Culture and History

Articles that details the rich cultural heritage and history of India

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Jammu and Kashmir: ASI objects to Hindu Pooja at Martand Sun Temple, had previously allowed Bollywood film shooting at the temple

OpIndia Staff - 10 May, 2022

"We have raised our concerns with the district administration over the pooja at Martand Sun Temple. It is a violation of our rules", the ASI said.

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Inside the world of ‘Saint’ Francis Xavier: From spearheading inquisition of Goa to tormenting the lives of local Hindus

Suyash - 6 May, 2022

"(Indians) being black themselves, consider their own colour the best, they believe that their gods are black and seem to be as dirty as they are ugly and horrible to look at," Francis Xavier had noted.

Opinions

Tipu Sultan: The Islamic tyrant who slaughtered the Hindus of Malabar and Kodagu, killed and converted lakhs of them

Pallav - 4 May, 2022

Malabar in the southern India was the place of most atrocities and anti-Hindu actions of Tipu Sultan.

Government and Policy

‘To understand Indian thought process, it is necessary to study the Mahabharata’: Dr Jaishankar explains ‘the India way’ through the greatest story ever told

Sanghamitra - 28 April, 2022

In his book 'The India Way' Dr Jaishankar explains why, for India to understand its strategies and choices, and for the world to understand India, it is necessary to study the Mahabharata, 'the greatest story ever told'.

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‘Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque near Qutub Minar was built after demolishing 27 temples, hiding the truth is a mistake’: Archaeologist KK Mohammed

OpIndia Staff - 20 April, 2022

"The biggest mistake communist Historians make is that they try to hide the truth. It is a fact that temples were demolished and there is no benefit of hiding the truth", KK Mohammad stated.

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PM Modi unveils the 108-feet tall statue of Lord Hanuman in Morbi of Gujarat, calls Lord Hanuman an important link of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha...

OpIndia Staff - 16 April, 2022

The 108-feet high statue of Lord Hanuman is built in the Ashram of Param Pujya Bapu Keshvanand Ji in Morbi

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Watch: ISKCON Dwarka VP Amogh Lila Das mocks Christian missionary tactics, highlights their cheap tricks and allurement to convert the poor

OpIndia Staff - 14 April, 2022

"We don't force people and use such cheap tactics to convert people to Sanatana Dharma. We inspire them, educate them and we have answers to all their questions," Amogh Lila Das spoke on what sets Hindu sects apart

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