The pattern of social classes in Hinduism is called the “caste system.” The chart shows the major divisions and contents of the system. Basic caste is called varn.a, or “color.” Subcaste, or…
Mahabharat events
Mahabharat events preceded the Kaliyug: 1. Karna’s Birth : Magha Bright half 1st day. It is said that he was older than Yudhisthira by 16 years. 2. Emperor Pandu reached Mount Saptashrunga…
Dwarka Temple
Dwarka, on the west coast of Gujarat on the shore of the Arabian Sea, features in most of the legends surrounding Lord Krishna. It is from here that the grown Lord Krishna…
Re-Ra
Re (Ra) was the Egyptian sun god who was also often referred to as Re-Horakhty, meaning Re (is) Horus of the Horizon, referring to the god’s character. The early Egyptians believed that…
Aryans and Dravidians
The most basic division of the Indian society is of Aryans and Dravidians. According to this division, nearly 72% of Indians are Aryans and 28% are Dravidians. The north Indians are the…
Mandulis
Manulis was a sun god of Lower Nubia. He is usually depicted wearing a crown of ram horns surmounted by high plumes, sun disks and cobras. His name in Egyptian inscriptions is…
The Ogdoad
The Ogdoad were eight deities who were the basis of the Egyptian creation myth during the Middle Kingdom. They were primarily worshipped in Heliopolis, but their aspects of the creation were combined…
Aker
Aker is an earth god who also presided over the western and eastern boarders of the Underworld. In early representations, Aker is shown as a narrow strip of land with a human…