Many believe that Linga means male reproductive organ and Shiva Lingam is Phallus, the symbol of generative power in nature. But this is a wrong assumption even by many hindus due to their ignorance and lack of … Read more
Fire is estimated to be used by various species of Hominids, about 1.5 million years ago. Later, Fire provided protection from predators, it facilitated the conversion of forests into fields, helped bake utensils and forge tools. Fire … Read more
Surya Siddhanta is the first among the traditions or doctrines (siddhanta) in archaeo-astronomy of the Vedic era. Infact, it is the oldest ever book in world which describes earth as sphere but not flat, gravity being reason … Read more
Ear Piercing or Karna Vedha is an ancient ceremony performed on both male and female in many countries. This is seen across cultures in almost all continents where human civilization inhabited. In India, this is called as … Read more
Neptune (Latin: Neptūnus) is the god of freshwater and the sea in Roman religion. He is the counterpart of the Greek god Poseidon. His statue is found in Bologna, Italy on a public fountain. Notice the trident … Read more
Prasna Upanishad consists of six questions (prasnas) and their answers. It is also associated with the Atharva Veda Six students (Sukesha, Satyakama, Sauryayanee, Bhargava, Kabandhi) interested in knowing divinity or Brahman come to sage Pippalada and request … Read more