Kaman also known as Adi Vrindavan is a town of great antiquity that has been mentioned in the Srimad Bhagavatha Mahapurana as the holy land where Bhagawan Krishna spent his childhood days. This sacrosanct town is home to Kameshwar Mahadev Temple, one of the four important Shivalayas on the Braj Chaurasi Kos Yatra. The most... Continue Reading →
A stunning example of 10th - 11th century temple architecture of the Kalachuris of Tripuri also known as Kalachuris of Chedi is the Shiva Temple located in the remote Ganiyari village in Bilaspur district. This east – facing temple located in front of a lake has the most charming sculptures of its time adorning the... Continue Reading →
A lesser - known edifice of the late Gupta period is the 6th century Shiva Temple located in the obscure village of Sakour. Archaeological excavations conducted in this village have uncovered coins of Maharajadhiraja Shri Samudragupta, Maharajadhiraja Shri Chandragupta and Maharajadhiraja Shri Skandagupta indicating that this village must have been an important seat of learning,... Continue Reading →
The princely state of Rajputana has since the ancient times been an important seat of Vedic philosophy, learning and spirituality. Archaeological excavations conducted across Rajasthan have revealed the existence of thriving Vedic practices, Vedis (sacrificial altars) and yūpas (sacrificial pillars). It is evident that successive dynasties that ruled this rich province were totally dedicated to Advaitha... Continue Reading →
While Peshwa Bajirao was busy settling matters at home, Nasir Jung, the sharpest of Nizam-ul-Mulk's six sons who had raised an army to help his father in the Battle of Bhopal began to prepare for military operations against the Marathas. After Nadir Shah departed from Akhanda Bharat in 1739, Nizam-ul-Mulk began his political intrigues with Sumant Anandrao... Continue Reading →
The lesser - known Atru, known as Atalpuri in the ancient times is a treasure trove of temples of unmatched beauty, structural ingenuity and artistic and architectural excellence. Though the temples were looted and razed to the ground by the Muslim barbarians, one has to only see the broken carved panels, sculptures, plinths and niches... Continue Reading →
The hard - fought battle to annex Bassein and bring to an end a cruel Portuguese regime of two hundred years that saw unmentionable atrocities, heinous form of torture, unethical forced conversions to Christianity and deplorable religious persecution is one of the most glorious chapters of Maratha history. This resounding success for the Marathas and Peshwa... Continue Reading →
Bilasgarh, a treasure trove of ancient ruins and artefacts was once dotted with temples (dating back to the Vedic Period), forts, dharmashalas, Gurukulas and bhojanashalas. Archaeological excavations around this area uncovered caves with prehistoric drawings and petroglyphs. According to historical documents, this city located on the banks of a tributary of the Parbati River was once... Continue Reading →
Badoh and the neighbouring village of Pathari formed a part of the ancient town of Badnagar (Vatanagara), a prosperous trading hub in the days of the Gurjara - Pratiharas. As per inscriptions found, this region was dotted with temples belonging to the olden days though countless of them have either disappeared entirely or are buried... Continue Reading →
The Marathas began their campaign on a high note capturing Mahim on 9 January 1739 and Tarapur and Asheri on 24 January 1739. They captured the important island of Dharavi at the mouth of the Bassein creek on 6 March 1739 effectively sealing the fate of the main fortress. This victory gave the Marathas... Continue Reading →
Coined the 'Khajuraho of Sariska' and 'Khajuraho of Aravalli', the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple situated atop a hillock in the midst of stunning natural beauty is a prized architectural gem of the ancient times. This temple located deep inside the protected Sariska Tiger Reserve is believed to have been established by the Pancha Pandavas. According... Continue Reading →
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