https://hinduresearch.com/news/ Latest research, archaeology, manuscripts, heritage and cultural news from Hindu Research Portal. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:32:55 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/archaeological-survey-of-india-8da5ee15.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/archaeological-survey-of-india-8da5ee15.htmlIndia is singularly rich in epigraphical wealth. It is estimated that so far more than one lakh inscriptions have been discovered from the length and breadth of the country, and still a large number of inscriptions have to be brought to light by conducting an intensive and systematic survey of our vast sub- continent. [...] Epigraphy forms one of the very important sources for understanding the hiArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/ancient-indian-inscriptions-uncovered-in-egypt-s-valley-of-the-kings-c23a3b47.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/ancient-indian-inscriptions-uncovered-in-egypt-s-valley-of-the-kings-c23a3b47.htmlAt last week’s International Conference on Tamil Epigraphy in the South Indian city of Chennai, Charlotte Schmid, of the French School of Asian Studies in Paris and Ingo Strauch, of the University of Lausanne, presented a paper on their latest research, identifying the inscriptions as coming from several regions of the Indian subcontinent, with the majority in Tamil-Brahmi, an ancient language conArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/lancashire-archives-lancashire-county-council-11e34d7c.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/lancashire-archives-lancashire-county-council-11e34d7c.htmlWe collect and preserve Lancashire's unique and irreplaceable archives and make them available for exploring personal, family or community history and heritage. ## Our collections Search our online catalogue, LANCAT, and explore other guides to archive collections. ## Visit us Information for planning your visit to Lancashire Archives for research, to see our exhibitions or attend an event. #Archaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesSun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/toward-a-critical-edition-of-the-la-k-vat-ras-tra-the-significance-of-the-palm-leaf-manuscript-5ed1656d.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/toward-a-critical-edition-of-the-la-k-vat-ras-tra-the-significance-of-the-palm-leaf-manuscript-5ed1656d.htmlThis article examines a newly discovered and recently published Sanskrit manuscript of the Jayamatiparipṛcchāsūtra (“Inquiry of Jayamati”) and documents its relationship, previously unrecognized, as part of the Śūraṃgama-samādhisūtra (“The Concentration of Heroic Progress”). While both texts are classified as Mahāyāna sūtras, the Jayamati-paripṛcchā depicts its content as spoken by the Buddha whilVedic & Manuscript ResearchFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/nyaya-vaisesika-and-mimamsa-schools-a-comparative-study-of-their-epistemological-and-ontological-7c8ab585.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/nyaya-vaisesika-and-mimamsa-schools-a-comparative-study-of-their-epistemological-and-ontological-7c8ab585.htmlThis research study thoroughly compares the Nyaya-Vaisesika and Mimamsa philosophical systems, concentrating on their distinct epistemological and ontological theories while emphasising their parallels and contrasts. The Nyaya-Vaisesika school, which originated in ancient India, emphasises logic, perception, and atomistic ontology. The Mimamsa school, on the other hand, interprets Vedic texts and Vedic & Manuscript ResearchSun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/lucas-museum-of-narrative-art-the-art-newspaper-international-art-news-and-events-52a6e87c.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/lucas-museum-of-narrative-art-the-art-newspaper-international-art-news-and-events-52a6e87c.htmlAcquisitionsnews #### Acquisitions round-up: George Lucas's LA museum acquires monumental mural archive, and Getty purchases Artemisia Gentileschi's Lucretia Our pick of the latest gifts and purchases to enter international museum collections Nancy Kenney and Elizabeth Fortescue Lucas Museum of Narrative Artnews #### Los Angeles’s Lucas Museum acquires major archive of African American cineGlobal Cultural & Temple EventsSun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/revitalizing-indian-education-integrating-traditional-knowledge-systems-into-modern-learning-bb47e5c6.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/revitalizing-indian-education-integrating-traditional-knowledge-systems-into-modern-learning-bb47e5c6.htmllearning. This research proposes the Spiral Pedagogical Model as a conceptual framework for integrating IKS from early childhood education to higher education and adult learning. The research begins by examining the fundamental pedagogical elements of the Gurukul system, such as experiential education, the guru-shishya Parampara, moral and spiritual development, and community-based education, to dDaily Research Hook / Topic IdeaFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/studies-in-indian-mathematics-and-astronomy-bh-van-8b5c2f5c.