The eight principles of Mahaveerji philosophy had one common objective – to improve quality of life. He preached that every soul is in bondage to karmic atoms accumulated by good and bad deeds since eternity and that in a state […]
The Origins of Jainism – Bhagwan Rushabhdev
The rise of Jainism is approximated to have occurred around the same time as the end of the Later Vedic period. With the rise of small kingdoms and a power struggle between the warrior class or the Kshatriyas and the […]
Gangaur – A Festival for Marital Bliss
A celebration of married bliss, Gangaur is celebrated in honour of Gauri or Parvati, the Hindu goddess of abundance. Parvati was the consort of Lord Shiva (also known as Gana) and is the epitome of virtue and fidelity in Hindu […]
The Spirit of Bhoganandiswara Temple: A Road Trip from Bangalore – By Sanibh Aryan
For all those fed up with Bangalore’s traffic and noise, there are places in and around that provide the peace you wish for on weekends. One of them is a temple I will now talk about. Bhoganandiswara is a temple […]
Jama Masjid – An Architectural and Cultural Marvel by Nishank Verma
The largest Mosque in India- Jama Masjid The Jama Masjid is truly a marvelous wonder. Located in Shahjahanabad, the walled city of the Mughals, the Jama Masjid sits right across the road from the Red Fort. Constructed on an approximately […]