The Badami cave temples, located in Badami, Karnataka, are an exceptional architectural marvel representing a blend of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain religious traditions. These temples, carved into the hillsides of Badami, stand as early examples of rock-cut architecture in India. Built between the 6th and 8th centuries, the Badami caves have become one of the […]Read More
The Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, represent one of the largest and most impressive rock-cut temple complexes in the world. Spanning a period from 600 to 1000 AD, these caves are a fusion of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religious architecture and art, offering a rare glimpse into the […]Read More
The Gandak River is an important source that has great significance for being culturally, historically, and ecologically rich. The river flows from Nepal as well as India through the states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Being one of the principal tributaries of the Ganges, Gandak had shaped agricultural practices, routes for trade, and traditions in […]Read More
The Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas, form a complex of several Hindu temples intricately connected by walkways. Nestled in the Potohar Plateau region, these temples encircle a sacred pond named Katas. Here, the echoes of centuries blend with the rustle of leaves, inviting pilgrims and wanderers alike. The temples’ origins stretch back […]Read More
Sanskrit is an ancient language that dates back over 3,500 years ago to the Indian subcontinent and continues to be used today, primarily as a liturgical language within Hinduism. It is considered one of the oldest and most revered languages in the world, and it is said to have been used as a language of […]Read More
The fall of the Mauryan Empire witnessed the rise of many native rulers. The most important ruling dynasty that succeeded them in the northwest was the Kushanas founded by Kujula Kadphises. The Kushans were a part of the five clans that got divided from the Yuechi tribes (nomadic pastorals in the western China grassland). The […]Read More
Jagdala Mahavihara was a Buddhist monastery, and a place of learning in Varendra. It was built by the kings of the Pala Empire, which is located in Bangladesh. It is said that Dharmapala, the first ruler of the Pala Empire, had himself built 50 viharas, one of which was Jagdala.Read More
Nagarjuna was an Indian Buddhist thinker and scholarly saint, he is one of the most important philosophers of the entire Asian island. He was born in 150 CE. Nagarjuna is widely regarded as the founder of the secondary school of Buddhist philosophy. It is also believed that Nagarjuna was an advisor to a king of the Satavahana dynasty who ruled the Deccan plateau. Read More