Prophet Mohammad, born in the holy city of Mecca is the propounded of Islam. The parts of the Bible called the Old Testament are considered as the teachings and the earlier tradition Islam. The Muslims believe Mohammad as their last Prophet. Ibrahim (Abrahan) mentioned in the Old Testament is believed to be progenitor of the […]

Percy Brown, noted art critic has described Vijayanagar structures as the most developed examples of Dravidian style. Hard granite was used for buildings. The Kalyan Mantapa of the Virupaksha (Lord Shiva) temple, Hazara Ramaswamy temple, Vithala temple and structures by using mortar like the Kamalamahal (palace) are notable monuments in the capital city. All old […]

 Just as incorrect, though much more flattering, is Claudius Ptolemy’s reference to these islands as being islands of `good fortune’. Maybe, he also believed –as the Dutch did and that is why they once tried to conquer them- that somewhere in these islands `there was a well… whose waters converted iron into gold, and was […]

This is the gateway to Rajasthan. It lies in the midst of what was once a desert. Like all old towns, it is dominated by temples and havelis. The businessmen of Bhiwani went out to Calcutta, Bombay and other cities in search of fortunes. With the money earned in these places they built large houses, […]

 As a very boy Shankara renounced worldly life and he was initiated to Sanyasa by Govinda Bhagavatpada. His contribution to Hindu religion and philosophy was substantial. He wrote interpretation for works like the Brahmasuthras, Vedas, Upanishadas. He also composed devotional poems like `Saudarya Lahari’ and Bhajagovindam’ in Sanskrit.   Shankaracharya propounded the philosophy of Monism […]

 Muslim saints who put on `Sufi’, an ordinary woolen garment were called Sufis. It is a spiritual movement of the Muslims devotees, comparable to the Hindu Bhakti movement. It originated in Arabia. It was evidenced in India too.   The Sufis in India were also influenced by the Hindu philosophy. Love and devotion can help […]