Culture and Heritage

Indian culture and heritage dates back to thousands of years. The country is home to most of the world’s ancient civilizations. Here lies the uniqueness of India. The variegated climatic conditions and geographical features further deem India her uniqueness.

Read here about Indian culture and heritage from ancient to present.

Latest Posts:

  1. The Six Shakti Peeths of Bangladesh: An Account
  2. Jessoreswari Kali: Shaktipeeth at Satkhira District in Bangladesh
  3. Sakti Worship in North-East India: Historical, Cultural Perspective
  4. Akal Bodhan: Ram’s Invocation of Durga during War against Ravan
  5. Kumortuli: Where Art, Tradition, and Devotion Converge during Mahalaya
  6. Mahalaya: Bridging Time and Tradition in Bengal’s Spiritual Tapestry
  7. Shri Aurobindo Samman: Symbolic Recognition for Selfless Seva
  8. The Use of Sanskrit Words in English
  9. Shivaleela: Celebration of Shiva in this 21st Century Gurukul
  10. How Ancient Indian Knowledge Influenced German Scientists
  11. How Ancient Indian Manuscripts Influenced German Philosophers
  12. When Gods Wake Up: What the Movie Kantara Means for Hindus
  13. Ramlila of Kashi in 1986: How Germans Knew about Ram
  14. Stumbling onto a Page from the Ramayana at Ayodhya
  15. Shri Jagannath Temple of Puri under Siege
  16. How Sri Rama Once Helped Swami Vivekananda
  17. Tradition of Pottery Making for Jagannath Continuing since 12th Century
  18. How to Live According to Hindu/Vedic Lifestyle; What is Dharma?
  19. Ankiya-Nat and Bhaona Traditions of Assam – A Living Cultural Heritage of Sanatan Dharm
  20. Why Build a Statue for Rastra Purusha Krishna, the Founder of Delhi?
  21. Adi Shankaracharya: Advaita Vedanta, Mutts, and Unification of Sanatanis
  22. AneDonyi: The Goddess of Millennia-old Indigenous Culture of Northeast
  23. Are Roma Gypsies of Europe, Indian in Origin? Here are Facts! 
  24. 58-feet-tall Gangadhara Shiva Pratima at Azhimala Temple by the Sea
  25. वेदों में वर्णित सूर्य एवं छठ पर्व – The Vedas on Sun God and Chhath
  26. Sculpture of Sun God Discovered in Andhra Farmland; 2000+ Year-Old?
  27. What Vedas and other Ancient Hindu Scriptures Tell Us about Cow
  28. Avelo Roy: This Young Millionaire Blends Krishna Consciousness with Entrepreneurship
  29. Refutation to Thomas Isaac’s Abusing of Vamana and Victimizing Mahabali
  30. Onam: Celebrated by Ancient Indians since 11150 BCE; now Falsely Represented as Secular Festival
  31. Indian Illegal Heritage Trade in Billions; When Will this Stop?
  32. Sharda Peeth: Last Puja Performed in 1948; Demands and Solutions
  33. Ancient Ganesha Moorti at Mount Bromo and Tenggerese Hindus; An Account
  34. KK Nayar Refused Nehru’s Orders of Removing Moortis from Ram Janambhoomi Site and this Happened
  35. Why Vasistha, Agastya, Vyasa Visited Pol Diplomat Krishna in Dwaraka?
  36. Guna and Karma: Krishna’s Definition of Varna; Relevance in 21st Century
  37. Ram Janambhoomi Temple Bhoomi Pujan: Start of an Indic Renaissance
  38. What the Sanskrit Version of Valmiki Ramayana Say about Ayodhya
  39. 5th August 2020: When Centuries of Injustice Came to an End
