Mango
2019-01-18
Mango is popularly known as the “King of fruits”. Mango is known as Amra in Sanskrit,Read More →
Vastu Shasta and Feng Shui
2018-12-18
Feng shui is the Chinese system of creating harmony between humans and their environment. It literally means wind-waterRead More →
History of spices
2018-05-03
Spices are an important part of agricultural commodities. Some are used in perfumery, beverages, pharmaceuticalRead More →
Trinethra Ganesh- Ranthambhore (Rajasthan)
2018-04-29
Atop Ranthambhore’s historic 1000-year-old fort is a unique temple of Trinetra Ganesh,Read More →
Ellora caves
2018-04-24
The Ellora Caves known to the locals as Verul or Elura can be seen on the Aurangabad-Chalisgaon road situated about 30 km north-westRead More →
Prof. Chandrama Pandey, Dean, Banaras Hindu University, Kashi, India
2018-04-14
Prof. Chandrama Pandey, Dean, Banaras Hindu University, Kashi, IndiaRead More →
Smruti Literature – An overview
2018-03-30
The Smruti, is not an independent concept, it has its origin in the Dharmashastra. Interestingly, Read More →
Mahabharat
2018-03-30
Mahabharata is the grand epic in which Sage Vyasa [व्यास] has revealed everything about the worldRead More →
Myths and Legends of India
2018-01-08
The word ‘Myth’ is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Mithaka’, while ‘Akhyana’ means ‘Ancient Story’, ‘Legend’ or ‘Myth’.Read More →
Costumes of Gujarat
2017-12-30
Gujarat derives its name from Gujaratta, meaning the land of the Gurjars. It is located on the western part of the Indian subcontinent and has an international boundary with Pakistan. The state of Gujarat is rich in culture, history and crafts.Read More →
Costumes of Arunachal Pradesh
2017-12-30
Arunachal Pradesh is known for its colourful costumes and accessories and its own unique style of dressing which stands out distinctly in the midst of all other states.Read More →
Professions & Communities
2017-12-27
In the theatre of development, the competitiveness and growth of an economy is determined by its capacity to acquire and apply new knowledge.Read More →
Paintings of Bihar
2017-12-27
Bihar has a rich history and in ancient times it was a great religious centre for Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. Read More →
Manuscript paintings from Assam
2017-12-27
The illustration and transcription of religious manuscripts by tribes like Likhaks, Patuas and Khanikars gradually evolved into the Assam school of painting. The Assam School of painting was divided into Sattriya and Royal styles.Read More →
Jadu Patuas
2017-12-27
A form of painting unique to the Santhal region of India, the Jadupatuas are painted on scrolls depicting themes from the life of lord Krishna, the story of creation as narrated in the Santhal tradition, their dance and music and sometimes fearful images of death and life after death.Read More →
What is Hindu Kush?
2017-12-13
All the Encyclopedias and even National Geographic agree that Hindu Kush region is a place of Hindu genocide (similar to Dakau and Auschwitz). All the references are given. Please feel free to verify them. Abstract All Standard reference books agree that the name ‘Hindu Kush’ of the mountain range inRead More →
Amarnath yatra
2017-12-07
Amarnath Cave is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimages dedicated to Lord Shiva. The shrine is located in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), India. It is the spiritual abode of Lord Shiva in his Linga form and is situated at the altitude of 12,756 ft, which is around about 88Read More →
Trtīyam Viśva Veda Vijñāna Sammelanam (VVVS)
2017-12-06
Introduction Today, in spite of tremendous strides in science and technology as well as economic development, the world is facing enormous environmental, ecological and ethical challenges that are threatening the very survival of human kind. Some thought leaders and distinguished scientists have gone to the extent of stating that thisRead More →