Chausath Yogini Temples are quite unique. From the odd circular shapes with Yoginis carved all around the circle to the missing ceiling, these temples pique the interest of any temple architecture student. …

Barbarik is the grandson of Bhim, one of the second generation of Pandavs in the epic Mahabharata. Ghatotkach and Maurvi are his parents. His name is Barbarik and he consistently lends assistance …

The Yogmaya Temple in Mehrauli, situated directly behind the renowned Qutub Minar complex, is likely the most ancient active temple in Delhi. Mehrauli is among the most ancient inhabited regions in Delhi. …

The deity of justice, known as Nyay in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state, is Golu Devta. There are many gods in India for various purposes and times of the year. For …

Karni Mata Temple legends. The venerated form of a genuine lady who lived in the 14th and 15th centuries CE is Karni Mata. She was born on October 2, 1387 CE, and …

Bolshevik Russia paid little attention to Mongolia or its pleas for aid until Ungern-Sternberg arrived and started military maneuvers. It was concerning for the newly formed Bolshevik government in Moscow since Ungern-Sternberg …

Many Buryat narratives from the modern era center on rivalry between Buryat shamans and Buddhist lamas, particularly on matters of mind control, environmental manipulation, and social drama. The shamans would soar through …

People of Buryat origin in Mongolia from the 17th to the 19th century. Buryats looking for independence and peace in 17th-century Mongolia had few options. Russian Cossack troops were engaged in combat …

Sharing one’s history with the community at rituals enhanced the likelihood that one’s history would be preserved in the event of one’s death or forgetfulness, however this was rarely the initial motivation …