  40. Ayodhya Location: Rebuttal to the Recent Controversy Created by Oli
  41. Why Only Hinduism But No Other Religion Mentions the Universe?
  42. Theory of Mahabharata Consciousness: Reconciling Traditional with Analytical Reading
  43. Temples without Gods: Art Initiative to Rediscover, Restore Temple Heritage
  44. Guru-Shani Conjunctions, Yugas and Precession of Equinox: An Analysis
  45. Manusmriti Places Women in High Pedestal; Debunking Fake Narratives
  46. मनुस्मृति और नारी: भ्रांतियां और निवारण
  47. Purushottam Deva: The Kalinga and Vijayanagara Connect of Jagannath
  48. Controversy on ‘Ram Slaying Dragon’; Tracing Indic Connect with Dragons
  49. Polytheistic Hindu Identity: The Indic Pride since Antiquity
  50. Ganesha and Gajendra in Stone in Caves, Temples: Ancient to Medieval
  51. Manusmriti Doesn’t Support Caste System; Open Letter to Misinterpreters
  52. 9th Century Monolithic Sandstone Shivalinga Excavated in Vietnam
  53. What Recent Excavated Temple Remnants of Ram Janambhoomi Affirm
  54. Is Syamantaka Mani the Kohinoor Hira? What Historical Evidences Say!
  55. A History of Head Coverings in India: Turban and Head Veil/Ghoonghat
  56. Hindu Temple Architecture in Bengal: A Glimpse into the Past
  57. Samba Dashami: When Krishna’s Son Worshipped Surya Dev in Odisha
  58. Sevasi Vidyadhar Vav: A 1543 Stepwell Built by Raja Haridas Awaits Revival
  59. Veerabhadra Temple and Lepakshi: Where Sculptors Breathed Life into Rocks
  60. Vidurashwatha Temple: Where Vidura, Serpents and Indian Freedom Struggle Come Together
  61. Jatayupara Has Giant Footprint of Ram; Jatayu Fought against Ravan Here – An Appeal for Help
  62. Why Hindus Did Not Give Up Their Right Over Ram Mandir
  63. Islamic Confessions of Shri Ram Janambhoomi in Ayodhya
  64. Aurangzeb Tolerant? His Razing of Kashi Vishwanath; Rebuilt by Ahilyabai
  65. Navaratri: Significance of the Nine Days of Celebrating Shakti
  66. Why Can’t My Child Defend Hinduism? Hindu Indian American Father Asks
  67. How Arabic Persian Influence of Words in Hindi Distorted its Sanskrit Base
  68. Nuakhai Juhar: Odia Festival that Traces Its Origin to Vedic Pralambana Yajna
  69. Handwoven Textiles: The Original Make In India Product
  70. Towards India’s New Era Paradigm: Reformulating Karma and Past Lives
  71. Khadi – The Freedom Fabric
  72. Allegorical Interpretation of Draupadi’s Abuse and other Myths
  73. A Debate on Chronological History of India from Ancient to Medieval Era
  74. Sanatan is 1st Vishwa Dharma; Ram isn’t Mythical: Richa Bharti, An Interview
  75. Was Ram’s Vanvas a Punishment? Was Sita Really Abandoned? Inner Truth!
  76. A Pictorial Depiction of Ram’s Ayodhya; Of Heritage Ancient to Present 
  77. Genesis of a Research on Influence of Sanskrit on Indo European Languages
  78. Samuhik Vedic Vivah of 8000 Couples; Saving them from Missionary Trap
  79. Smuggling of Ancient/Medieval Indian Artefacts in Billions; When Will this Stop?
  80. Holi, Holika and Hiranyakashipu: Dispelling Dalit Oppression Myth
  81. Was Paradise in India? An Ancient Autobiography from 13000 Years Ago