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/studies-in-indian-mathematics-and-astronomy-bh-van-8b5c2f5c.htmlAvinash Sathaye is a professor emeritus in the Department of Mathematics, University of Kentucky, USA. His main research area is Algebra and Algebraic Geometry. He also has a passion for Sanskrit and ancient Indian history of mathematics. [...] Bhāskara I, however, characterizes the mathematics section as “a little bit of mathematics” described by indications only. This is because important parts Daily Research Hook / Topic IdeaTue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/trump-criticizes-smithsonian-s-focus-on-oppression-3468b0c0.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/trump-criticizes-smithsonian-s-focus-on-oppression-3468b0c0.htmlThe Smithsonian is a vast museum and research complex and a premier exhibition space for U.S. history and ⁠culture, with ​21 museums and galleries and the National Zoo. Trump has targeted U.S. ​cultural and historical institutions - from museums to monuments to national parks - with his declarations and orders leading to the dismantling of ​slavery exhibits and the restoration of Confederate statArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesSat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/mimamsa-bibliography-philpapers-c7e94cd0.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/mimamsa-bibliography-philpapers-c7e94cd0.htmlRemove from this list Direct download Export citation Bookmark 36. Six systems of Indian philosophy: the sūtras of six systems of Indian philosophy with English translation, transliteration, and indices.Madan Mohan Agrawal (ed.) - 2001 - Delhi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan.details Compilation of basic text of six systems of Indian philosophy. Mimamsa in Asian Philosophy NyayVedic & Manuscript ResearchFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/american-indian-and-alaska-native-records-in-the-national-archives-national-archives-5415d1af.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/american-indian-and-alaska-native-records-in-the-national-archives-national-archives-5415d1af.htmlTo help you answer this question, use the navigation options below to explore the vast resources relating to American Indian and Alaska Native research. If you are just beginning archival research, please review guidance about getting started. Please note: Although some records related to American Indians and Alaska Natives are digitized and available online, there are many records that are onlyGlobal Cultural & Temple EventsFri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/revitalizing-indian-knowledge-systems-in-education-a-new-era-for-nep-2020-16622bf6.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/revitalizing-indian-knowledge-systems-in-education-a-new-era-for-nep-2020-16622bf6.htmlIndia's educational system experienced an important shift with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which focuses on a return to the roots while educating students for a global future. The intentional integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), an immense collection of indigenous philosophies, sciences, arts, and pedagogies that have developed over millennia, lies at the core of this changDaily Research Hook / Topic IdeaMon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/unveiling-ancient-india-s-history-through-epigraphs-ca9018c2.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/unveiling-ancient-india-s-history-through-epigraphs-ca9018c2.htmlby a team of epigraphists. The estampages of the inscriptions are then studied and preserved in various epigraphy branches. The information is disseminated through various publications. In the recent past, the ASI has discovered significant inscriptions in states including Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has taken up a total of 67,461 estampArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/unveiling-a-critical-edition-of-a-sanskrit-manuscript-hindu-research-portal-5cec0fd2.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/unveiling-a-critical-edition-of-a-sanskrit-manuscript-hindu-research-portal-5cec0fd2.htmlHindu Research Vedic & Manuscript Research # Unveiling a Critical Edition of a Sanskrit Manuscript A scholarly publication presents a critical edition of a Sanskrit manuscript, accompanied by a detailed table of contents. The manuscript is described in terms of its physical characteristics, including palm-leaf and paper manuscripts. The edition includes a diplomatic edition and a critical editiVedic & Manuscript ResearchFri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/indian-philosophy-samkhya-yoga-nyaya-vaisesika-purva-mimamsa-vedanta-net-paper-1-2019-dd67eb67.