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Rani of Jhansi

Part 1: Series on the life stories of the women warriors in India

Author : Ratnakar Sadasyula, IT professional and a history enthusiast

Keywords : Manikarnika, Courage, Honor, Chandela rulers, Meerut, Doctrine of Lapse

Catuṣṣaṣṭi-kalās (Part 4)

Vastuvidya was a well developed branch of knowledge in India since ancient times

Author : Dr Arathi V B, Vibhu Academy, Bangalore

Keywords : Vastu vidya, Stupa, Arthasastra, Sanskrit, Environmental Science, Nature

Hindu Temples: Introduction to Structural and Rock Cut Monuments (Part 2)

Part-2 in the series dealing with philosophical and aesthetic background of temples

Author : Arjun Bharadwaj, Faculty, Vibhu Academy

Keywords : Stupa, Sanchi, Saranath,Ajanta, Cave temples

Chola merchant guilds and ancient trade wars

In 1015, Raja Raja Chola sent a trade mission to China with pearls, ivory ...

Author : Nithya Raghunathan, heritage and culture enthusiast

Keywords : Cholas, Trade wars

Aarupadai Veedu: Thiruchendur, where Lord Muruga destroyed the Asura (Part 3)

Surapadman was wreaking havoc, and the Devas were clueless. What happened next?

Author : Rama. Karu. Gnana Sambandan, Industrialist and Writer, Madurai

Keywords : Lord Muruga, Tamil Nadu, Adi Shankara

From Nagapattinam to Sumatra: How the Cholas braved the seas (Part 1)

Mariners harnessed knowledge from the skies and steered their vessels to victory

Author : Nithya Raghunathan, heritage and culture enthusiast

Keywords : Cholas, Rajendra Chola, Naval power, Astronomy

Aarupadai Veedu: Thiruparankundram, the first abode of Lord Muruga (Part 2)

Historical significance of the cave temple for Lord Muruga near Madurai

Author : Rama. Karu. Gnana Sambandan, Industrialist and Writer, Madurai

Keywords :

A virtual journey through the Shakti Peethams in Telugu states

Bhakti, History and Architecture: The Devi's various forms attract crores of Hindus every year

Author : Ratnakar Sadasyula, IT professional and a history enthusiast

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Dasara through the ages: A festival that withstood invasions, colonialism and rivals

How Mysuru's Wodeyars have upheld a tradition for the last 4oo years

Author : Jagdeesh Laxman Singh, travel writer and photographer

Keywords : Dasara, Mysuru, Navratri, Wodeyars