Futuh Al-Haramayn : a pilgrim’s guide to Hajj | National Museum New Delhi
Each year, millions of muslims from around the world, gather together to undertake the holy journey, "Hajj". Hajj is also the fifth...
The ‘Lion Capital’: a Buddhist symbol that became India’s National Emblem
The National Emblem, India's most visible symbol of national identity, reflects the country's reaffirmation of it's ancient ideals of peace and tolerance....
Meghdoot : a Kalidas masterpiece painted by Ramgopal Vijaivargiya
Monsoons in India, are undoubtedly the most-awaited time of the year. This is probably why you will find numerous representations of the...
The Story of Mahavira: Kalpasutra Manuscript
At the age of thirty, a Kshatriya Prince from Bihar renounced the comforts of his palace to seek spiritual awakening. By...
Nur Jahan: a portrait from the Rampur Raza Library reveals her courage & leadership
The Mughal Queen Nur Jahan is one of the prominent women in Mughal history. Even then, there are hardly enough historical sources...
Muraqqa-i-Chughtai : The Illustrated Poetry of Ghalib
The Muraqqa-e-Chughtai, Diwan-i-Ghalib is one of the most fascinating objects from the Partition Museum, Amritsar. With this illustrated selection of Ghalib's poems published in...
‘Hiranyagarbha’ (the Golden Egg) by Manaku
On January 4, an egg broke the internet and the world will never be the same again. The 'world record egg' became the...
Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s Birthday – in Germany!
Today, on November 3, 2018 the great Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb celebrates his 400th birthday; and here’s a fitting tribute - a throwback to a...
An Upcycled Ganesha Sculpture at the Heritage Transport Museum
Ganesha, also known as Ganapati, or Vinayaka, is one of the best-known and worshipped Hindu deities. As the God of Beginnings, and the remover...
8 things to learn from Guru Gobind Singh’s Baaj
Guru Gobind Singh is often depicted in paintings holding a 'Baaj'. It is common knowledge that the Guru was known as "Chittay baaja wala"...