Mathura, the capital of this district Shurasen, is known today as a holy place for all Hindus where Lord Krishna was born. It has been mentioned in the Uttarkand of Ramayana that Shurasen had established a new settlement at the place of old Mathura. The Harappans used to live in cities that had well-organised trade […]Read More
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It is said that after 3905 B.C, the then king, Diya Dev gave strict instructions for the establishment of an army who were skilled specifically in Sqay. Read More
Mardani Khel has a long history if we trace it back. It began in the early 1600s with the rise in the popularity of guerrilla warfare also known as ganimi kava. It was during this time when Shivaji was also fighting against the Deccan kings and the Mughals. The Mughals were heavily armed and they […]Read More
KUTTU VARISAI – ‘Empty hand Combat,’ Dravidian form of Martial
Kuttu Varisai is often confused with the self-defense art of Silambam. This is not the truth. They do resemble but not entirely. Where Silambam uses various weapons like swords, shields, sticks, etc, Kuttu Varisai is the unarmed component of Silambam. It is a Dravidian martial art form which belongs to the state of Tamil Nadu. […]Read More
Vijayapura, this city was the main Buddhist center of South India for almost 5 centuries, which was important for monks and educationists. In earlier times, students from China, Kashmir, Gandhara, and Sri Lanka used to come here to get an education. Medicine, science, philosophy, mineralogy, and Buddhist education were given here. It was considered the richest vihara of Buddhism. Read More
Kanthallur Vihara was a very old center of education, used to teach 64 subjects like Vedas, Mantra, Astrology, Science, Dance, Drama, Music, and Martial Arts. Kanthalur school was known all over the world for the quality of its education, due to which students from all over the world used to come here to take education. Read More
Morena golden triangle University was built by the Gurjara Pratiharas, and then it was renovated by the Kachchpaghat rulers. The Bateshwar temple was the center of the Golden Triangle University and the Chausath Yogin Temple for astrology and mathematics. Read More
This monastery was built by Dharmapala of the Pala Empire during his reign, Atita was an important figure of Tibet Buddhism, during whose time this area was the center of knowledge of Buddhist education, and from Nepal, Thailand, Tibet 8000 students, and professors used to come here to study.Read More
Sompura Vihar is spread over a total of 27 acres, which makes it the largest monastery in the south of the Himalayas. Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists alternately occupied, which can be seen through the artwork on the outer wall here. Read More
Pushpagiri was an Indian monastery located in the Jajapur district of the state of Odisha in India. It emerged between the 3rd to the 11th century, it was considered an important Buddhist site of ancient India and a major center of learning.Read More