In a country where history is often contested more fiercely than politics, Buddha Rashmi Mani stands out as a rare scholar who let archaeology speak louder than ideology. His conferment with the Padma Shri, one…
What are the Piprahwa relics? The Piprahwa relics are a collection of bone fragments, precious objects, and reliquaries discovered inside a Buddhist stupa at Piprahwa, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh near the India–Nepal border. These…
Khushi Nagar is an ancient city located in the eastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. The city is also known as Kushinagar and is believed to be one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. With a rich cultural and religious heritage, Khushi Nagar is a city that is steeped in history and tradition.…