Art and Culture

Sun Temples

Introduction Indian Sun temples form a major element of the ancient Indian culture, which emphasizes the historical act of sun…

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Upanishads: Philosophical Core of Indian Tradition

Introduction The Upanishads are ancient Sanskrit texts that form the philosophical and spiritual climax of the Vedas, which are generally…

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Martial Art Forms in India

Introduction The martial arts of India are an impressive array of ancient fighting styles that combined physical exercise, weaponry, philosophy…

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Folk Paintings of India

Introduction The folk paintings of India are a great expression of cultural plurality of the country, its social customs and…

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Handicrafts and Textiles of India: A Cultural Legacy

Introduction The handicrafts and textiles in India reflect a long intact cultural tradition that is a combination of artistic prowess,…

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Classical Languages of India

Introduction In India, the notion of Classical Language was codified into existence in 2004 in order to attract attention to…

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Pilgrimage Sites in India

Introduction The landscape of India is covered with religious places which have attracted pilgrims thousands of years. These pilgrimage centers…

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Pallava Architecture

Introdcution The Pallava dynasty (3rd to 9th centuries CE) made monumental contributions to South Indian art and architecture, pioneering the…

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Kalinga Architecture

Introduction Kalinga architecture is one of the notable sub-schools of Nagara style of Hindu temple architecture that developed in the…

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Central Vista Redevelopment Project

Introduction The Central Vista Redevelopment Project is a national initiative to modernize India’s administrative hub in New Delhi, balancing the…

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Epics in Indian Tradition

Introduction The Indian literary and cultural heritage has placed epics at the center. They serve as not only a storehouse…

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Vedas

Origin and Composition The Vedas were found in the Vedic period and were passed orally by the sages who were…

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