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5 Indian Plants of Religious and Ayurvedic Significance
Apart from their use in medicine, most plants in India have a mythological connection too...

Deepikka Laxmi
Nov 27, 20204 min read
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7 Must-Visit Historical Places In The Walled City of Ahmedabad
If you are a history buff, we have for you a list of some of the most famous sites in Ahmedabad.

Deepikka Laxmi
Nov 23, 20205 min read
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Why is Abanindranath Tagore's Bharat Mata Painting Unique?
Depictions of powerful goddesses conditioned people's imagination. However, contrary to people’s beliefs, Abanindranath Tagore created...

Akshita Rana
Nov 21, 20203 min read
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The Passing of Shah Jahan: A Tale of the Misery of Mughal Royals through Art
This painting takes us back to the time when an old, weak, and powerless Mughal emperor Shah Jahan was imprisoned in the Red Fort...

Akshita Rana
Nov 20, 20203 min read
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Journey’s End Painting (1913): An Artistic Representation of British India?
A glance at Abanindranath Tagore’s painting- Journey’s End creates an unforgettable image in the minds of the viewers...

Akshita Rana
Nov 19, 20204 min read
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Abanindranath Tagore: The Man Who Revolutionised Indian Art
Abanindranath Tagore, also known as the "Father of Modern Indian painting," was a revolutionary artist who played a critical role in...

Kirthika Nandhakumar
Nov 18, 20205 min read
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How the Bengal School of Art Revived Ancient Indian Art Forms
At this point of an identity crisis, arose the Bengal school of Art with highly gifted artists like Raja Ravi Verma, Abanindranath Tagore...

Deepikka Laxmi
Nov 17, 20205 min read
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Diwali: A Grand Celebration of Hindu Mythology
Diwali celebrations last five days. However, only one of these days is associated with Lord Rama...

Deepikka Laxmi
Nov 10, 20205 min read
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Evolution of the Devadasi System in India
With the diminishing influence of temples, their social status started falling and the practice took the form of commercial prostitution...

Yukti Ganeriwal
Nov 9, 20204 min read
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A Glimpse into the Life of the First Sikh Guru: Guru Nanak Dev
From a very young age, Guru Nanak Ji's ideas and actions were often subjected to the critical gaze of his elders because...

Riya Hirani
Nov 2, 20205 min read
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Journey From the Fields to the Parliament
India celebrates Sardar Patel's birthday as the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on 31st October. However. 31st October is not his real birth date...

Akshita Rana
Oct 28, 20206 min read
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Exploring Sufi Mysticism through Qawwali
One of the most popular Indian forms of music is Qawwali that has gone beyond all linguistic barriers and is now a globally acclaimed art.

Riya Hirani
Oct 27, 20204 min read
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Decoding Goddess Kali
In Art, Goddess Kali is mostly portrayed as a fearsome figure with disheveled hair, dark skin, and a lolling tongue dripping with blood.

Akshita Rana
Oct 23, 20202 min read
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The Forgotten Mughal Princess: Jahanara
This tale is of a princess who dedicated her whole life to her father, and thus, fulfilled her promise to her dying mother.

Yukti Ganeriwal
Oct 19, 20205 min read
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An Introduction to Bengali Literature
Bengali literature and Bengali culture go hand in hand in breathing richness and value into each other.

Chelcy Pathak
Oct 17, 20202 min read
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Devdas to Dev D: A Story Living Through Generations
Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's novel ‘Devdas’ enjoyed a broad readership, many adaptations, and many retellings.

Mohi Gaur
Oct 16, 20203 min read
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Devdas Book: A Classic Tale of Love and Turmoil
Written in the 1900s by Sarat Chandra Chatterjee, Devdas is a story of love and loss, tenderness and turmoil, but only to be doomed.

Mohi Gaur
Oct 15, 20203 min read
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Indra and Zeus- The Hindu and Greek Rain Gods
Lord Zeus, the Greek God, bears an uncanny resemblance to Lord Indra in Indian Mythology.
Read this blog to find out how!

Yukti Ganeriwal
Oct 14, 20202 min read
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Devadasis: The Eternal Brides and their Origin
Read about the legend associated with the emergence of the social evil- the 'Devadasi' tradition in India.

Yukti Ganeriwal
Oct 14, 20203 min read
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Unveiling the Legacy of Acharya Sushruta: The Father of Plastic Surgery
Did you know plastic surgery was an ancient Indian invention? Read more about the man behind it.
Read this article to find out more.

Riya Hirani
Oct 14, 20203 min read
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