India is famous for its culture, science, and innovation, and its wealth of heritage is unparalleled. Over several centuries, India has proved its excellence in every field, and the country has preserved its ancient cultures and practices which are still significant in the 21st century. … Read more >>
Ancient India has contributed a great deal in terms of architecture, and many of its amazing buildings are still standing, attracting visitors from across the world. Let’s take a look at these historically significant monuments in chronological order: 1. Indus Valley Architecture (3300 BC–1300 BC) … Read more >>
India has a rich and unique legacy that goes back centuries and encompasses the rule of many great leaders across vast geographic areas. It has seen advancements in spirituality and science that has made it famous the world over, not least the rise of Gautama … Read more >>
It is difficult to imagine what life was like in ancient India before governments were established and before secularization made everybody equal in the eyes of the constitution. Before all of this, there were kings and queens, rulers and emperors, who would make the laws … Read more >>
India is a country which is famous for its culture, its diversity, and a national anthem that boasts of a rich and varied heritage. Over the centuries, there have been many famous and men and women who have made this country what it is today … Read more >>
India has always been a land of mysteries, with a fascinating history full of surprises. From the Indus Valley civilization to the Mahabharata epic, India has a wealth of history and culture to explore. The name “India” actually comes from the Indus River, and the … Read more >>
India is well known for its art heritage, with all of its monuments, artifacts, and works of art a combination of Mughal, Hindu, or Tamil influences. Interestingly, Indian art displays hardly any evidence of having been influenced by other cultures. While India has had a … Read more >>
Whenever you go out to eat, or even if you cook at home, no matter where you are in the world, there is a good chance that you will be using at least one ancient Indian spice or food product. These products were discovered hundreds … Read more >>
The Vedic period of ancient India refers to the time between the Indus civilization and the occupation of the Indo-Gangetic plain. The name “Vedic” comes from the Vedas which are sacred texts of the period. The Vedas have been classified into four Samhitas (collection of … Read more >>
Hinduism has both masculine and feminine deities representing the supreme power of the universe, and all the major deities have both male and female counterparts. Hindu goddesses are the representation of Shakti, the feminine source of power in the universe. They are highly revered and … Read more >>
Religion is an expression of humankind’s search for a complete picture of the universe. The inherent desire to understand the world, karma, existence, and time is a major reason behind religion and a person’s worship of a supreme being. Hinduism is one of the oldest … Read more >>
The Hindu religion is the oldest religion whose origin can be traced back to prehistoric times around 5000 to 10,000 BC. So it is no wonder that many of the myths, beliefs, and mythologies surrounding the religion are just as old. In fact, given this … Read more >>