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/indian-philosophy-samkhya-yoga-nyaya-vaisesika-purva-mimamsa-vedanta-net-paper-1-2019-dd67eb67.html[7:28] knowledge according to Nia there are four sources of knowledge those are perception inference comparison and [7:38] testimony so these four sources of knowledge are very very important and according to the eye the world is [7:47] real the philosophy does not have a kind of monist view we could say so very very important aspect lay down under nyah [7:56] given by Oxford on Gotham and this taVedic & Manuscript ResearchFri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/sourcing-india-s-cold-war-from-nehru-to-gandhi-wilson-center-653ad939.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/sourcing-india-s-cold-war-from-nehru-to-gandhi-wilson-center-653ad939.htmlThe National Archives (NAI) are the central repository for records produced by the Government of India. Its holdings are arranged by provenance and maintain the somewhat organic structure of each government ministry’s own archives (the incomplete catalog is available online). Each ministry’s records are further organized by “transfer lists,” or specific tranches that were declassified and depositeGlobal Cultural & Temple EventsFri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/unpacking-the-gurukul-system-a-cornerstone-of-indian-knowledge-and-education-f9d2b3f0.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/unpacking-the-gurukul-system-a-cornerstone-of-indian-knowledge-and-education-f9d2b3f0.htmlAbstract: The Gurukul system was instrumental in shaping the ancient Indian knowledge framework by emphasizing a holistic, practical, and value-oriented education through a residential model of teacher and disciple. It nurtured self-discipline, ethical values, and critical thinking alongside academic pursuits, with students residing with their gurus to learn through firsthand experience and observDaily Research Hook / Topic IdeaFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/ancient-indian-medicine-and-its-legacy-pdf-mathematics-ayurveda-7148b110.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/ancient-indian-medicine-and-its-legacy-pdf-mathematics-ayurveda-7148b110.htmlThe document explores the significant contributions of ancient Indian sciences across various fields including mathematics, astronomy, medicine, metallurgy, linguistics, and philosophy. It highlights innovations such as the numeral zero, Ayurvedic medicine, and advanced surgical techniques, as well as the influence of these ideas on global knowledge and modern practices. The case study emphasizes Daily Research Hook / Topic IdeaFri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/preserving-india-s-manuscript-in-the-digital-age-gyan-bharatam-2e6bccf9.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/preserving-india-s-manuscript-in-the-digital-age-gyan-bharatam-2e6bccf9.htmlThe Gyan Bharatam Mission safeguards India's manuscript heritage by bringing it into the digital age. Ancient stories, knowledge, and insights are preservedArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/national-archives-items-in-the-world-digital-library-national-archives-560b52cd.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/national-archives-items-in-the-world-digital-library-national-archives-560b52cd.html| Bill of Rights, 09/25/1789 (National Archives Identifier 1408042) | Illustrated Family Record (Fraktur) Found in Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land-Warrant Application File W3079, for Philip Frey, Pennsylvania, ca. 1800 - ca. 1900 (National Archives Identifier 300195) | Treaty between the Ottawa, Chippewa, Wyandot, and Potawatomi Indians, 11/17/1807 (National Archives Identifier 596331) |Global Cultural & Temple EventsTue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/from-gurukul-to-digital-classrooms-reinterpreting-indian-knowledge-systems-in-the-nep-2020-era-z-5aaa541d.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/from-gurukul-to-digital-classrooms-reinterpreting-indian-knowledge-systems-in-the-nep-2020-era-z-5aaa541d.htmlscholarly articles, policy documents, and recent research on Indian Knowledge Systems, Gurukul pedagogy, and digital education initiatives. The analysis highlights the philosophical and pedagogical convergence between traditional Gurukul values—such as experiential learning, value-based education, holistic development, and individualized mentorship—and modern digital classrooms supported by informDaily Research Hook / Topic IdeaThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/india-s-ancient-scientific-knowledge-india-foundation-58e75015.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/india-s-ancient-scientific-knowledge-india-foundation-58e75015.htmlAncient Indian mathematicians made advancements in algebra(#_edn2) and trigonometry. Aryabhata’s work named Āryabhatiya contained solutions to quadratic equations. He introduced trigonometric functions in the context of astronomy. Trigonometry was used to construct fire altars in various shapes like bird (Garuda) shape, as described in texts like Yajurveda. Baudhāyana (800-740 BCE), provided an apArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesWed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/official-website-of-national-archives-of-india-government-of-india-b62f3aba.