Indian History

B India’s greatest contribution to the world is Buddhism. With over 5,000 years of history encompassing the most wonderful ancient history in the world, few countries boast as much as India for historical sites, peerless treasures, and mystical intrigue.   Attractions in Kolkata, Capital of West Bengal India’s capital until 1911, Kolkata comes lauded as the self proclaimed intellectual capital of the country. Teeming with the relics of the colonial past, this once showpiece capital of the British is one of the largest cities in India and fiercely loved by its inhabitants. Those visiting the city are highly rewarded thanks to the some of the fine attractions including Victoria Memorial, St. Paul Cathedral Church and Indian Museum . Victoria Memorial Your lasting impression of Kolkata will be of the impressive the Victoria Memorial. A perfect example of Indo-Sarsenic architecture, this iconic landmark of white marble houses several galleries displaying Raj memorabilia as well a

Every year on April 18th, International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS), popularly known as World Heritage Day, is celebrated. ‘ Heritage Changes ’ is the  theme of World Heritage Day 2023.   In  1982 , the  International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)  announced  18 April  as World Heritage Day.  This was approved by the  General Assembly of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 1983 , to enhance awareness about the importance of cultural heritage, and monuments and conserving them. World Heritage sites The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)  has a total of 1,154 monuments designated as world heritage sites from all over the world. Apart from  India  only  Italy, Spain, Germany, China  and  France  have  40  or more World Heritage sites. Telangana's  13th-century Ramappa Temple  and the Harappan city of  Dholavira  in the Bhachau

T oday is the birth anniversary of   Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar   who was a leader of the depressed classes throughout his life. He worked for the moral and material progress of the 'untouchables'. B. R. Ambedkar was born on  14 April 1891  in  Mhow  (now officially known as Dr Ambedkar Nagar) in  Madhya Pradesh . He belonged to the 'untouchable'  Mahar  caste. Ambedkar was a great scholar who studied economics at  Columbia University  and  the London School of Economics.  In  1924  Ambedkar founded the  Depressed Classes Institute  ( Bahishkrit Hitkarni Sabha ) in  Bombay . Three years later in  1927  he established the  Samaj Samta Sangh  to propagate the gospel of social equality between caste Hindus and worked for the uplift of the 'untouchables'. In December  1927 , he led a satyagraha in  Mahad  to fight for the rights of the 'untouchables' to draw water from public wells and tanks. In  1928  he organized temple entry movement named   Parvati temple sat

The  Sarbat Khalsa  is a term meaning “ all congregation. ” It refers to a traditional assembly of all factions of Sikhs to discuss social, political, and religious issues of great importance to the community.   The Sikh religion provides this gathering of believers in times of extreme crisis.  Sarbat Khalsa  was convened regularly in the  18th century , when the  Mughal  empire was trying to exterminate the Sikhs. The Sarbat Khalsa got discontinued in the beginning of the 19th century when the Sikh ruler  Ranjit Singh  officially abolished  Sarbat Khalsa  in 1805. Sarbat Khalsa was called just twice in the  20th  century.  Sarbat Khalsa literally means the 'entire Sikh nation'. Sarbat Khalsa - a congregation of the faithful, The Sikh religion provides for a gathering of the faithful, the Sarbat Khalsa, in times of great crisis. The Sarbat Khalsa was called on a number of occasions during the 18th century when the Mughal empire was trying to exterminate the Sikhs. The Sarbat Kh

Sevalal Maharaj  For the first time the Indian Government is celebrating the birth anniversary of  Banjara  community leader  Santh Sevalal Maharaj  on a national scale. The yearlong celebrations are being organized under the aegis of  Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Santh Sevalal Maharaj  is the spiritual & religious leader of  Banjara Community . This year his  284th  birth anniversary is being celebrated. About Sevalal Maharaj Santh Sevalal Maharaj was born on  15 February 1739  at Surgondankoppa in  Shivamogga  district of Karnataka.  He is considered a social reformer and spiritual teacher of the Banjara community.  His final resting place or Samadhi is situated at Pohradevi in Maharashtra’s Washim district, also known as Banjara Kashi. Key Takeaways Santh Sevalal Maharaj  was born on  15 February 1739  at Surgondankoppa in  Shivamogga  district of Karnataka. He is considered a s ocial reformer  and  spiritual teacher  of the Ba

Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple /  Image Credit Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple is a shrine at Yaganti of Banaganapalle mandal in the Nandyal district of Andhra Pradesh. Located in the Erramala hills, the Yaganti is one of the most sacred places in the state. This Vijayanagar era temple is dedicated to Shiva. The Yaganti Temple is perhaps the only famous shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, where he is worshipped in the form of an idol, instead of Shiva Linga.  Nandi at the Yaganti Temple / Image credit The fact that the Nandi idol at the Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple is growing in size is a matter of debate among the historians and archaeologists.