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Religious beliefs and practices, recreation and amusement of Himachal Pradesh Religious practices of himachal pradesh For thousands of years Indians, especially the Hindus, have looked upon the mighty Himalayas with awe and reverence. For them it is the abode of the gods. There Shiva, the great god of destruction, sat in deep meditation until ‘Parvati’, … Read more
The Katyuri kings were a medieval ruling clan of present-day Uttarakhand, India. They ruled over the Kumaon region from 800 to 1100 AD. They called their state Kurmanchal, the land of Kurma, the second Avatar of Vishnu, which gives the region its present name, Kumaon. ORIGIN Historians such as Badri Dutt Pandey believe the Katyurs … Read more
Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, either of two dynasties of medieval Hindu India. The line of Harichandra ruled in Mandor, Marwar (Jodhpur, Rajasthan), during the 6th to 9th centuries CE, generally with feudatory status. The line of Nagabhata ruled first at Ujjain and later at Kannauj during the 8th to 11th centuries. Other Gurjara lines existed, … Read more
There are numerous sites in Uttar Pradesh that are associated with Lord Buddha and
Pala Dynasty Pala Dynasty ruled Bengal and Bihar for about four centuries from the middle of the 8th century AD. Founded by Gopala, rule of the dynasty underwent various vicissitudes and lasted for eighteen generations of kings. Prior to the establishment of the Pala Empire, the area of Bengal was experiencing … Read more
Vishnukundins The Vishnukundina Empire was one of the Middle kingdoms of India, controlling the Deccan, Orissa and parts of South India during the 5th and 6th centuries, carving land out from the Vakataka Empire. It played an important role in the history of the Deccan during the 5th and 6th centuries CE. The founder of … Read more
Jainism in Andhra Pradesh Dharmamrita, a classic of 12th century A. D., mentionsthat even during the times of 12th TirthankaraVasupujya, Jainism was prevalent in the Andhra country.Tradition also says an Anga king come with his threesons to Vengi who later became Jainas and built a cityknown as Pratipalapura which is some where near modernBhattiprolu. The … Read more
Hinduism: A Dominant Religious Influence Shaping the World Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest and most complex religions, boasts a rich history and a profound impact on the cultural landscape of India and beyond. With its diverse traditions, philosophical schools, and spiritual practices, Hinduism has shaped the lives of billions of people for millennia. This … Read more
Shashanka: A Great Patron of Hinduism? A Reassessment of the King and His Legacy The reign of Shashanka, the king of Gauda (modern West Bengal and Bangladesh) from the late 6th to early 7th century CE, remains shrouded in a veil of historical ambiguity. While some sources portray him as a ruthless tyrant who destroyed … Read more
The Enduring Legacy of Jain Architectural Developments: A Journey Through Time and Space Jainism, an ancient Indian religion, has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of India, particularly through its architectural achievements. From the majestic temples of Mount Abu to the intricate carvings of Ellora, Jain architecture stands as a testament to the … Read more