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Religious and Cultural Activities – The rise and Growth of Sufism Situated between Punjab and Delhi, Haryana had been the scene of frequent warfares which left disturbing effects and made life rather difficult. Although the Muslim rulers, by and large, adopted an intolerant Attitude towards the Hindus and frequently destroyed their holy places, the … Read more
Central Government The executive powers of the President are exercised by the Council of Ministers. The Constitution provides that “there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the excercise of his functions”. Here the word “shall” indicates that the President cannot function … Read more
Corbet National Park The Corbet National Park is perfectly cradled on the foothills of the magniloquent knolls of the Himalayan range that shields the northern fringe of the country of India. The Corbet National Park made its magnanimous presence felt in the year 1936 under the designation of ‘Hailey National Park’. The Corbet National Park … Read more
There are numerous sites in Uttar Pradesh that are associated with Lord Buddha and
Islam: Principles and Practices- God, Confession of faith, five pillers of islam Principles Concept of God Islam is often seen as having the simplest doctrines of the major religions. Its most fundamental concept is a rigorous monotheism, called tawḥīd . God is described in chapter 112 of the Quran as: “Say, He is … 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
Bodh Gaya is a town and a notified area committee in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Bodh Gaya. The town is located on the banks of … Read more
HinduismHinduism emerged as the dominant religious force during the Gupta period, with the Gupta rulers themselves being devout Hindus. Some key aspects of Hinduism during this period include: Patronage of Temples Religious Tolerance Literature and Philosophy BuddhismBuddhism: Decline and Revival Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, and Mimamsa, each offering different perspectives on metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. How … Read more
Exploring the Journey of Hiuen Tsang: A Scholarly Pilgrimage Hiuen Tsang, also known as Xuanzang, was a renowned Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, and traveler who made a significant impact on the understanding of BuddhismBuddhism and ancient civilizations. His remarkable journey to India during the 7th century CE is celebrated for its contributions to Buddhist scholarship … Read more
Unraveling the Journey of Fa-HienFa-Hien: A Scholarly Odyssey Fa-Hien, also spelled Faxian, was a Chinese Buddhist monk and traveler who embarked on a remarkable journey in search of Buddhist scriptures and knowledge. His travels, which took place during the 4th and 5th centuries CE, spanned several countries and left a lasting impact on both Chinese … Read more