The ancient numbers and numbering system mentioned in the Hindu scriptures namely the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and treatises, commentaries and texts written by the Rishis is the foundation for Vedic Mathematics, particle physics, chemistry, music and other subjects that have been adopted by the Western civilizations over the years. In fact, the study of... Continue Reading →
Bharatiya Jnana Parampara (Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)) / Vedic Sciences – Ratna – Precious Gems
ratnānām padmarāgo-asmi... – Bhagawan Shree Krishna, Srimad Bhagavad Maha Purana (11th Canto, 16th Chapter, Shloka 30) kaustubhākhyam-abhūd ratnaṁ padmarāgo mahodadheḥ... – Srimad Bhagavad Maha Purana (8th Canto, 8th Chapter, Shloka 05) As per our Hindu scriptures, at the time of the Mahā Pralaya, the entire gamut of creation (universe along with animate and inanimate beings) is completely... Continue Reading →
Bharatiya Jnana Parampara (Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)) / Vedic Sciences – Kusha Grass
Kusho-asmi darbha-jaatinaam - Bhagawan Shree Krishna, Srimad Bhagavad Maha Purana (11th Canto, 16th Chapter, Shloka 30). The humble kusha found growing in the wild is believed to be the purest entity in the universe, an epitome of the Supreme Self. The kusha is the greatest sanctifier, untainted by sin and wrongdoing as per the Hindu scriptures.... Continue Reading →
Bharatiya Jnana Parampara (Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)) / Vedic Sciences – Mandala – Sacred Geometry
सर्वशक्तिमयी सर्वमङ्गला सद्गति-प्रदा । सर्वेश्वरी सर्वमयी सर्वमन्त्र-स्वरूपिणी ॥ ५२॥ सर्व-यन्त्रात्मिका सर्व-तन्त्ररूपा मनोन्मनी । माहेश्वरी महादेवी महालक्ष्मी-मृडप्रिया ॥ ५३॥ The glory of the mandala has been best described in the Sri Lalithā Sahasranāma, an extraordinary text that extolls the greatness of the Supreme Self in the form of Divine Mother. Mandalas are excellent mediums and tools to improve one’s... Continue Reading →
Ananda Bhairavi Temple, Sukhria Village, Somrabazar, Hooghly District, West Bengal
The quaint village of Sukharia located on the busy Somrabazar railway line in Hooghly district has some of the finest terracotta temples and old mansions that you will find in Bengal. Somrabazar has historically been the home of some of the oldest Zamindar families whose wealth, grandeur and affluence has had a significant influence on the culture... Continue Reading →
Garh Kundar Fort, Tikamgarh Village, Niwari District, Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh
One of the most mysterious forts of India is located in the sleepy village of Tikamgarh about 70kms from Orchha. A curious aspect about this fort is that the entire fort is clearly visible at a distance of 12 kms but completely vanishes as you near the assumed location of the fort! Even if this... Continue Reading →
Dindigul Locks of Tamil Nadu
One of the earliest examples of the exemplary craftsmanship of the 'Lock City' of Dindigul, famous for its unique handmade locks is seen on the door of the Dindigul Malai Kottai (Hill Fort). This lock on the fort's door is at least 400 years old if not more and was commissioned by the Madurai Nayak king Muthu... Continue Reading →
Sirumalai Hill Banana of Tamil Nadu
One of the most unique crops of Tamil Nadu are the Hill Bananas of Sirumalai and Virupakshi grown extensively in the eastern parts of the Western Ghats and lower Palani hills, Sirumalai and other parts of the Eastern Ghats. The aromatic and delicious Hill Bananas have been grown here for centuries by marginal farmers. ... Continue Reading →
Temples of Chandrakona, Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal
Chandrakona like nearby Bishnupur and Ambika Kalna is often referred to as the ‘city of temples’. This city grew in eminence during the reign of the Hindu Malla kings of Bishnupur whose architectural ingenuity in using the locally available terracotta to build their stupendous temples was adopted by successive rulers. It would appear that at... Continue Reading →
Govind Mahal, Datia, Datia District, Madhya Pradesh
The ancient city of Datia located at a little distance from Gwalior is considered to be one of the most sacred kshetras of India. This historical city is mentioned as Daityavakra in the Mahabharat and is titled as Laghu Vrindavan (Little Vrindavan) for its numerous Shree Krishna Temples. It is also home to the Shri... Continue Reading →
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