  82. How Holi is Played at Braj Bhumi: A Pictorial Representation
  83. Gudnapur Inscription Confirms Hindus Celebrated Vasantutsava Much Before Valentine
  84. Manu’s Dharma Sastra; Manu Influence in Egypt, Sumeria, Greece, etc.
  85. The Nishaan Rite: A Folk Tradition that Asserts Dharma
  86. देवरहा बाबा- सैकड़ों वर्ष जिए एक महायोगी की गाथा
  87. Somnath a 1000 Years Ago: Gemstone Carvings, 2000 Priests, 3 Lakh Visitors
  88. How Chaturvarna Benefited Society and How British Vilified It to Loot Wealth
  89. Somnath: Where Faith Triumphs over Fanaticism
  90. Vedic Aryans in Crete with AUM, Swastika, Bindi, Namaste, Yogic Postures
  91. Morena Golden Triangle Temples: Remnants of a 8th-15th Century University
  92. Who are Naga Sadhus?
  93. How Gandhi and Congress Ignored Untouchability Removal Measures Suggested by Swami Shraddhananda
  94. Hammurabi: How Aryavart Once Spanned Bharat to Babylonia and Sumer
  95. Swami Shraddhananda: Promoter of Vedic Philosophy, Sanskrit, and Gurukul Education System
  96. Dev Bhoomi: Antiquity Dating Back to Vedic and Mahabharata Era
  97. Padmanabhaswamy Temple Is of 3176 BCE; Inscriptions and Saptarishi Calendar Confirm
  98. Quest for Enlightenment: Krishna Devotee from Denmark Considers India as Punya Bhoomi
  99. What Archaeological Evidences Say about Ram Janambhoomi Site
  100. Morena 64 Yogini: Indian Parliament Design Inspired by this 8th Century Temple
  101. Mahabharata Connection of Jageshwari Temple; 1100 Lingams in a Shivalinga
  102. Ayyappa and the Misinterpreted Tradition of His Naishtika Brahmacharya
  103. Menstruation in Sanatan Dharma: Kamakhya Devi and Parvati Connection
  104. Kola Bou: Ritual of Banana Bride, Worshipped during Durga Puja in Bengal
  105. Forgotten 1st Attack on Sabarimala; 2nd Attack Reminds Danger to Hindu Culture
  106. Bhagavad Gita in America and Making of a Star in World Parliament of Religions
  107. Forbidden Vault: Mystery behind the Secret Door of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
  108. What is Caste? How Indians are Kept in Dark on Facts and Divided Today on Votes
  109. Why Bhagavad Gita is the Final Authority and Law Book of Hindus
  110. A Bull Fighting Indian Hero – Saving the Ancient World from its Demons
  111. Kanvar Mela – Adventure Holiday in Indian Style
  112. The Balochistan Sphinx Temple Complex: Is It a Man-made Architectural Wonder?
  113. Defence by History: Open Letter to Chief Justice by an Ayappa Devotee on Sabarimala
  114. Serving the Shakti – The Divine Feminine; 64 Yogini Temple of Hirapur, Odisha
  115. The Origin of the 108 Bead Japa Mala – A Different Interpretation
  116. Why Would the West Learn Sanskrit? Startling Revelations!
  117. लिंग शब्द का संस्कृत अर्थ “प्रतीक” है, शिवलिंग का अर्थ “शिव का प्रतीक”
  118. Gurukulas and Universities – When the Civilized World Sent Its Best Students To India
  119. A Retreat Near Chamundi Hills Brings You Gifts From Ancient India
  120. The Worldwide Shaivite Culture in Polynesia and Peru
  121. क्या श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता की प्रजनन क्षमता खो गई है??
