Seven Islands of Bombay The Beginning of Bombay’s History On September 1, 1668, the ship ‘Constantinople Merchant’ landed on the coast of Surat. It brought a copy of the Royal Charter dated March 27, 1668. Which granted the English East India Company ownership of the Port and Island of Bombay “to be owned in…
Bharatanatyam Origins of Dance Drama in Indian Mythology Indian culture, renowned for its rich and varied expressions in architecture, handicrafts, paintings, sculptures, and performing arts, exhibits diverse ideologies, dialects, and customs. Dance, in particular, has always held a central place in Indian culture. Legend states that at the court of Indra (Lord of the Wind),…
Darjeeling Himalayan Railways Travel: From Calcutta to Darjeeling in the 19th Century Traveling from Calcutta to Darjeeling was difficult throughout the 19th century until the Northern Bengal State Railway expanded its service to Siliguri in 1879. Travelers used various modes of transportation to reach Darjeeling, including the road, train, steam ferry, and bullock cart. The…
Kabir Das Unveiling the Mysteries of Kabir Das Kabir Das, the poet and saint, was born in Kashi (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) around the middle of the 15th century. His life remains shrouded in ambiguity with conflicting accounts, varying viewpoints, and numerous tales surrounding his biography. The oldest sources on Kabir include the Adi Granth and…
Legends and Origins of Bithoor Bithoor, a tiny town in Uttar Pradesh near Kanpur on the banks of the Ganga, holds historical and religious significance. Old Hindu scriptures reference this place. According to legend, when Lord Vishnu constructed the cosmos, Lord Brahma moved into Bithoor. The naming of Bithoor resulted from a number of modifications….
Jallianwala Bagh The slaughter at Jallianwala Bagh turned the tide in the Indian independence movement. In 1951, the Indian government erected a memorial in Jallianwala Bagh to honor the memory of the Indian revolutionaries and those who perished in the heinous slaughter. It continues to inspire children with a sense of patriotism and serves as…
Delhi King George V laid the foundation for Delhi at the 1911 Coronation Durbar, marking the city’s status as the capital of British India. Previously, Calcutta served as the capital. Two main considerations contributed to moving the capital from Calcutta to Delhi: 1909’s Indian Committees Act. the continuing issue brought on by the division of…
Indigo Revolt In the summer of 1859, thousands of ryots, or peasants, in Bengal refused to cultivate indigo for the European planters who owned the land and the dye-producing factories. This act demonstrated unwavering commitment and fury, marking one of the most notable peasant revolutions in Indian history. It came to be known as the…
Satyagraha The district of Champaran is located in North Western Bihar. In British India, it was part of the Tirhut division in the provinces of Bihar and Orissa. In 1972, authorities split Champaran into the districts of Purbi (east) and Pashchim (west) Champaran. Purbi Champaran has its headquarters in Bettiah, while Pashchim Champaran’s headquarters are…
Khajuraho Temples India reportedly has more than two million Hindu temples, reflecting the richness of Indian culture and lifestyle. The guiding principles of temple building in India depict time, place, and experience. The Shilpa Shastra clearly defines the art and architecture used in Hindu temple construction. It identifies the three primary styles of Indian temple…
