Tag Results: Buddhist
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The Harwan Monastery: A Relic of Kashmir’s Buddhist Past
On the occasion of Buddha Purnima we bring to you the story of Harwan monastery in Kashmir where 2000 years ago 4th Buddhist council was held and scholars from all over the subcontinent congregated
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When Mughals fought the Mongols
A picturesque Himalayan hamlet today, Basgo in the Leh district of Ladakh was once a battlefield that saw powerful forces pitted against each other. Echoes of this clash 450 yrs ago, are still heard in modern-day politics between India and China.
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The Legendary Sopara
It’s hard to believe but a grubby suburb of Mumbai Nala Sopara was an ancient urban center, that grew around the port of Sopara, 2300 years ago. Legend has it that even Lord Buddha paid it a visit!
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Nashik – Steeped in Legend & History
Nashik in Maharashtra has many modern avatars but its true essence lies in its spiritual links and its rich history that goes back over 2,000 years. Catch the legends and lore that surround this city, which was won and lost by some of the region’s greatest empires