The old name of Patna was Pataliputra. Learn how Patna got its name, its ancient roots, and why Pataliputra was one of ...

A replica of the ancient Ashokan Pillar has been erected on the premises of a Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka in recognition of ...

It was due to the noble efforts of Emperor Ashoka that Sri Lankans received such a wonderful spiritual path, like Buddhism. Emperor Ashoka gifted both his son and the daughter to the Buddha Sasana, ...

Marking a significant moment in the shared heritage between India and Sri Lanka, a replica of King Ashoka's Vaishali Pillar ...

Valmiki’s Ramayana mentions Vimana, an ancient celestial vehicle. Modern claims of advanced ancient aviation technology are ...

Splendid sculpture and painting from LACMA's permanent collection was packed up about eight years ago. Finally, it's back on ...

Nestled in Haryana and on the border of Uttar Pradesh, Yamunanagar district is emerging as a beacon of Indias ancient ...

Supporters of a theocratic state do not understand that secularism is basically good for religions as it protects religions ...

Kanwar Yatra involves walking to a holy river to bring back sacred water to ritualistically bathe either personal idol of Shiva or one at highly revered temple ...

Organized by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the event will be hosted at the esteemed Ashoka Hotel. The conference will witness participation from both international and national ...

ULAANBAATAR — The Emperor visited Gandan Monastery in Ulaanbaatar on Thursday during the Imperial couple’s trip to Mongolia. At the monastery, which is regarded as the center of Buddhism in Mongolia, ...

If you are an architecture enthusiast, here are five must-visit architectural wonders in Madhya Pradesh that are highly ...