A palace so large that it dwarfed every other structure on the periphery of the holy tank at Golden temple had simply disappeared from the pages of history and memory.
Category: Religion
6th-century Ramayana discovered in Kolkata library, stuns scholars
The new 6th century Ramayana discovered at a Sanskrit library in Kolkata has the potential to widen our understanding of this Indian epic.
The Science Behind OM Mantra
The frequency of Om is exactly the same as the frequency of earth’s rotation around its own axis. So, in some sense, earth is saying Om.
800-Year-Old Jain Inscription Uncovered in India
An 800-year-old inscription detailing a donation during the Hoysala Regime has been discovered in Arattipura, India. This find is thought to be a very important discovery for researchers interested in Jainism, as it may provide evidence for an older Jain site than the sacred location of Sharavanabelagola. The Bangalore Mirror reports that the recently uncovered… Continue reading 800-Year-Old Jain Inscription Uncovered in India
Rock-Cut Jain statues at Gwalior
Gwalior is an important city in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is rich in architectural marvels. The fort situated 100 m above from the town of Gwalior is the main attraction here. Although Gwalior is above all a Hindu site, there is a great number of rock cut Jain images situated at the Gwalior Fort. Midway on the slopes… Continue reading Rock-Cut Jain statues at Gwalior
12 Amazing Scientific Inventions of Ancient Indian
Vedas and ancient Indian science theories are often considered as the most advanced works in the world from their era. There are scientists taking who are fascinated by the knowledge of the ancient Indian scholars and dedicated their life researching on the ancient Indian Science. The list here presents 12 greatest ever inventions of ancient Indian science.… Continue reading 12 Amazing Scientific Inventions of Ancient Indian
Ratnagiri – Ancient Buddhist Site in Odisha
You could be forgiven for not knowing about the sacred Buddhist sites in Orissa (Odisha). After all, they’ve only been excavated relatively recently and are largely unexplored. Yet, more than 200 Buddhist sites, scattered across the length and breadth of the state, were revealed by these archeological excavations. They show the prominence of Buddhism in… Continue reading Ratnagiri – Ancient Buddhist Site in Odisha
Somapura Mahavihara – Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
Somapura Mahavihara is an 8th century Buddhist monastery and an important archaeological site located in Paharpur, Naogaon District, Bangladesh. It is one of the largest and best known Buddhist monasteries in Indian subcontinent with the complex itself covering more than 20 acres, almost a million square feet (85,000 sq. meters). With its simple, harmonious lines and its profusion of… Continue reading Somapura Mahavihara – Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
Goddess Lakshmi statue in Pompeii
In 1939, Italian archeologist Prof Maiuri, discovered an artifact in the ruins of ancient Pompeii, that had a very Indian origin. This ivory statuette which survived the disaster and lasted all these 2000 years was identified by Prof Maiuri as that of the Goddess Lakshmi and dated to around 1AD. It has since then been… Continue reading Goddess Lakshmi statue in Pompeii
Bhaja Caves – Rock Cut Buddhist Temples
Bhaja Caves is a group of 22 rock-cut Buddhist caves located in Pune District in Maharashtra, India. The rock-cut caves are situated 120 m above the mountain with beautiful architecture, sculptures, and painting. These Buddhist shrines are believed to date back to as far back as the 2nd century BC, when the Theravadin (a branch of Buddhism that adheres to Pali scriptures and… Continue reading Bhaja Caves – Rock Cut Buddhist Temples
