CLASSICAL DANCE BHARATNATYAM The word “Bharatanatyam” is has its origin from the word “Bharata” and is associated with the Natyasastra. Despite its undebatable antiquity, it is not very easy to reconstruct the history of Bharatanatyam dance over a period of nearly 2000 years. There are two different types of source material from which one can make an attempt … Read more
The History of Lichchhavis The Lichchhavis (also Lichchavi, Licchavi) were an important member of the Vrijian confederacy. The early Indian traditions describes the Lichchhavis as Kshatriyas. Scholars reject the theory of foreign origin of the Lichchhavis on the strength of these traditions. But they were degraded to the status of fallen Kshatriyas due to their … Read more
The History of Lichchhavis The Lichchhavis (also Lichchavi, Licchavi) were an important member of the Vrijian confederacy. The early Indian traditions describes the Lichchhavis as Kshatriyas. Scholars reject the theory of foreign origin of the Lichchhavis on the strength of these traditions. But they were degraded to the status of fallen Kshatriyas due to their … Read more
The History of Vrijis ( or Vajji or Vrijji or Vriji Clan) Origin and Rise of the Vrijis In the 6th century B.C. the republican clan of the Vrijis was very famous for their power. To begin with the Vrijis formed a confederacy consisting of 8 republican clans. Each clan had equal status in the … Read more
Bhagavatism and Krishna Cult (Bhakti Cult) Introduction: In the sixth century B.C. Bhagavatism or Krishnaism flourished side by side with Buddhism and Jainism. Bhagavatism or Krishnaism is a religious creed in Hinduism. The followers of the creed are devoted towards Lord Krishna. Bhagavatism is a branch of Vaishnavism, where the devotees worships the various avatars of Lord … Read more
Life and Teachings of Mahavira Life of Lord Mahavira Mahavira, the last of the Jain Tirthankaras or Ford-makers was born at Kundagrarna in the suburbs of Vaisali in and about 540 B.C. His father was Siddhartha, the head of the Janatrika clan and his mother was Trisala, sister of the Lichchavi chief Chetaka. Originally Mahavira’s … Read more
Decline of Buddhism in India India is the birthplace of Buddhism. Though Buddhism is still surviving today in many countries of the world, yet it has declined in its land of birth. The causes for the decline or downfall of Buddhism in India have been discussed in this article. 1. Decline of royal patronage The … Read more
History of Slavery system in Ancient India Megasthenes Remark about Slavery System in India When Megasthenes came to India in the 4th Century B.C., he found that slavery system was unknown to the Ancient Indian society. He has declared all the Indians are free. Slaves do not exist in India. Ancient Indians also treated foreigners … Read more
History of Slavery system in Ancient India Megasthenes Remark about Slavery System in India When Megasthenes came to India in the 4th Century B.C., he found that slavery system was unknown to the Ancient Indian society. He has declared all the Indians are free. Slaves do not exist in India. Ancient Indians also treated foreigners … Read more
The role of the Audience of Classical Music or the Classical Music Listeners is immense. No system of classical music has entirely lived or developed on the efforts of the artists and performers alone or on the strength of tradition and patronage. The fulfillment of all art lies in the healthy interaction and exchange between … Read more