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/official-website-of-national-archives-of-india-government-of-india-b62f3aba.htmlThe National Archives of India is the custodian of the records of enduring value of the Government of India. Established on 11 March 1891 at Calcutta (Kolkata) as the Imperial Records Department, the National Archives of India is the custodian of the records of enduring value. It is the biggest archival repository in South Asia. It has a vast corpus of records viz., public records, private papers,Vedic & Manuscript ResearchFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/nyaya-religion-and-philosophy-research-starters-ebscohost-f68f0865.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/nyaya-religion-and-philosophy-research-starters-ebscohost-f68f0865.html## Full Article Nyaya is one of the classical schools of Indian philosophy within the Hindu tradition. It is one of the six darshans of Hinduism. Darshans are paths by which people may interact with the divine. The other darshans include Samkhya, Yoga, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, and Vedanta. Each darshan attempts to interact with the divine in a different manner. [...] ## Full Article Nyaya is one ofVedic & Manuscript ResearchWed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/research-news-hindu-research-portal-6aec9242.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/research-news-hindu-research-portal-6aec9242.htmladvanced neural translation has dissolved long-standing linguistic barriers, exemplified by the real-time rendering of liturgical texts into more than sixty... ### मुख्य बातें ### यह क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है ### रिसर्च हुक रिसर्च ब्रीफ़ पढ़ें → Daily Research Hook / Topic Idea ## Joy Sen Indology and Indic systems - The areas of research are Community and Regional Planning. Varanasi and Vedanga Archaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesTue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/mimansa-3b146254.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/mimansa-3b146254.htmlAs one of the six major _Astik darshanas, Mimansa_ is a well-recognized school of Indian philosophy. Its nature is not philosophical advocacy. Rather, as a logical system of interpretation of Veda for carrying out the Vedic rituals, it has practical applications. The word _Mimansa_ derives from the root _man_ meaning “to know”. The _Mimansa_ system is oriented toward interpreting Vedic texts used Daily Research Hook / Topic IdeaSat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/hindu-heritage-month-concludes-with-milestones-indiawest-news-6039e882.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/hindu-heritage-month-concludes-with-milestones-indiawest-news-6039e882.htmlHindu Heritage Month aims to provide a common global platform to showcase the rich and diverse Hindu heritage and, increase awareness of their core principle that the ‘world is one family.’ Share With: No Comments ### Leave A Comment Cancel Reply Related Articles ASU Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan Wins National Academy Of Engineering Award #### ASU Professor Sethuraman Panch... Ekal DFW Archaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/material-analysis-of-sanskrit-palm-leaf-manuscripts-preserved-in-nepal-d16a914f.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/material-analysis-of-sanskrit-palm-leaf-manuscripts-preserved-in-nepal-d16a914f.htmlWhile the Uṣṇīṣavijayā tradition received considerable scholarly attention regarding its Central and East Asian aspects, examinations of native South Asian evidence have been sparse. This paper offers now the first critical edition and translation of the Uṣṇīṣavijayā-dhāraṇī as it survives in Sanskrit manuscripts. Using ten Nepalese witnesses, the text with the nidāna, dhāraṇī and kalpa sections iVedic & Manuscript ResearchWed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/chinmaya-mission-advaita-vedanta-inspiration-global-seva-e4eecbea.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/chinmaya-mission-advaita-vedanta-inspiration-global-seva-e4eecbea.htmlA profound spiritual thinker and revered authority on Vedanta philosophy, Swami Chinmayananda devoted over four decades to passionately spreading the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads worldwide. With his clarity of thought, depth of knowledge, and unwavering compassion, he awakened the hearts of millions of people. His legacy continues through Chinmaya Mission’s vibrant movemeGlobal Cultural & Temple EventsSun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/diwali-community-celebration-seattle-art-museum-bb3f989f.