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Ancient history Asian history

Jaishankar Prasad: Reviving Hindi Literature’s Spirit through Poetry and Drama

Jaishankar Prasad is one of the great figures in Hindi literature. he made unrivaled contributions to poetry, drama, and novels. Through deep and introspective works, Prasad has managed to encapsulate Indian spirituality, love, and patriotism. His Chhayavad style, part of the movement, made the traditional voice of Indian themes come across with a modern touch, […]Read More

Ancient history Asian history Indian Mythology

Garuda Purana’s Teachings on Virtue, Sin, and the Cycle of

The Garuda Purana, one of the eighteen Mahapuranas of Hinduism is a revered Hindu scripture that provides a profound understanding of the world, human life, and the path to spiritual liberation. Narrated by Lord Vishnu to the celestial bird Garuda, the Purana deals with a variety of topics including cosmology, mythology, Dharma, karma, and the […]Read More

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Mandagapattu Tirumurti: The First Stone-Cut Temple of South India

The Mandagapattu Tirumurti Temple, located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, is an ancient Hindu temple created from solid rock. This temple, attributed to the Pallava ruler Mahendravarman I, represents a significant development in early Dravidian temple architecture. Mahendravarman I, who ruled during the 7th century, was a pioneer of rock-cut architecture, and the […]Read More

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From Monastic Life to Ancient Art: The Wonders of Kanheri

The Kanheri Caves, located in Mumbai’s Sanjay Gandhi National Park, are an incredible example of ancient Buddhist art and history. Carved out of dark basalt rock, the caves are named “Kanheri,” derived from the Sanskrit “Krishnagiri,” which translates to “Black Mountain.” These caves are more than just historical structures; they reflect the spread of Buddhism, […]Read More