The Symbolism of Vishnu in World Religions
Both Vishnu and Ananta-Sesha and are eternally present through the periodic cosmic cycles of creation and destruction.
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The Journey of Jagannath From India to Egypt: The Untold Saga of the Kushites
In Egyptian, Amun is written as Ymn, which has been reconstructed by Egyptologists to “Yamanu”, and sometimes also spelled as “Yamun”. “Yamanu” or “Yamun” is very closely related to the sacred river “Yamuna” in India, which is intimately tied up with the childhood of Krishna, who grew up on the banks of the river Yamuna.
Sanauli Site Yields 2nd Millennium BC Bronze Age Culture Coffins, World’s Oldest Copper Helmet & Chariots
A recent excavation by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at Sanauli has unearthed these artifacts belonging to the Copper Hoard Culture and the Ochre Coloured Pottery (OCP) Culture, the ASI Institute of Archaeology Director S.K. Manjul told IANS on Tuesday.
Krishna Worship and Ratha Yatra Festival in Ancient Egypt!!!
“I am Amon-Ra…The waters of the Nile sprout from my sandals.” This immediately reminded me of the Creator God Vishnu in Hinduism. In the typical depiction of Vishnu in Hindu iconography, the sacred river Ganges is shown emerging from the toe of the Vishnu, while in Egypt, we find a very similar imagery associated with Amun.
Char Dham Yatra Now Made Smoother With A Token System
The most chaotic of them all is Kedarnath, which is why measures are being taken so that travellers don’t have to stand in a long queue in the monsoons and cold. A token system is being implemeted, wherein only one thousand pilgrims will be able to stay at night at one time in Kedarnath. For that, 36 photometric registration centres have also been set up.
Petra, Jordan – Is it An Ancient Shiva Temple Complex?
Petra, the ‘rose red city, half as old as time’, located in modern day Jordan,
This Varanasi Doctor Shook Up UK Baby Food Industry in 1972
It was her ground-breaking research on the importance of mother’s milk that prompted baby food companies in the UK to first start carrying this message. Now most companies in the world do it.
Rag Rag Mein Ganga – Episode 10
In this episode of Rag Rag Mein Ganga, you get to see the colors & flavours of the Kanpur city, situated on the banks of the Mighty Ganges. See Rajeev Khandelwal explore the city which is called as the Manchester of India, and its various nuances.
Neeli Raag: Swati Dandekar Chronicles India’s 4,500-Year-Old Tradition of Indigo Dyeing
Through the film, Dandekar also explores the ideas that crafts must be traditionally handed down from one generation to the next. Also, as she says, what does it take for someone to preserve a tradition? “When you demand natural dyes, what does it take to do it? It’s a labour of love — you connect with the process, it’s not just about making money.
Rag Rag Mein Ganga – Episode 9
Want to know the various nuances of the city of Farrukhabad? If yes, then watch this episode of Rag Rag Mein Ganga with Rajeev Khandelwal, to see him explore the potato farms, the local food, the zardosi craft and Itra (perfume) industry of this intriguing city.