Pratha Sharma
Shiva and Shakti – Looking beyond modern history
Lord Shiva’s name is synonymous with being auspicious, benevolent and kind. The term ‘Shi’ or ‘Si’ depicts the ideology of all pervasiveness, that which...
Need for Animal Shelters in India
The presence of large number of animals that roam the streets of villages and cities in India is unfortunately the result of lack of...
The lost aspects of Shaktipeeth Temples – Things to know
The marriage of Lord Shiva and Devi Sati is one of the most important events marked in the Shaiva and Shaakta sects of present-day...
Divine purpose of ancient Indian Temple dance
The Natya Shastra of Bharatmuni describes the divine origin of classical dance. As Lord Brahma created the fifth Veda by incorporating the “Pathyam” or...
The Chausath Yogini Temples in India
The major surviving temples of the 64 Yoginis, commonly termed as the ‘Chausath Yogini” shrines are two in Orissa and two in Madhya Pradesh...
The Kakanmath Temple of Madhya Pradesh
Situated in the Morena district of Madhya Pradesh, the Kakanmath temple is a well-known Shiva temple of it’s era. Apart from being infamous for...
Brihadeshwara Temple of Thanjavur
Also famed as the “Rajarajeshwara Temple”, “Rajarajeshwaram” and “Peruvudayar Temple”, this temple is located in Thanjavur in the state of Tamil Nadu. This temple...
Why Complete ban on Cow slaughter in India is Crucial
Since time immemorial, India has been worshipping cattle. They have always had a dominant role in the worship, rituals, temple culture, agriculture and foremostly...
Temples for Cattle Protection in India
The present scenario of cattle on the streets of India and some of the state government's goshalas is highly deplorable. The cattle feed on...
India’s unseen Rivers of Sorrow
The recent pictures of the rivers of blood flowing through Bangladeshi streets presents the most obnoxious facet of the word ‘Humanity’. The ruthless and...
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Questions on the submerged city of Dwarka haunts archaeologists
The headlines of this intriguing reads: "Could this forbidden ancient technology beneath the Arabian Sea force mankind to rewrite the history?" Analysis aside, after watching...
New discoveries bring more bewilderment for the scientists
And here is one more "previously thought" wrong idea. What makes it more interesting is, this time the scientists have come up with a...
Increasing importance to Sanskrit language will help humanity
HRD Ministry sets up exclusive panel on Sanskrit promotion
The human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry has constituted a 13-member expert committee exclusively on Sanskrit in...
Amazing health benefits of Amalaki fruit
Ayurveda classifies seasons as having an affinity to certain doshas. As summer approaches, it is common for Pitta dosha to become imbalanced and cause overheating...
High rising National pride but Narendra Modi needs to hold his horses
Now when it is official that Indians are riding on a high national pride under Narendra Modi's leadership, it may be interesting to find...
