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US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...
India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park to be set up in LadakhLt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena lays foundation stone for India’s first petroglyph conservation park in Leh on World Heritage Day. The park ...
The Buddha comes alive in relics from Piprahwa in this truly immersive exhibition in DelhiAn exhibition in Delhi celebrates the Buddha's relics. The Piprahwa bone relic, reliquaries, and jewels are on display. These artifacts wer...
Photo of Buddhist stupas in France spotlights Kashmir’s ancient past: PMAn old photograph found in France has revealed Kashmir's glorious past. The blurry image shows three Buddhist stupas in Baramulla. This dis...
Buddhism as prosperity gospelMerchants played a significant role in the spread and support of Buddhism, as evidenced by various Buddhist scriptures and historical sites...
Ayodhya: History, secrets, Ram Janmabhoomi, lesser-known facts, significance, and places to visitAyodhya, located in Uttar Pradesh, is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama and holds immense religious and historical importance. Wit...
Feudal Buddha: The spread of Buddhism to Southeast Asia, Central &East Asia, had a lot to do with politics & economicsIt all began in the 19th century when Europeans rediscovered Buddhism. They were able to translate the various Pali texts from Sri Lanka. T...
Unveiling ancient treasures: Met Museum's 'Tree & Serpent' shines a light on early Buddhist art in IndiaThe Metropolitan Museum's newest exhibition, "Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 B.C.E.-400 C.E.," features over 50 sculpture...
New York museum to exhibit Indian sculptureNew York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition of early Indian sculptures containing Buddhist stone exhibits curated by Joh...
So, here's how we saw our rulers, see them, and will see themMuch before the advent of photographs, selfies and now AI avatars, portraiture of the kings and emperors had their own aesthetic – and poli...
View: Greed & the continued relics of warIn the texts, however, the war is ceased through the mediation of Drona, a brahmin, who ends the dispute by dividing and distributing the r...
Away from the hustle bustle of Bhubaneshwar-Puri-Konark, explore Odisha’s ‘Diamond Triangle’It comprises of three obscure, but stunningly beautiful Buddhist heritage sites.
Just in time: Narendra Modi to open Ambedkar Memorial early AprilThe timing would be politically perfect for the Union government, which has been competing with the Congress to own up Ambedkar’s legacy.
Pakistan government urged to ensure 8th wonder tag to Kanishka StupaBuddha's influence is spread over entire world and his bone fragments were found from Peshawar at Kanishka stupa.
Discover rare pre-historic art at the Rock Shelters of BhimbetkaThe Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are situated in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains in Madhya Pradesh.
Try Mahayana Buddhist Temple in Indonesia for unparalleled tranquilityThis is a guide for you to enjoy a blissful twist in your vacation this season.
Varanasi gets Rs 20 crore tourism packageVaranasi is one of the cities that comes under the ministry's PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive) scheme.
PM Narendra Modi offers prayer at Mahabodhi tree in Lanka's ancient capitalAnuradhapura is an archaeologist's delight and contains several monuments of historical importance.
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Srirangapatna Island, situated along river Cauvery is a history and heritage lover’s delight. Once the capital of Tipu Sultan’s empire, the...
- Sounds of silence at Buddhist sites in Odisha, Ratnagiri-Udayagiri-Lalitgiri
Ratnagiri is 70 km north-east of Cuttack in Jajpur, just like Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri is a part of Cuttack.