The Kushana Dynasty

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Facts related to Uttar Pradesh Under the rule of Kanishka, The Kushana empire reached its maximum territorial limits. This empire extended from the Central Asia to the northern India, while including Varanasi, Kaushambi and Sravasti in Uttar Pradesh region. The Kushanas patronized the Gandhara and the Mathura schools … Read more

Literary Sources of Ancient India

Literary Sources of Ancient India: Unveiling the Tapestry of a Civilization Ancient India, a land steeped in history and culture, boasts a rich literary heritage that offers invaluable insights into its diverse society, beliefs, and practices. These literary sources, spanning centuries and genres, provide a vibrant tapestry of information about the lives, thoughts, and aspirations … Read more

Buddha

Buddhism is a world religion and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who is known as the Buddha (literally the Enlightened One or Awakened One). Siddhārtha Gautama was the historical founder of Buddhism. After asceticism and meditation, he discovered the Buddhist Middle Way—a path of moderation away from the extremes of self-indulgence and … Read more

Anekantvada

Anekantvada Anekantavada, in Jainism, the ontological assumption that any entity is at once enduring but also undergoing change that is both constant and inevitable. The doctrine of anekantavada states that all entities have three aspects: substance (dravya), quality (guna), and mode (paryaya). Dravya serves as a substratum for multiple gunas, each of which is itself … Read more

Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya

The Northeast Tapestry: Exploring Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya The Northeast region of India, often referred to as the “Seven Sisters,” is a vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures, landscapes, and histories. This region, home to eight states, holds immense cultural and ecological significance, yet it often remains shrouded in a veil of obscurity for many. This … Read more

Religious Movements in Rajasthan

  Rajasthan is blessed with multi-religious Society and all the religions found in the country are practiced in Rajasthan in Harmony to each other. Vedic Religion has been practiced in the state since ancient times and worship of sun has been center of religious practice for several communities. Religious movements in Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam … Read more

Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh

Sarnath: Where the Buddha First Taught, and a Legacy Endures Sarnath, a small town nestled in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, holds a profound significance in the history of Buddhism. It was here, in the Deer Park, that the Buddha, after attaining enlightenment, delivered his first sermon, setting in motion the wheel of Dharma … Read more

Exploring the Enchanting Tale of Manimekalai

Exploring the Enchanting Tale of Manimekalai: A Journey of Redemption and Spiritual Awakening The epic poem Manimekalai, penned by the renowned Tamil poet Sattanar, stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the timeless themes of human experience. This captivating narrative, set against the backdrop of ancient Tamil society, weaves together elements … Read more

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