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Ancient Science & Technology

This section will present the inventions, scientific discoveries and contributions of ancient India.

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Astronomical Instruments of Bhaskaracharya

In India people had started the use of the astronomical instruments before 1000 BC. During this period one of the prominent books Surya Siddhanta was...
Water Clock

Ghatika Yantra – The Ancient Indian Water Clock

In Ancient India religious practices and beliefs often lead to particular discoveries or inventions. In all the religions that took their birth in India, use...
ancient mesurement

Ancient Indian units of length measurement

An exact value of the unit of length measurement, used in Indus Valley Civilization, has been determined from the precise scale discovered by Ernest...
ancient Ships

Ship Building & Navigation in Ancient India

India has a rich maritime history dating back 5,000 years.  The world's first tidal dock is believed to have been built at Lothal around...
Concept of Earthquake in Ancient India

Concept of Earthquakes in Ancient India

Ancient Indians invented zero. Sanskrit is the world's most 'scientific' language. Ayurveda experts claim they have cures for many diseases allopathy is still struggling...
1400 Years Old sun clock of Chola Empire

1400 Years Old sun clock of Chola Empire

Kingdoms and kings are history, but certain devices bequeathed by them tell the story of their times. One such historical instrument is the 1,400-year-old...
Speed of light in ancient India

Units of Length Measurement and Speed of Light in Ancient India

An exact value of the unit of length measurement, used in Indus ­Saraswati Civilization, has been determined from the precise scale discovered by Ernest...
Hydrology in Ancient India

Hydrology in Ancient India

Natural entities and forces, such as Sun, Earth, Rivers, Ocean, Wind, Water, etc. have been worshipped in India as Gods since time immemorial. Perhaps...
Law of gravity Discovered by Indian

Law of Gravity was Discovered by Indian

When we talk about gravity, the first name that pops into our heart is Sir Isaac Newton. In school we all have been told...
Sage Kanada - Father of Atom Theory

Acharya Kanad – The Father of Atomic theory

John Dalton (1766 – 1844) is the man credited today with the development of atomic theory. However, It would be surprising for many people today...

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Bhai Dooj (Day 5 of Diwali)- Significance, History, and Everything you need to know!

Bhai Dooj (The 5th Day of Diwali)- Significance, History and Everything you need to know!   Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhau-beej and Bhaubij,...
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Govardhan Puja (Day 4 of Diwali)- Significance, History, and Everything you need to know!

Govardhan Puja (The 4th Day of Diwali)- Significance, History, and Everything you need to know!   Govardhan Puja is a Hindu festival...
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Deepawali -Significance of Shri Lakshmi Puja – Day 3

Significance of Mata Lakshmi Puja - Deepawali Lakshmi Puja is one of the most popular festivals in India, celebrated by Hindus all over...
Story Mythology behind Naraka Chaturdashi

Significance of Naraka Chaturdashi

  Significance of Naraka Chaturdashi The ancient stories of Indian history contain the key to comprehending the significance of the Naraka Chaturdashi festival. A...
Dhanteras Significance, why celebrated, information

Deepawali Day 1: Dhanteras – Significance,

Everything you need to know about Dhanteras Dhanteras is one of the most important festivals in India, and it's celebrated on...

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Kumari Kandam- The Lost Continent

Kumari Kandam – The Lost Continent

Kumari Kandam is the legendary sunken continent, according to many of the ancient extant Tamil literatures and some of the Sanskrit literatures. Almost 100...
Five Hollywood Movies inspired by Hinduism

Five Hollywood Movies influenced by Hinduism

The philosophy behind a couple of super hit movies in Hollywood is based on Hinduism. Hollywood itself has actually been embracing arcane Indian systems...
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Ancient Hindu Temples stand on a straight line

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The history of Sikhism is closely associated with the history of Punjab and the socio-political situation in medieval India. Sikhs distinction was further enhanced...
Islamic India - The biggest holocaust in World History

Islamic India – The biggest holocaust in World History

The genocide suffered by the Hindus of India at the hands of Arab, Turkish, Mughal and Afghan occupying forces for a period of 800...
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