ReligionAdi Shakti — The Primordial Goddess
Among the many currents of Hindu thought, one idea stands apart for its audacity and power: the belief that the ultimate reality itself is feminine. This is Adi...
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Abhijnanashakuntalam: Kalidasa’s Timeless Tale of Love and Memory
Imagine a world where a simple forest girl captures the heart of a mighty king, where curses erase memories, and…

The Origins of Martial Arts in India: A Journey Through Time
Origins of Martial Arts When examining the origins of martial arts, most people think of East Asia, where styles like…

Kanwariyas: Origin, Culture, and the Ancient Roots of a Living Pilgrimage
Every year, North India witnesses a river of orange – streams of devotees, barefoot, carrying decorated bamboo poles with pots…
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The Rise & Fall of Kannauj (606–1194 CE)
A Capital Born on the River’s Edge On the western bank of the Ganga, where the sacred river bends gently…

Purushapura: The Forgotten Jewel of the Kushans (2nd CE)
When we think of ancient Indian capitals, names like Pataliputra, Ujjain, or Kannauj come quickly to mind. Yet tucked away…



