-Devashree Kulkarni History remembers kings for their victory in wars and political power but some rulers leave behind a greater legacy. One of such extraordinary ruler was Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the visionary Rajput king who founded the city of Jaipur and transformed it into one of India’s greatest cultural and architectural wonders. Even […]Read More
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The symbol of Swastika, is yet another, in fact the most auspicious and important of symbols in Hinduism. Similar to its usage as that of the symbol Om, Swastika—a shape of two crosses—is drawn outside of Hindu homes, on vehicles, used elaborately during the weddings and carved on the walls and architectural designs of Hindu […]Read More