Ghatotkacha: The Symbol of Sacrifice in the Mahabharata
Ghatotkacha is a prominent character in the epic Mahabharata. Literally, 'Ghatam' means pot and 'Utkacha' means hairless. He had a pot-like head which was...
The Sanyasi Rebellion: A Historical Overview
The Sanyasi Rebellion was a revolt by the Sanyashis and Sadhus in Bengal, India in the late eighteenth century which happened in the forests...
Hidden Gems: Exploring Kalahandi and Nuapada Districts
Too many flowers are born to blush unseen, as it is said in English. But with efforts, the flower can be brought to the...
Louis XIV: The Grand Monarch of France
Louis XIV was king of France from 1643 until his death in 1715. He reigned for a considerable period of time, 72 years and...
Sarala Mahabharata is not a translation of Vyasa Mahabharata
Not just Sarala Mahabharata; no rendering of Vyasa Mahabharata into a local language (now called “regional languages”) from the eleventh century to the sixteenth...
