While hunting down the origin of artistic expression in homo sapiens, one can barely overlook the once forsaken oldest work of palaeolithic paintings beehived in the Cave of Altamira. The cave was inhabited for more than a millennia spanning over Gravettian (25000 BCE – c. 20000 BCE), Solutrean (19000 BCE – c. 15000 BCE) and […]Read More
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Akka Mahadevi: The Fearless Mystic Poetess Who Revolutionized Bhakti Movement
Akka Mahadevi is a revered poet-saint of the Bhakti movement in the history of Karnataka and Kannada literature for her devotion and vachanas. She is celebrated as one of the earliest pioneers of female devotion. ‘Akka’ is an endearment meaning elder sister, bestowed upon her by esteemed saints like Basavanna, Siddharama and Allamaprabhu underscoring her […]Read More
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga: A Pilgrimage to the Heart of the Himalayas
If there is one Jyotirlingam that every young Indian definitely wants to travel to, it is the Kedarnath Jyotirlingam. The picturesque snow- covered mountain, the thrilling trek, the lakes, gorges, and in the end, the darshan of the divine marks a complete spiritual adventure. There are places you wish to travel solo, there are places […]Read More
Anandibai Joshi: The First Female Doctor of Western Medicine in
During the period of women being treated as household workers, think of about the men’s dominance. The woman of house must not got any respect and her desires remained unfulfilled. Woman who do any works other than been in her home were considered as sin and was not very well received among her village. If […]Read More
Suniti Devi, born on 30th September 1864, emerged as a pivotal figure in the history of Cooch Behar, a princely state in British India. Her life, steeped in royal duty and cultural enlightenment, intertwined the traditions of Bengal with the winds of change blowing across India in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born […]Read More
Potti Sreeramulu, also known as ‘Amarajeevi’ i.e immortal being is an iconic figure in Indian history, who is celebrated as a freedom fighter and his sacrifices for the Telugu-speaking population. His life is a witness to his unwavering dedication, patriotism, and an resilient spirit that continues to inspire countless generations. Today, we delve into the […]Read More
We’ve all learnt about the freedom struggle and the various figures involved in it. However, over time we realize that is just the tip of the iceberg. Underneath the frontier facade of the National Movement lied the sacrifices of countless revolutionaries who to this day stay rarely named.But if we dig a little deeper, we […]Read More
Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi: A Luminary in Indian Literature, Law, and
Kaniyalal Maneklal Munshi, commonly known as K. M. Munshi, was a polymath whose contributions spanned literature, law, and politics. Born in the late 19th century, Munshi’s work significantly impacted the cultural and political landscape of India. This blog explores his multifaceted life, highlighting his achievements and lasting legacy. Early Life and Education Munshi was born […]Read More
Lal Ded the soul of Kashmir, She is a revered figure found in the hearts of every Kashmiri. Lal Ded was a mystic poet and a saint who belonged to the Kashmiri Shaivism tradition. Kashmiris just can’t help reciting her Vakhs or speech in their conversation. If you ever stumble upon a Kashmiri, just mention […]Read More
Amidst all the historical archaeological evidences comprising monuments, sculptures, inscriptions, coins, pillars, literature, manuscripts etc, Cave art and paintings outshine the most while revealing the unravelled forlorn stories and instances which are ages old, yet are lively of eternal ritual of art. One among many such historical caves, is the strikingly breathtaking Lascaux Caves, also […]Read More