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/diwali-community-celebration-seattle-art-museum-bb3f989f.htmlJoin us in celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Explore the galleries and a youth art exhibition, make art together, enjoy live performances, capture memories, and share delicious treats while experiencing the vibrant cultural traditions of India. Major Sponsors Amazon PNC Bank Community Celebrations Related program ### Community Celebrations [...] Wed Jun 17–Mon Sep 7 2026 SAM’s cArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesSat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/palm-leaf-manuscript-wikipedia-402822a2.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/palm-leaf-manuscript-wikipedia-402822a2.htmlOne of the oldest surviving Sanskrit manuscripts on palm leaves is of the Parameshvaratantra, a Shaiva Siddhanta text of Hinduism. It is from the 9th century, and dated to about 828 CE. The discovered palm-leaf collection also includes a few parts of another text, the Jñānārṇavamahātantra, currently held by the University of Cambridge. [...] One of the oldest surviving complete palm leaf manuscripArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesFri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/bringing-centuries-old-newa-manuscripts-online-unesco-49ed6cf8.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/bringing-centuries-old-newa-manuscripts-online-unesco-49ed6cf8.html## Impacts: Safeguarding Endangered Manuscripts: 1,000 Newari manuscript pages from Thimi and the Prajñāpāramitā manuscript from Patan are digitized and catalogued with standardized metadata, ensuring long-term preservation and scholarly access. [...] UNESCO Shareforward Project # Bringing centuries old Newa manuscripts online Nepal digitized 1000 endangered Nepali manuscripts in threatened NArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesWed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/university-of-southern-mississippi-82bda81f.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/university-of-southern-mississippi-82bda81f.htmlIn these days of computers, online full-text databases, and almost instant everything, it is easy to forget that the spread of information was not always so immediate. Palm leaf manuscripts are an example of the efforts that sometimes went into the preservation and spread of knowledge. Palm leaves were among the first writing materials to be used, and some sources say that Sanskrit was first writtVedic & Manuscript ResearchThu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/indian-epigraphy-angkor-database-fded457c.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/indian-epigraphy-angkor-database-fded457c.html24. “Asoka’s Edicts for the Yavanas and Kambojas”, in Foreigners in Ancient India [ed.], 1970, pp. 25 ff. 25. Foreigners in Ancient India, and Laksmi and Sarasvati in art and literature, University of Calcutta, 1970 [February 1969 Seminars, Center for Advanced Study in Ancient History and Culture]. 26. “Indian Influence on the Geographical Names of Southeast Asia”, in India’s Contribution to WorldArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/architectural-conservation-of-temples-journal-of-asiatic-society-for-social-science-research-8797399c.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/architectural-conservation-of-temples-journal-of-asiatic-society-for-social-science-research-8797399c.html8. Mahajan, A., and Shekhar, R. "Conservation of Heritage Buildings: Challenges and Techniques." Journal of Architectural Conservation 25, no. 1 (2019): 45-62. 9. Singh, Amrit. Heritage Conservation: The Case of Indian Temples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2017. 10. Singhal, D. "Temple Conservation in India: History and Prospects." Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable DeveArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesTue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/h-ry-ji-palm-leaf-manuscript-ja-x-nj-ng-praj-p-ramit-h-daya-942cc38c.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/09/h-ry-ji-palm-leaf-manuscript-ja-x-nj-ng-praj-p-ramit-h-daya-942cc38c.html## Comments This manuscript forms the basis of the Sanskrit edition published by Max Müller, which in turn forms the basis of the edition by Vaidya. This is significant because Vaidya is widely available on the internet and is the text which appears in the Digital Sanskrit Buddhist Canon. The text is different in some respects from the critical edition by Conze (1948, 1967). [...] to influence stVedic & Manuscript ResearchTue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/digital-collections-native-americans-resources-in-local-history-and-genealogy-research-guides-at-7d952265.