Jain

Developement of Art in Gupta periods

LITERATURE, SCIENCES & Education Sanskrit once again attained the status of a lingua franca and managed to scale even greater heights than before. Poet and playwright Kalidasa created such Epics as Abhijnanasakuntalam, Malavikagnimitram, Raghuvansha and Kumarsambhaba. Harishena, a renowned poet, panegyrist and flutist, composed Allahabad Prasasti, Sudraka wrote Mricchakatika, Vishakhadatta created Mudrarakshasa and Vishnusharma penned Panchatantra. Vararuchi, Baudhayana, Ishwar Krishna and Bhartrihari contributed to both Sanskrit and … Read more

Mahakali Caves

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

Post Mauryan Art

The Legacy of Ashoka: Post-Mauryan Art in Ancient India (3rd Century BCE – 3rd Century CE) The Mauryan Empire, under the reign of Ashoka the Great, witnessed a golden age of art and architecture. However, the empire’s decline in the 3rd century BCE ushered in a new era, marked by political fragmentation and the rise … Read more