In the religious heart of Varanasi, the city is considered the eternal sanctuary of Lord Shiva. There stands one of the most strange and powerful deities of Shiva, the Kaal Bhairav Temple. Kaal Bhairav is conventionally considered the Kotwal or guardian deity of Varanasi. This deity is protector and, at times, disciplinarian, embodying both time […]Read More
Sachchidananda Hirananda Vatsyayan, popularly known by his pen name Agyeya (1911–1987), was a revolutionary poet, novelist, and thinker who reshaped modern Hindi literature. His writings, characterized by experimental techniques and existential themes, earned him the reputation of being a literary pioneer. Agyeya’s literary contributions reflect his quest for individual freedom, intellectual exploration, and artistic innovation. […]Read More
Makhanlal Chaturvedi (1889–1968), a luminary in Indian literature, was a revolutionary poet, writer, and journalist whose works ignited the fire of patriotism during India’s struggle for independence. Popularly known as Panditji, he was not just a literary genius but also a staunch nationalist whose writings blended poetic beauty with the call for social and political […]Read More
Among all the sacred places in Varanasi, there is the great Vishalakshi Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Vishalakshi, who is the Divine Mother. This temple is one of the most important Shakti Peethas in Hinduism, where the feminine power, or Shakti, is worshipped. The temple is located near the famous Manikarnika Ghat. The […]Read More
As one of the many labyrinths of spirituality and history where Varanasi stands, Chandrakoop Well is the only one of its kind. It is located within the premises of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple complex. An ancient well, it finds a unique place in Hindu religious traditions. Chandrakoop Well is believed to be steeped in cosmic […]Read More
A Buddhist mahavihara, i.e., a great monastery located in ancient Magadha, present-day Bihar, was widely considered to be among the most efficient learning centres of the ancient world. It is often considered to be the world’s first residential university. The university was known to have operated for over a thousand years ranging from 427 CE […]Read More
Indian tradition and culture have, for a very long time held two things very close to itself. The first one is its art and the second is its story telling. Not only do Indians hold these close to their hearts, these two forms have also been the means that have carried the culture and its […]Read More
It is most definitely not an exaggeration to say that the Indian art forms that we see now, have existed, and evolved not just 100s of years ago but actually thousands of years ago. Their roots within the Indian art culture and tradition are in fact that deep. One of these art forms are the […]Read More
Acting as a quintessential representative of India’s spiritual legacy, Varanasi, also referred to as Kashi or Banaras by the local populace, belongs to the world’s oldest cities measured in terms of continuous habitation. After thousands of years of religious, cultural, and philosophical evolution, it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities. Most importantly, the […]Read More
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh in India is one of the most respected temples in Hinduism. The temple stands for Lord Shiva and enjoys recognition as a landmark where spiritual enlightenment and religious devotion merge. Kashi Vishwanath, also known as the Golden Temple of Varanasi for its gilded spires, is a […]Read More