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Unveiling the Secrets of Sittanavasal: A Journey Through Time and Art Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Tamil Nadu, India, lies a remarkable archaeological site known as Sittanavasal. This ancient complex, dating back to the 2nd century BCE, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region, showcasing a unique blend of … Read more
Jogini system The word ‘Jogini’ is one of several given to this form of ritual sex slavery or temple prostitution across southern India. The most widely known name is ‘Devadasi’ which means ‘servant of the gods’. ‘Joginis’ have a rich artistic tradition in dance and song used in temple worship, and historically were protected by … Read more
Patal Bhuvaneshwar Cave: A Journey into the Depths of Myth and Mystery Nestled amidst the verdant hills of Uttarakhand, India, lies a subterranean marvel that has captivated the imagination of explorers and devotees for centuries. Patal Bhuvaneshwar Cave, a labyrinthine network of tunnels and chambers, is a testament to the intricate interplay of nature and … Read more
Beyond the Booker: Exploring Other Literary Honours in India The literary landscape of India is vibrant and diverse, teeming with talented writers across genres and languages. While the prestigious Man Booker Prize has gained international recognition, it only scratches the surface of the rich tapestry of literary awards that celebrate Indian writing. This article delves … Read more
Theline of Nagabhata ruled first at Ujjain and later at Kannauj during the 8th to 11th centuries. In the complicated and badly documented wars of the early 9th century—involving Pratiharas, Rastrakutas, and Palas—Nagabhata II played an important part. About 816 he invaded theIndo-Gangetic Plain and captured Kannauj from the local king Chakrayudha, who had the protection of the Pala ruler Dharmapala. … Read more
Hoysals of Dwarsamudra The Hoysalas ruled a large part of modern day Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu from the 10th to the 14th century. Historians consider them to have been natives of the Malnad region in Karnataka but inscriptions also point towards connections with the Yadavas from North India. The Hoysala … Read more
Unveiling the Secrets of the Mahakali Caves: A Journey Through Time and Faith The Mahakali Caves, nestled amidst the rugged terrain of the Konkan region in Maharashtra, India, stand as silent witnesses to a rich tapestry of history, art, and faith. These ancient rock-cut caves, dedicated to the fierce and powerful goddess Mahakali, offer a … Read more
Bharavi: The Bard of the Chalukyas Bharavi, a celebrated poet of ancient India, stands as a towering figure in Sanskrit literature. His magnum opus, the epic Kiratarjuniya, is a masterpiece of narrative poetry, renowned for its lyrical beauty, dramatic intensity, and profound philosophical insights. While his life remains shrouded in mystery, his work continues to … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Introduction. The Gahadvala or sometime spelled as Gadhwal is a Suryavanshi Kshatriya dynasty that ruled the kingdom of Kannauj for approximately a hundred years, beginning in the late eleventh century. Rajput Rathore claim being descendants of Gaharwars Rebuilding the Kannuj Kingdom. The Kannauj kingdom was … Read more
Revolutionary young men did not try to generate a mass revolution. Instead they followed the strategy of assassinating unpopular officials 1904: VD Savarkar organized Abhinav Bharat Newspapers like The Sandhya and Yugaantar in Bengal and the Kal in Maharashtra advocated revolutionary ideology Kingsford Incident: In 1908, Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki threw bomb at a … Read more