Raigad Fort
The history of Raigad, earlier known as Rairi, is obscure. In the 12th century Rairi was a seat of the Shirke-Palegar family. Read more »
“Punyashlok” Ahilyabai Holkar
There have been many courageous warriors among the Marathas. Most of us remember the name ‘Ahilyabai Holkar’. She is honored as ‘Punyashloka’ as her social work is still hailed as ideal. Read more »
Acharya Kapil (3000 BCE) – Father of Cosmology
Celebrated as the founder of Sankhya philosophy, Acharya Kapil is believed to have been born in 3000 BCE to the illustrious sage Kardam and Devhuti. Read more »
Acharya Bharadwaj (800 BCE) – Pioneer of Aviation Technology
Acharya Bharadwaj had a hermitage in the holy city of Prayag and was an ordent apostle of Ayurveda and mechanical sciences. Read more »
Acharya Patanjali (200 BCE) – Father of Yoga
The Science of Yoga is one of several unique contributions of India to the world. It seeks to discover and realize the ultimate Reality through yogic practices. Acharya Patanjali , the founder, hailed from the district of Gonda (Ganara) in Uttar Pradesh . Read more »
Varahmihir (499-587 CE) – Eminent Astrologer and Astronomera
Renowned astrologer and astronomer who was honored with a special decoration and status as one of the nine gems in the court of King Vikramaditya in Avanti ( Ujjain ). Read more »
Acharya Sushrut – Father of Plastic Surgery
A genius who has been glowingly recognized in the annals of medical science. Born to sage Vishwamitra, Acharya Sudhrut details the first ever surgery procedures in ” Sushrut Samhita ,” a unique encyclopedia of surgery. Read more »
Acharya Charak
Acharya Charak has been crowned as the Father of Medicine. His renowned work, the ” Charak Samhita “, is considered as an encyclopedia of Ayurveda. Read more »
Nagarjuna (100 CE) – Wizard of Chemical Science
He was an extraordinary wizard of science born in the nondescript village of Baluka in Madhya Pradesh . Read more »
Acharya Kanad (600 BCE) – Founder of Atomic Theory
As the founder of ” Vaisheshik Darshan “- one of six principal philosophies of India – Acharya Kanad was a genius in philosophy. He is believed to have been born in Prabhas Kshetra near Dwarika in Gujarat . Read more »