Hanuman : The embodiment of Power and Humility
Dr Dinesh Soni
Hanumana, the all powerful Hindu deity, is one of the most revered characters in Ramayana. Even though Ramayana is a story of Ram and Sita, the side character of Hanuman…
Dr Dinesh Soni
Exploring Ter : Satvahana era trade center and archaeologically important town
Introduction Periplus of the Erythraean Sea , the mid 1st century book describes navigation and trading opportunities from Roman Egyptian ports like Berenice Troglodytica along the coast of the Red…
Discovering Heritage: Monuments on Indian Currency Notes
The currency notes in India aren’t just a medium to purchase goods. The currency notes also throw light on the rich heritage of country. All the currency notes, currently in…
From Empty pen refills to monuments : The amazing Transition
What do you do with used refills of your pen? You throw them away, right? What if I tell you that you can actually use it to create some very…
Beyond Myth: The True Story Behind Lakshman Rekha in Ramayana
Introduction Even Sita had to follow the Lakshman Rekha. Who are you to defy? A very common line I have heard while growing up. Girls and women around me would…
The Divine Prescription: How Hindu Deities Teach Hygiene Practices
We have seen many natural forces being worshipped as deities in Hinduism. We have Varun (personification of ocean and flowing water), Indra (God of rain and thunder), Vayu or Pavana…
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Understanding: The act of Validation
Validation is the act of making someone realise that he/she is important and deserves respect. Or in some cases, it is the process of accepting the authority of someone. Is…
The Timeless Appeal of Sculpture: A Closer Look at the Art
Whenever we visit a temple or monument, the beauty of sculptures always mesmerizes us. Recently, during the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, the sculpturer Arun Yogiraj became a…
Book review : Questions you always wanted to ask by Swami Mukundananda
Curiosity is the most basic virtue of existence. The curiosity is what keeps the world going and rising. Human, by nature, is a curious animal. Our mind generates hundreds of…
Guardians of the Locals: A look into Hindu Folk Deities
The phrase folk religion or folk deity is very commonly heard in terms of culture. Every state and region in India have a set of folk deities. After the release…