Culture and History

The most important outcome of the "Battle of Diu" was that it confirmed that the Portuguese were in India to stay. Almeida had announced prophetically that those who rule the seas will rule the lands too.

People believe that during the Mahabharata period, the Pandavas spent some time of their exile here. During that time, Bhima built this temple. Since, Bhima's eldest brother Yudhishthira was also called Dharmaraj, this temple came to be known as Dharmarajeshwar Temple. It is said that there is also a huge cave here, which opens from this temple to Ujjain. The Archaeological Department has closed it.

The first Portuguese Viceroy of India, Francisco de Almeida also payed a key part in the historic "Battle of Diu."

King Manuel of Portuguese wanted to find a direct sea route to India to bypass Arab and Venetian merchants.

Somnath Mandir had been attacked and pillaged at least six times by Muslim rulers and former PM Pandit Nehru was against its revival.

Therefore, the next time you hear about India's growth story, remember: our most successful project isn't a massive port or a renewable energy park – it's a spiritual gathering that has run successfully for centuries, serving millions without depleting resources or losing its soul.

Fabrication of Fatima Sheikh is a living example of how integrity of historical narratives can easily be compromised by creation and proliferation of fake literature

On 24th January, former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni was anointed as a Mahamandaleshwar by the Kinnar Akhada at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

According to the Dharmasindhu, the sacred Kumbh bathing ritual was called ‘Amrit Snan’ or ‘Rajasi Snan.’ This indicates that even centuries after the Mughal rule began, the original terms persisted before eventually being overshadowed.

The Britishers claimed that the Japanese could bomb the Kumbh location and prohibited the religious gathering,