Hiranyakashipu, became king of the daityas after his brother Hiranyaksha was was killed by Varaha Avatar. Both brothers were born to Sage Kasyap and Diti. Hiranyakasipu had a wife Kayādhu, and they had four sons – Saṁhlāda, … Read more
Paika Rebellion or Paika Bidroha was the first armed rebellion against the British East India Company’s rule in Odisha during 1817. Paiks were the traditional landed militia of Odisha, who served as warriors and were charged with … Read more
Nassak Diamond, from Amaragiri Mines was Eye of Idol at Timbakeshwar Shiva Temple during 1725-1817 CE. Peshwa Bajirao-2 gave it to East India Company by Treaty of Bassein. Nassak Diamond, was the Eye of the Idol at … Read more
Myth of Vasco da Gama busted ! Europeans have credited him for discovering the sea route to India after failure of Christopher Columbus, who ended up in America. Vasco da Gama had recorded in his diary that … Read more
The Cerne Abbas Giant also known as the “Rude Man” or the “Rude Giant” is a figure that stands 180 ft long and 167 ft wide. It is carved in the hillside of Cerne Abbas, just north … Read more