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Nandsa Fragmentary Pillar Inscription

Inscription number 150 Nandsa Fragmentary Pillar Inscription of Mahasenapati Bhattisoma Provenance: A pillar not far from the Sacrificial Pillar of the Malavas in the village, Nandsa, Sahara Distt, Udaypur, Rajasthan. Script : Western Brahmi of the 2nd and 3rd centuries A. D. Language: Sanskrit References: A.S Altekar, Ep.Ind XXVII, pp256 ff, Inscription C. Footnote From …

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Nandsa Inscriptions – Text

Text of Inscription  1. सिद्धम् । कृतयोर्द्धयोव्वर्ष-शतयो द्दव्यशीतयो: 20 (+) ८0 (+) 2 चैत्रपूर्णमासी : = स्या ! मस्याम्पूर्व्वाया महता त्व-शक्ति-गुण मुरुणा पौरुषेण प्र [ धम -चन्द्र-दर्शनमिव मालव-गण-विषयमवतार 2. यित्वै कषष्टिरात्त्रमतिसत्रमपरिमित-धम्मे-मात्र, समुद्धत्त्य पितृ-पैताम हि ही न्धुरमावृत्त्य -त्य सुविपुल द्यावा-पृथिव्यो रन्तरमनुत्तमेन यशसा स्व-कर्म-संपदया विपुला समु – 3. पगतामृद्धिमा त्मसिद्धि वितत्य माया मिव, सत्त्रभूमौ सव्वै कामौघ न्धारा …

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Intwa Clay Sealing

Inscription number 144 Intwa Clay sealing Provenance: The ancient site of Intwa, in Saurashtra, about 5 kilometres from the famous Junagarh rock, which bears the inscription of Ashoka, Rudradaman, and skandgupta. Script: Brahmi of the early Kshatrapa period. Language: Sanskrit. Refrences: B Ch Chhabra, Ep.ind, XXVIII, pp.174-75. Buddhist sites at Junagadh and its surrounding area, …

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Devnimori Stone Casket Inscription

Inscription number 143. Devnimori, is a Buddhist archaeological site in the Aravalli district of Gujrat. The site contains archeological evidences of several international trade routes. The excavations of this site, have yielded many Buddhist artefacts. Devni Mori also has some residential caves with water cisterns & stupas, as at uparkot in junagarh. The Buddha images …

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Unsung Heroes

Unsung heroes of Armed Forces. As we are aware, the soldiers in high-altitude regions like Siachen Glaciers, require extensive training, specialized equipment, and a strong support system to overcome the challenges for survival. Soldiers stationed in high-altitude regions like the Siachen Glacier face numerous challenges and difficulties due to the harsh environment. Extensive media coverage …

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Gadhwa Stone Inscriptions

The Gadhwa Stone Inscriptions, are early 5th-century Sanskrit inscriptions discovered in different parts of ancient India. These Inscriptions highlight the fact that the Indian kings were aware of their responsibility towards society, as these Inscriptions are the evidences, of existence of institutions, looking after the poor . The tradition of charitable feeding houses for Brahmins and …

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Ram Charit Manas

Ram Charit Manas. According to sage Valmiki, the Ramayana period was the golden age of India. Ramayana is the best book in all the literature of the world. Its impact has been deeply imprinted on the life of people. Shri Ram Chandra is considered to be the ideal embodiment of respect for parents, teachers, brotherhood, …

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Astronomy & Astrology

Astronomy and Astrology While astronomy and astrology share historical origins in India, they have evolved differently. Astronomy is now a well-established scientific field, whereas astrology continues to be practiced as a belief system for predicting human affairs based on celestial observations. Both, however, continue to be culturally significant in India. Astronomy and astrology have deep …

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Evolution of Bharat

The term “Bharat” is an ancient name for India, and its evolution spans thousands of years of history. While the word India originated during british colonial rule. History and cultural diversity of India are incredibly rich and complex, reflecting the contributions of numerous ancient dynasties, Sanatana cultures, and an advanced ancient civilization. Hindu part of …

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