Temples, Stepwells Built by Gurjara Pratiharas in Alwar and Dausa (Cir.725 – 1027 AD) The Gurjara Pratihara Dynasty (725-1027 A.D.) is one of the longest lived dynasties in the history of India. Gurjara Pratiharas the…
58-feet-tall Gangadhara Shiva Pratima at Azhimala Temple by the Sea Amazing statue of Gangadhara Shiva unveiled in Tiruvanantapuram. 58 feet tall. Facing the beautiful sea of Kovalam. Facing east, the concrete sculpture visualizes Shiva with…
We Start with Ayodhya, but We Will Not and Cannot End There Many years ago, as a young girl, I had gone on a bus tour to Mathura. Imagine my excitement as a Sri Krishna…
Shiva in Geneva Science Lab: Nataraja Connection with Atomic Physics A science student might know what it means by CERN. At least now when the shocking news about the existence of particles (Neutrinos) that run faster than…
Somnath: Where Faith Triumphs over Fanaticism Somnath is a ancient historic Hindu temple dedicated to Hindu God Shiva, wherein Shiva is worshiped as “Som naath” i.e. “lord of the Soma (moon)” or ‘protector of moon-god’. It…
Who are Naga Sadhus? Naga Sadhus are a particular group of Shaivite saints who reside in the Himalayan Caves and come to visit the civilization only during the Kumbh Mela. This is the only event…
Rama’s Handmade Shiva Linga in Mumbai? Ban Ganga in Walkeshwar “Dada, Why did the Vimana fly South West from Panchvati and after touching the sea shore again turned towards inland and went down South?” Lakshman…
Ancient Indians Knew Science of Fertilization without a Microscope? Here Are the Wow Facts! Did British present India as “land of snake charmers”, instead of presenting the right snake and its ancient science??? The…
A Bull Fighting Indian Hero – Saving the Ancient World from its Demons The popular story of ‘The hunter in the tree, the tiger and Shiva’ (associated with MahaShivaratri) is related to a similar recurring…
Kanvar Mela – Adventure Holiday in Indian Style All over India, an interesting phenomenon can be observed. On one hand, materialism is on the rise, and on the other hand, the popularity of rituals and religious…
