The Silk Road was a complex network of ancient trade routes linking China in the East to the Mediterranean in the West. This extensive web of routes facilitated the exchange of goods like silk, spices, gold, and gemstones, connecting various civilizations. Zhang Qian is often recognized as the “Father of …
Read More »Prakrit and Pali Languages
Context: Prakrit and Pali have been recognized as Classical languages due to their historical and cultural significance. Prakrits: The Language of the People The term ‘Prakrit’ is derived from ‘Prakriti’, which means ‘source’ or ‘origin’. Most scholars believe that Prakrit languages evolved from Sanskrit, the language of the Vedas and …
Read More »Ayodhya Ram Mandir- Art & Culture
Ayodhya, a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, is steeped in art and culture, deeply intertwined with the Hindu epic Ramayana and the worship of Lord Rama. A grand temple dedicated to Lord Rama. Ram Mandir: Architecture: The temple is being built in the Nagara style, characterized by its towering shikhara (spire) …
Read More »Beautification plan destroys oldest neighbourhoods in Varanasi
Close to 300 houses — 187 already demolished and 90 waiting to be razed — are making way for the Vishwanath Precinct Development Project Around the temple of Lord Vishwanath — Shiva, the destroyer — in Varanasi, destruction is taking place on a scale this ancient city hasn’t witnessed in …
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