Founder of Nanda Dynasty Mahapadma Nanda, the founder of the Nanda dynasty, proved to be a powerful ruler. From both the Buddhist and Jain sources we come to know that he belonged to very low family. Probably, he was born of a Sudra mother, as the Buddhist sources would inform us. Whatever may be … [Read more...]
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Age and Date of Ramayana
It is a general believed that Ramayana was originally composed by Rishi Valmiki in Sanskrit. In this book the great deeds of Lord Rama of Ayodhya have been vividly described. The Ramayana in its present form contains about 24,000 verses (Slokas) and has seven cantos. It is very difficult to say … [Read more...]
King Pandu
King Pandu was the Kuru King of Hastinapur. He was the son of Queen Ambalika, wife of King Vichitravira. He was fathered by Rishi Vyasa. Queen Ambalika was the widow of King Vichitravira. After the death of King Vichitravira, the mother of Vichitravira asked Rishi Vyasa to grant a child to … [Read more...]
Main Teachings of Jainism
Lord Mahavira, also known as Vardhaman Mahavir, was the last Tirthankara and the founder of Jainism religion. What Lord Mahavira taught formed the teachings of Jainism which are the following: 1. Ahimsa: The first and foremost principle of Jainism was Ahimsa or non-injury to anyone. It is why many … [Read more...]
Four Buddhist Councils
This article contains brief description on the Four Buddhist Councils. Introduction From time to time four different Councils of the Buddhists were called to celebrate important events or to decide policy matters of great importance. 1. The First Buddhist Council The first council was called … [Read more...]
Indian Tribal Art
Indian tribal art is almost entirely 'functional' and had great utilitarian or social significance. There is very little art for art's sake in a tribal village. Much of the art has a religious or magical purpose. It has great social importance. There is very little that is simply decorative or that … [Read more...]
Mughal Sculpture, Decorative Carvings and Mosaic Art
Mughal Sculpture: Mughal Emperor Akbar encouraged the art of sculpture. He had the statues of Jai Mal and Fatha, the Rajput heroes of Chittor, seated on elephants, carved out of stone, and had them placed at the gate of the Agra Fort. The elephant gateway of Fatehpur sikri is still guarded by the … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Cricket and Its Importance
Cricket is a national sports of England. Today Cricket is a very popular game in some countries. But it is not played everywhere in the world. How cricket is played? The game of Cricket is played between two sides, each having eleven players. The cricket ball is rather small and very hard. On the … [Read more...]
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