The main events associated with the Buddha’s life which were frequently depicted were events related to the birth, renunciation, enlightenment, dhammachakrapravartana, and mahaparinibbana (death). These four events were...
This composite feature of Indian culture can be seen in the field of art and architecture similar to the composite culture in the form of literature and higher...
Hint: The ICHR brings put a journal “Indian Historical Review” biannually, which features in Thomson Reuters list. ICHR started making rounds in Mainstream media due to abolition of...
Shunga period marked the beginning of sculptural idiom in the Indian sculpture wherein the physical forms were becoming more realistic, refined and expressive. The sculptors started mastering the...
Dhamekh Stupa at Sarnath is one of the prominent Buddhist structures in India. Dhamekh Stupa was constructed by the great Mauryan king, Ashoka. The Dhamekh Stupa is cylindrical...
During the early periods of Vedic era, the term Rta or Rtam was used to designate the cosmic moral principle according to which all things in universe operate....
Rabindranath Tagore made profound contributions to Indian literature and arts, influencing both domains. His literary oeuvre, primarily written in Bengali, spans a variety of genres including poetry, novels,...
Sufi and Bhakti movements emphasized on the devotion rather than rituals and worldly materials. They aimed to build a relationship with the god. Both Sufism and Bhakti movements...
Abanindranath Tagore portrayed Bhārat Mātā as a four-armed Hindu goddess wearing saffron-colored robes, holding a book, sheaves of rice, a mala, and a white cloth. The image of...
