The kingdom was named after the Matsya 'fish', which is sacred to the Hindus, which is described in detail in the Matsya Purana, and is one of the incarnations of Vishnu. The mahajanapada of the Macchas(Matsya is often known as Maccha as well.) Read More
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Lathi Khela – Self defensive martial art of Bengal
Lathi Khela is the traditional martial art form of Bengal. When we say Bengal, it refers to both, the Indian Bengal and Bangladesh. As the name itself suggests, this martial art form is practiced with lathis or sticks. The one who practices this form is known as a lathia. The history of man’s association with […]Read More
It is a form of Indian martial arts prominent in the Southern state of Tamil Nadu or Kerala. It is believed that the form has been in practice since the 4th century BC. The name Silambam has been derived from silambambu, a particular type of bamboo which is used to make the staff used in combat form. Read More
Kalaripayattu form of martial art belongs to Kerala and its origin dates back to 3000 years ago. If we divide the word into two, ‘Kalari’ and ‘payattu’, the word roughly translates into exercising or fighting in an arena or a gymnasium.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
Logic, grammar, politics, and law were taught at Nadia University. As Nabadwip was part of this university, there used to be 400 students and 150 teachers, and the famous quadrilateral groups here were famous for debates. The center of attraction here was the memory and justice taught here.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