Archaeological findings and scientific data have indicated that Rakhigarhi had been the more important centre of the Indus Valley Civilisation than the townships of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro located in Pakistan. Excavations and the study of the findings have unfolded a rich past: engraving, cutting, or polishing of stones and gems was the most developed… Continue reading Evidence Suggests Rakhigarhi Was A Major Harappan Centre
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The Divine Holy Waters
From the beginning of recorded history, India has honoured her rivers, both for their beauty and their blessings. Seven of these rivers were singled out for recognition as goddesses, not for their hydrological profile but for the sacred and cultural associations surrounding them. Indian Riveres are not just part of epics, religious texts and myths… Continue reading The Divine Holy Waters
Dasharajnya – The Battle of Ten Kings
When asked about the ancient classics of India, most would quickly reply with The Ramayana and The Mahabharata. Although this answer is correct, there is an even more ancient story that has been forgotten. That ancient story is called the Dasharajnya or ‘Battle of ten Kings’. This battle is memorialized in the 7th Mandala of the Rigveda,… Continue reading Dasharajnya – The Battle of Ten Kings