  122. वेदों और गीता का आपसी सम्बन्ध: एक तार्किक अध्ययन
  123. Heritage Protection Laws: Something that Pakistan is Better than India
  124. Autobiographical Accounts of Jahangir of Destroying a Famous Temple in Varanasi
  125. Hindus and Yezidis: One United Family – Part 1
  126. Hindu Temples: Let the Bells Toll Again
  127. Dalit Madurai Veeran Worshipped by Brahmins As Devta: Ambedkar’s Divisive Theory Falls Flat
  128. Talking Threads – A Story of Indian Embroidery
  129. Revival of Hindu Heritage Temples Lying Abandoned and in Ruins in Karnataka
  130. English Medium Education Weakens India. The PISA Test Proved It
  131. Terracotta: The Indus-Sarasvati Connect to Bengal and North East India
  132. Dalit and Brahmins Moolnivasis since 75,000 BC; Bogus Aryan Invasion theory and Politicians Mislead Bhim Sena!
  133. The Hand-stitched Quilt – A Legacy of the Grandmother’s Gift of Love
  134. Christian Illegal Cemetery Close to Uchistha Ganpaty Temple. Is It Crime Being a Hindu Temple?
  135. Rudra Mahalaya, a 10th Century Siva Temple Awaiting Revival of Worship
  136. The Bishnois: 15th Century Legacy of Vaishṇava Theology and Ecology Conservation
  137. What Is the Caste System? Why Was It Beneficial or Destructive to Hindu Society
  138. A Great, Living, Ancient Tradition – The Kumbh Mela
  139. What Ancient and Medieval Heritage Tell Us about the Northeast – Part 1
  140. The Bashing of Brahmins and India’s Caste System Has an Agenda
  141. History of Mukti Sthal, the Original Somnath
  142. Varaha: What the 5th Century Udayagiri Caves and 5000 Year Old Kerala Temple Say
  143. Why Is Hinduism Higher than All Religions?
  144. Ancient India and Dogs: From the Vedic Age to Harappan Civilization and Thereafter
  145. The Plunder of Our Temples and Heritage: Why Indians Don’t Care
  146. Gods for Sale: The Sad Story of India’s Temple Thefts
  147. Me-Dam-Me-Fi: Festival Celebrated by Ahoms of Assam in Memory of Departed Souls
  148. Vedanta and Holistic Health: Lessons from the Bhagavad Gītā
  149. Kashmir’s Martand Sun Temple from 479 BCE Destroyed by Sultan Sikander Still in Ruins
  150. Haleem Khan: Spreading Indic Roots Worldwide through Kuchipudi and Breaking StereoTypes
  151. 22 Rooms, Dome, Treasury Well Prove Tajmahal is in Fact Shiva Temple Tejo Mahalaya
  152. Ancient Roman Monument Proves Christmas Celebration was Sun Worship as Jesus Never Existed
  153. How Church Shifted Date of Christmas to Coincide with Winter Solstice; World Now Needs the Ādityās
  154. What the Carvings in the Temples of Hampi Say – Each Telling a Story
  155. Mukteshwar Temple:  Legacy of a 10th Century Chandravanshi Dynasty of Kalinga
  156. भगवान् के पृथ्वी पर भौतिक Avatar और संक्षिप्त युग चक्र
  157. 12th Century Bundelkhand Warrior Alha Visiting Maihar Shaktipeeth Shrine a Mystery till Today
  158. Mattur: World’s Only Sanskrit Speaking Village Where Ancient Meets Modern
  159. Tejo Mahalaya Truth Was Established by None Other than Aurangzeb Himself! Know How?
  160. Vedic Cultural Origins of South American Civilizations: The Makara Link
  161. Khajuraho Temples Depict Dharma, Kama, Artha, and Moksh. Why Only Kama Highlighted?
  162. Shumang Lila – Medieval Traditional Theatre Art of Manipur with Contemporary Taste
  163. Ancient Indian Battlefield Secrets Revealed: Sanatan Shastra Vidya, the Original Art of War
  164. Huge 15th Century Rock Sculptures of Goddess Durga and More Rock Carvings at Chobimura, Tripura
  165. Exploring the Many Facets of Goddess Durga in West Bengal
  166. Vishwakarma: Ancient Creator of Flying Chariots, Missiles, 54 Mechanical Arts
  167. Onam and Kummatti Kali: The Colorful Mask Dance of Kerala
  168. Swami Vivekananda Trail: Finding India in Chicago
  169. Brahmagupt: Indian Mathematician Who Introduced Zero; Who Argued Earth is Round
  170. Hameed Khan Kawa: 2 Generations Propagating Indian Folk Culture Worldwide
  171. Unmasking the 500 Year Old Mask Making Culture of Assam
  172. प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने पूरे विश्व में भारत की प्राचीन परंपरा Yog की लहर फहरायी
  173. First Evidence of Brain Surgery 4300 Years Ago in Harappa
  174. Keeladi Excavations: 2500 Year Old Habitat as Big as Harappa Mohenjodaro!
  175. Gulabo Sapera: From Being Buried Alive at Birth to Padma Shri Awardee; an Interview
  176. पेड़ काटकर घर में मनी प्लांट लगाने वाले को ‘भीषण गर्मी की शुभकामना’: योगेश्वर दत्त
  177. Vedic Hindu Roots in Burma; Sanskrit and Pali Were the Court Languages
  178. The Prahlad Holika Story and Top 5 Places to Visit During Holi
  179. विश्व के पहले शल्य चिकित्सक भारत के सुश्रुत थे
  180. Uma Mohan and Her Musical Mantras in Sanskrit from the Veds
  181. Sushrut, Son of Rishi Vishwamitra, Was the World’s First Surgeon
  182. A Swachh Bharat Not too Long Ago
  183. Khajuraho Temples Are Not Symbolic to Eroticism!
  184. Sattriya Nritya – Dance through Bhakti
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