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Feb 6

The Murugan Temple at Saluvankuppam, Tamil Nadu, India, was exposed in 2005 tsunami.
It consists of two layers: a brick temple constructed during the Sangam period (the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE)
The temple, facing north, had two entrances, from east and west.

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Stone vel on a brick platform at the entrance to the shrine

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A terracotta bull, a female head made of terracotta, miniature lingam made out of green-stone, a copper bell, conches and terracotta lamps discovered by the ASI at Salavankuppam
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Feb 4

'Pythagoras's Hindu beliefs'
Most people don;t know that Pythagorus (500-483bce) was a Philosopher who influenced most of western philosopy including Plato.
He believed in transmigration (देहांतरण; पुनर्जन्म Originally a Hindu Belief).
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1. He believed in purification of the soul, and regarded the cycle of births as a means towards the growth of man’s higher nature.
2. he forbade the beating of a dog because he recognised in its howls the voice of a friend
3. He had power of remembrance of his former births

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Pythagoreans believed that a vegetarian diet fostered a healthy body and enhanced the search for Arete-'excellence' of any kind (Hindu term Riti रीती)

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Jan 31

Telhara University, Bihar 200-300 years older than Nalanda University's and berieves it of Earliest University in the world.
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Chinese traveller Heuen Tsang visited Telhara in the 7th century AD and he describes Telhara or Tilas-akiya as containing a number of monasteries or viharas, about seven in number, accommodating about 1,000 monks studying in Mahayan.

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The various artefacts found belongs from Kushan to Gupta period

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Jan 28

Sphinx (face of human and body of lion or other animal) or Purush Singha was popular way of probably representing figure of royalties or kingship in Egypt and India and even Mesopotamians. This thread capture such instances of Purush Singham from India.

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Keith 1914 translates Purushamriga Chandramase as 'The Human-Beast to the Moon' YV-II.5.5.14 but we will call such figures Purush Singham for sale of simplicity and uniqueness.

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These 4500 years old Harappan seals with depictionof Nari Singham or anthropomorphic figures with face of a human mostly female and body of a beast (mostly tiger) are probably of a queen/King/royalty.

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Jan 26

Snake & Ladders patented in 1892 by British toymaker Frederick Henry Ayres was originally invented in India and was called 'मोक्षपातम्' or 'परम् पदम्' or 'ज्ञान चौपड़' to impart Hindu principles of Moksha, righteousness, Good and Bad to the children.
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Believed to be developed by Marathi saint, Dnyaneshwar, in the 13th century, this board game served as a tool for teaching karmic theory to younger pupils of Jainism. Each square reflected a moral action, celestial location leading to cosmic journey across the board.

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Game of Heaven and Hell (Jnana Bagi). Each square has not only a number but a legend which comprises the names of various virtues and vices. The longest ladder reaches from square 17 'Compassionate Love' to 69'.

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Jan 24

Original Dwarkadheesh Temple or Jagat Temple could be more than 2200 years before it was renovated in 15th century. A Kharosthi Inscription found in the temple reveals it.

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The Kharoshti inscription in the first floor of Sabhamandapa of Dwarkadhish Temple is assignable to 200 BC. According to H.J. Sastri, the inscription, may refer to a donation given for repairs to the temple. Meaning the original temple must date prior to 2200 ybp.

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In the Ghata Jataka and Uttaradhyayama Sutra (400 BC), the Mahabharata, Skanda Purana, Vishnu Purana, Hari vamia and Bhagavata Purana Dwarka is said to be near the sea.

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