The Dharmashastras, among which Manusmriti remains preeminent, clearly distinguishes between Shudras and the twice-born ...

At Gandhrai were discovered, two new temples of the same size and type - one dedicated to Vishnu and the second to Shiva which supply an important link in the history of Indian temple architecture ...

From floating shrines and striking synagogues to golden monuments and sprawling sacrificial sites, these are the most ...

Also known as the “Heart of India,” Madhya Pradesh is a land steeped in history. It encompasses historical forts that narrate ...

Mayawati voiced support for Buddhist demands to grant full control of the Mahabodhi temple's religious practices, safety, and ...

RAJANNA-SIRCILLA: A group of archaeologists has requested the state government to preserve the 9th and 10th century Jain, ...

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Long before the rise of Oxford and Harvard, India was home to some of the world’s earliest and most celebrated centers of ...

The Indian Embassy and Dongguk University commemorated Buddha’s Birthday with a lantern lighting ceremony on Thursday. Buddha ...

Depicted by the statue is the Buddha Amitābha, a prominent figure in Mahayana Buddhism.

Naruhito explored the iconic Buddhist temple that dates from the eighth ... sandals for visitors designed to prevent damage to the ancient stone structure. The UNESCO World Heritage site features ...