Kamboja in the works of Panini, which is close to the 5th century BC. Reference to them is found in Mahabharata and Manusmriti. The Kambojas were described as erstwhile Kshatriyas who failed to perform the Brahmanical sacred rituals. Very often and especially these days we see that old buildings are being demolished and new structures […]Read More
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
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
Gatka is a Sikh martial art that emerged a thousand years ago. It was developed in the 15th century by the Sikh gurus. The martial art form has been handed down from one generation to another via masters or ustaads. The practice takes place in an akhaada which is not specially built or does not […]Read More
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
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