The monuments of Ancient and Medieval times remain as the most important material allowing us to understand the past historical events in a better manner. There were different reasons that these monuments were constructed during the reign of the rulers.Commemorate EventsThe main reason that the rulers commissioned the construction of ... Read More

“You cannot build anything on the foundation of caste. Anything that you will build on the foundations of caste will crack and will never be a whole”- Dr. B.R. AmbedkarThe institution of caste in India came into existence mainly to create a division of labor and specialization in the economy. ... Read More

Kerala is God’s own country and it is undoubtedly the most popular tourist destination in India known for its natural and cultural heritage. A tourist can find a variety of tourist hotspots in with food and accommodation in all price ranges. Kerala as a tourist destination can be visited at ... Read More

Aarati in the India tradition is a part of worship in which fire is lit on Diya or using camphor pieces. This is offered to the deities that are worshiped. It generally marks to end of the ceremony or Pooja that is performed. Here are some important points related to ... Read More

Jainism is one of the oldest religions in India. Its references are traced back to the Harappan Civilization with reference to the nude torso found during the excavations. Vrishabdeva is the first Tirthankara in Jain religion and the 24th is Varadamana Mahavira. This is one of the first religions that ... Read More

Khajuraho is popular for its group of artistic temples which were built by the Chandela rulers between the 10th and 12th Century. Chandela rulers were the great patrons of art and this is the reason that the Khajuraho group of temples is known for its sculptural wealth. There were some ... Read More

Ellora caves located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ellora caves did not, however, remain unexplored due to the proximity to the trade routes.These caves are one of the finest examples of rock-cut architecture in India with construction beginning during the time of Vakatakas ... Read More

India follows the principle of decentralization and a dual set of governments functioning at the Central and the State level. Governor is the nominal head of the State and performs similar functions and duties like the President does for the Republic of India.The Governor is, however, the head of the ... Read More

A Member of Parliament in India is either the member of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha who serves as the representative of people elected directly or indirectly. The members are elected through territorial representation in Lok Sabha and proportional representation in Rajya Sabha. 12 members are nominated to Rajya Sabha ... Read More

Puppetry is basically a form of art where figures of paper, cloth or wood are created for story-telling which can be either string puppets or shadow puppets. They actually serve the purpose of enacting the story being told.Puppets for many generations have been a part of cultural activities in India ... Read More