Stupas and chaityas are two important types of religious structures found in India. Both stupas and chaityas are associated with Buddhism, but they serve different purposes and have distinct architectural features. A stupa is a large, dome-shaped structure that is used as a place of worship and meditation. Stupas typically contain relics, such as the …
Rock cut architecture is a style of building in which structures are created by carving into natural rock formations. This style of architecture is prevalent in many countries, but it is particularly prominent in India, where rock cut temples and cave complexes have been created for thousands of years. One of the earliest examples of …
The Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished between 2600 and 1900 BCE, was known for its advanced urban planning and sophisticated architectural techniques. The cities of this civilization, such as Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, were built with well-laid-out streets, sewage systems, and water management systems, showcasing the advanced knowledge of engineering and town planning of the civilization’s …
Architecture in India has a rich history, with influences from ancient civilizations, religion, and colonial rule shaping the country’s built environment. From towering temples to sprawling palaces, the architecture of India is both diverse and awe-inspiring. One of the earliest examples of architecture in India can be found in the Indus Valley Civilization, where cities …
It deals with Vedanta or it implies the philosophy of the Upanishad, the concluding portion of the Vedas. It rejected the rituals and propounded the philosophy of atma-parmatma monism. It was given by Badrayana, but popularized by Adi Shankaracharya who wrote the commentaries on the Upanishads, Brahmasutras and the Bhagavad Gita. This philosophy largely shaped …
Mimamsa philosophy is basically the analysis of interpretation, application and the use of the text of the Samhita and Brahmana portions of the Veda. According to Mimamsa philosophy Vedas are eternal and possess all knowledge, and religion means the fulfillment of duties prescribed by the Vedas. It was given by Jaimini.
Vaisheshika system is considered as the realistic and objective philosophy of universe. Vaisheshika thinkers believe that all objects of the universe are composed of five basic atomic elements – earth, water, air, fire and ether. Kanada wrote the basic text of Vaisheshika philosophy and he got this name as he was always interested into the …
Nyaya School: Nyaya is considered as a technique of logical thinking. According to Nyaya, valid knowledge is defined as the real knowledge, that is, one knows about the object as it exists. Gautama is said to be the author of the ‘Nyaya-sutras’.
Yoga literally means the union of the two principal entities. The origin of yoga is found in the ‘Yogasutra’ of Patanjali believed to have been written in the 1000 BC. Yogic techniques control the body, mind and sense organs. Freedom could be attained by practicing self-control (Yama), observation of rules (niyama), fixed postures (asana), breath …
Lokayata Philosophy: It believes that what is not experienced by man by his sensual organ actually does not exist. God does not exist.