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On March 7, Six new properties, including 5 archaeologically important places, have been added to India’s tentative list by UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre. This is a step towards their future…
As per the data made public by Maha Kumbh organisers, over 65 crore people took sacred bath in the holy confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati river. That is more…
Introduction In Shaivism in India, the term Jyotirlinga holds a very specific religious value. The Word Jyotirlinga is a Sanskrit compound of jyotis (‘radiance’) and linga (‘symbol’). Thus, a Jyotirlinga…
Introduction The Ajanta and Ellora Caves, located in the state of Maharashtra, India, are among the most magnificent examples of ancient rock-cut architecture in the world. These UNESCO World Heritage…
Puppetry has a significant cultural presence in India, particularly in the state of Rajasthan, where it is widely recognized as “kathputli.” The intricate handicraft involves bringing inanimate figures to life…
Introduction Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. Krishna is widely known to be god of love, compassion, tenderness and protection. The…
Introduction Akunuru, where “Aku” in Telugu means leaf and “Nuru” implies one hundred. It translates to “One hundred leaves”. According to the locals, it was also known as “Shatapatrapuram”, which…
A temple is a history, A temple lost is a history lost; A temple kept is a history kept but atemple preserved is a history preserved and architecture is a…
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…
By Abhideep V Dessai Any oppressor can kill human bodies but not the souls. The souls remain in one form or another, telling tales of their suffering. tales of their…
Dr Dinesh Soni
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