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/digital-collections-native-americans-resources-in-local-history-and-genealogy-research-guides-at-7d952265.htmlThe collection contains, among other materials, posters, playbills, songsheets, notices, invitations, proclamations, petitions, timetables, leaflets, propaganda, manifestos, ballots, tickets, menus, and business cards. #### Selected highlights from this collection: The Relations of the Government to the Indian Tribes. Letter to Hon. James Doolittle, U.S. Senator, from Wisconsin. Philadelphia, JGlobal Cultural & Temple EventsWed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/from-392-to-a-330-crore-jewellery-empire-how-amrapali-turned-indian-heritage-into-a-scalable-bra-c3041d34.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/from-392-to-a-330-crore-jewellery-empire-how-amrapali-turned-indian-heritage-into-a-scalable-bra-c3041d34.htmlHIDDEN BEHIND AN unassuming façade in C-Scheme — an upscale, centrally located neighbourhood in Jaipur — the one-of-a-kind museum feels less like a jewellery exhibition and more like a carefully preserved archive of the Indian subcontinent. Glass cases hold centuries-old silver anklets worn by nomadic tribes, elaborate bridal necklaces that once travelled through royal households, thick ivory bangArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesMon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/pmml-new-delhi-offers-public-a-glimpse-of-india-s-modern-history-with-exhibition-titled-the-arch-d26273ce.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/pmml-new-delhi-offers-public-a-glimpse-of-india-s-modern-history-with-exhibition-titled-the-arch-d26273ce.htmlTalking exclusively to Akashvani News, Joint Director, Prime Ministers Museum and Library, Ravi K Mishra said that this exhibition aims to showcase the visitors about how the archives at the institution came up and the process of acquisition of these papers. He highlighted that copies of over fifteen key documents are presented in the exhibition including former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s hGlobal Cultural & Temple EventsSun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/archaeological-survey-of-india-decodes-5th-century-sanskrit-seal-wion-news-5d0d3241.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/archaeological-survey-of-india-decodes-5th-century-sanskrit-seal-wion-news-5d0d3241.htmlIndia's archaeologists have decoded a 5th century mystery rewriting what we know about ancient Shaivite traditions. The Archaeological Survey of India's Epigraphy Division has deciphered rare Sanskrit inscription written in Brahmi script on a seal discovered in present-day Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The inscription points to a Shaiva temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as Kotishvara in the mythical DeoArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesSat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/national-archives-of-india-achieves-60-digitization-of-archival-records-e84097aa.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/national-archives-of-india-achieves-60-digitization-of-archival-records-e84097aa.htmlThe NAI holds a significant collection of documents that chronicle the evolution of modern India. It serves as a repository for various historical, political, and literary treasures. The collection features the Mountbatten plan papers on partition, the original manuscript of Jaishankar Prasad’s Kamayani, and private documents of MK Gandhi, Chakravati Rajagopalachari, as well as Rajendra Prasad, amArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesSat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/the-secret-lives-of-objects-artreview-b15e325a.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/the-secret-lives-of-objects-artreview-b15e325a.htmlIt was once the home of the architect who gives his name to the institution, and to this day it houses his vast collection of objects, of which some 15,000 are on display to the public. Back-of-the napkin calculations seem to agree: the V&A operates at around that ratio, the Met between 0.5 and 1.35; the British Museum pushes it to around 3.5 objects per sqm. The sarcophagus of Seti I, fragments oArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesThu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/fashion-s-archive-fever-when-the-past-becomes-the-product-fibre2fashion-d0140395.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/fashion-s-archive-fever-when-the-past-becomes-the-product-fibre2fashion-d0140395.htmlInstead of introducing entirely new product categories each season, many fashion houses strategically reinterpret existing icons. Anniversary collections, heritage capsules, archive exhibitions, limited-edition collaborations, and reissued classics have become central components of annual business strategies. [...] As fashion increasingly exists within a digital ecosystem, archives have become morArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesWed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/kenneth-spencer-research-library-blog-palm-leaf-manuscript-ddca38ac.