon wore was though designed by Jean-Philippe Worth the handwork of zardozi technique was all done […]Read More
There are several well-kept secrets; historical and mythological sites with a natural setting are Mangar Bani and Anangpur caves, situated in the mechanically shaped Aravalli hill range. The only remaining sacred grove plantation near Delhi; Mangar Bani has a deep historical as well as environmental importance. The Anangpur caves which is located adjacent to it […]Read More
Often called as the ‘Meera of Modern Times’ Mahadevi Verma is one of the four prominent pillars of Chhayawadi era of Hindi literature. Who doesn’t know Mahadevi Verma? We all have grown up reading stories about her pets like Gillu – the squirrel, Neelkanth – the peacock, Sona – the deer, Gaura – the cow, […]Read More
Better known as ‘Upanyas Samrat’ or ‘the king of novels’ by his contemporary writer fellows, Munshi Premchand is one of the highly celebrated Hindi and Urdu language writer. It won’t be wrong to call him the pioneer of modern Hindi literature. Munshi Premchand was one of the very few writers who felt the pulse of […]Read More
The Unakoti rock carvings hold an important place as one of the heritage sites in India. Located in Tripura in the north east of India, it is said to be around 180 kms away from the capital of this state. Unakoti provides evidence of ancient Saiva worship in Tripura from 8th-9th centuries CE. Not only […]Read More
GANESH PURANA: seeing Lord Ganesha in a different light
There are only two upapuranas also known as the minor puranas that are constructed around the Hindu lord Ganesha. One of them being Ganesh purana is consequently an important text for the Ganpataya denomination of Hinduism that worships Ganesha as their main deity. This purana is majorly split into two parts, one being Upasanakhanda that […]Read More
The Divine Journey to Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga: Shiva’s Eternal Blessing
The historic temple of Rameshwaram is rich in mythology, history, and legend. It offers a distinctive architectural style that distinguishes it from other temples in India. Situated in the Tamil Nadu town of Rameshwaram, India, Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga is a site of immense religious and historical significance. Among the twelve Jyotirlingas, it is thought to be […]Read More