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Ganesh Chaturthi and the Evolution of Sacred Art
by Keya Gupta When you think of Ganesha, you picture the pot-bellied elephant-headed God, worshipped across India. But historically, Ganesha has travelled around the world, with the oldest surviving Ganesha statue being found in the Kung-sin province of China, in 531 CE! In fact, Ganesha idols have been found all over the world, from Japan […]
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
By Mahima Sankar Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is well-known as the founder of the Maratha Empire, but what of the other leaders who continued his legacy? After Shivaji Maharaj, it was his oldest son – Chhatrapati Sambhaji – who went on to expand his father’s empire, becoming one of the most formidable Maratha leaders. Read more about the […]
The Pancha Sakha Poets
By Jayshree Misra Tripathi The Pancha Sakha or the Five Friends were a group of five poet-philosophers who heralded great change in Medieval Odisha (also known as Udra Desa). These scholars translated Hindu texts written in Sanskrit into simple prose, that could be easily understood by the common folk. The Pancha Sakha resided in […]
The Life and Legacy of Annamacharya
Read about the life and legacy of Annamacharya, the Telugu composer and poet who is considered Andhra Pada Kavita Pitamaha or Grandfather of Telugu song-writing.
Guru Arjan Dev – The 5th Sikh Guru
Read all about Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru, whose martyrdom strengthened the conviction of his community.
Guru Gobind Singh’s Khalsa
Did you know how Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, established the Khalsa?
The Ancient Game of Pallanguli
Read about Pallanguli, the ancient Indian game that is said to improve hand eye coordination and mental maths skills.
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The Naval Journey of India Book I
This book is the first of a three-book series that takes a deep and detailed look at India's Naval History and a deep insight into the lives of our men and women in white. But any series on the Indian Navy has to start at the very beginning - exploring India's celebrated maritime history. Join our little hero, Bharat, and his grandfather, Commodore Sagar, as they sail into the deep blue waters of time. Book I of The Naval Journey of India takes a sweeping look at India's maritime endeavours, how the seas impacted us over millennia and how the oceans made us who we are.