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/kenneth-spencer-research-library-blog-palm-leaf-manuscript-ddca38ac.htmlCreated in the 17th century, this palm-leaf manuscript (also referred to as a Pothi) contains the first five books of the Rāmāyaņa, an ancient Sanskrit epic about Prince Rama’s quest to rescue his wife, Sita, from Ravana, the 10-headed Rakshasa king of Lanka. While the epic itself dates back to over two millennia ago, the text in Spencer Research Library’s manuscript is a Telugu translation from tVedic & Manuscript ResearchWed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/unlocking-india-s-archival-treasures-national-archives-of-india-s-digital-initiatives-da0ed2f1.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/unlocking-india-s-archival-treasures-national-archives-of-india-s-digital-initiatives-da0ed2f1.htmlArchives of India subsequently released digital copies of 75 declassified files relating to Netaji in the public domain in two batches on 29 March 2016 and 27 April 2016. The 4th batch of 25 files consists of 5 files of the PMO, 4 files of MHA and 16 files of MEA pertaining to the years 1968-2008 was launched on 27 May, 2016. [...] relating to Netaji were transferred from the Ministry of Home AffaGlobal Cultural & Temple EventsFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/collection-at-a-glance-official-website-of-national-archives-of-india-government-of-india-e52425ad.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/collection-at-a-glance-official-website-of-national-archives-of-india-government-of-india-e52425ad.htmlCONTEMPORARY BOOKS ON INDIAN HISTORY : A most significant Collection in the Library are rare and contemporary works on India and its history going back to the 17th century, which are valuable sources for research Some of the titles are listed below: [...] PAMPHLETS : These are a Collection of rare and valuable Articles, Reports, Notes prepared by various organizations and experts, on a wide rDaily Research Hook / Topic IdeaWed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/intangible-cultural-heritage-ministry-of-culture-ac35cfb8.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/intangible-cultural-heritage-ministry-of-culture-ac35cfb8.htmlLink Link Intangible Cultural HeritageIntangible Cultural Heritage ### 3. Kumbh Mela (2017) Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest peaceful congregation, is held every four years in Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nasik. Millions bathe in sacred rivers seeking spiritual liberation. Rich in rituals, astronomy, and oral traditions, it unites diverse devotees while preserving age-old wisdom through gurArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesTue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/u-of-sc-to-host-launch-of-the-encyclopedia-of-hinduism-aug-26-newswise-b0dc665d.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/u-of-sc-to-host-launch-of-the-encyclopedia-of-hinduism-aug-26-newswise-b0dc665d.html“‘The Encyclopedia of Hinduism,’ a comprehensive compilation of the spiritual and cultural heritage of India, provides a rich tapestry of Hinduism in the global context, a great gift to mankind,” Narasimhan said. “It is an honor for the University of South Carolina to have served as seat of higher learning for this monumental project. I am thrilled to be associated with the launch of the EncyclopeArchaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesMon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/neural-networks-can-accelerate-delusional-ideas-and-mania-in-people-during-chat-conversations-st-a13c8543.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/neural-networks-can-accelerate-delusional-ideas-and-mania-in-people-during-chat-conversations-st-a13c8543.htmlA study conducted by researchers from University College London, the University of Oxford, and the British Institute for AI Safety revealed that chatbots can contribute to the spread of delusional ideas, reduce the severity of symptoms, and endorse risky behaviors. The results of the study were published in the journal Nature Medicine. During the research, a system called SIM-VAIL was created, in Daily Research Hook / Topic IdeaSun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/cultural-heritage-conservation-project-description-of-conservation-of-sakhargadniwasini-temple-r-19ca7ee4.htmlhttps://hinduresearch.com/news/articles/2026/08/cultural-heritage-conservation-project-description-of-conservation-of-sakhargadniwasini-temple-r-19ca7ee4.htmlBandiyagarh fort is located in Sirohi district of Rajasthan state in India. This research paper is based on new findings in our previously discovered site Bandiyagarh. The discovered structures played an important role in rewriting the history of the Parmar dynasty because Bandiyagarh is approximately 10 km away from the ruins of the capital city site, Chandravati of the royal Parmar dynasty (910 Archaeology & Ancient DiscoveriesSat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT