There are a few so-called 'historians' spreading misinformation about the massacre of Jains by Shaivas/Nayamnars in Madurai during the 7th century CE.
Even left-leaning #wiki debunks this claim. Please help to stop the spread of this fake narrative. Share with others as much as… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
As per @jainism_info This is historic site where Jain monks were killed , it is called raktasamanam ( blood of jains).
A plain translation of word 'raktasamanam' means 'blood of equality' or 'blood for honor' but this handle continued to perpetuate a false theory ?
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@jainism_info The Impalement of Jains is an event that dates back to the 7th cen. It was first mentioned in an 11th-century hagiographic Tamil text by Nambiyandar Nambi.
As per text, Jain monks allegedly persecuted Sambandar, Shaivite child-saint, in 7th century and attempted to kill him.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The Jain records do not mention the legend either. Even after the alleged massacre, the Jains continued to be concentrated in Madurai during the 8th and the 9th centuries. The Jain authors in Madurai composed several works during this period, including Sendan Divakaram (a Tamil… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Parañcoti, who composed another version of Tiruvidaiyatar Puranam, made slight changes to the story, maybe to exonerate Campantar of his guilt, as alleged in the well-meaning Vempattfirar's work. When Campantar sought permission from Lord Siva, he replied that the Jains would… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Cekkilar, the author of Periyapurauam (12th century ce), the twelfth Tirumurai of the Saivites, seems to have a balanced perspective. There is evidence to believe that Cekkilar made a thorough study of Tevaram collections and did a lot of field work throughout Tamilnadu to equip… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Öttakkattar, a contemporary of Cekkilar, a court poet of three Cola emperors and one of the Kaviccakkaravartti 'Emperor among poets' of the Cola Empire, narrates a slightly different version in his Takkaydkapparani (Öttakkuttar 1930: 171-220). This version also exonerates… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Perumparrappuliyar Nampi of Vempattur (hereafter referred to as Vempatturar) follows him in his Tiruvcidavayutaiydr Tiruvilaiya-tar Purdnam (Purcin am on the sacred sports of Lord Siva of Madurai), a work most probably of the 13th century A.D.
While earlier sculptures available only shows impalement but not forced, but later paintings depicts the event as forced ones.
1st frescos from Meenakshi Temple widely quoted by eminents is not more than 400 years old i.e. painted after 1000+ years.
2nd Mural on the ceiling of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Hiuen Tsang's (Xuanzang) a pilgrim from China
As per him - There were more than 100 Buddhist monasteries, The Deva-Temples were above 80, and the majority belonged to the Digambaras. The people were courageous, thoroughly trustworthy, and public-spirited, and they esteemed great… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
As it appears or made to appear that Jain's or Budhists were always on receiving end. It is not like that our ancestors have been open-minded who believed in open debates rather than diktats. They challenged each other to keep checks and balances within society in a healthy way.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Have you ever wondered why the topic of dinosaurs in India seems absent from common knowledge?
In truth, dinosaurs thrived in the Indian peninsula 250 to 65 million years ago, and they were unlike any others seen globally.
Sadly, many people, including myself, aren't aware of this, which is why I'm sharing this #thread.
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The very first dinosaur discovery, Titanosaurus Indicus, unearthed from the Deccan Traps in Jabalpur, dates back to 1832 and is 70 million years old. After vanishing in 1877, it made a dramatic comeback, resurfacing in the Shiwalik Gallery of the Indian Museum.
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Titanosaurus blanfordi was 2nd dino remain found in Pisdura, Maharashtra.
Rajasaurus - Regal Lizard remains were found in Kheda, Gujarat and Jabalpur MP. This 30 feet giant roamed in India around 70-65 Mya
IMO, History is variable and rewritten by the rulers.
In this series here's a brief thread on an expected spurt of Krishna and Radha's relationship following the Mongolian incursion. The artwork, largely from Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi, portrays Krishna observing Radha, glancing at other gopis, or caught in moments of affection.
Take a couple of minutes to explore this intriguing twist. If you believe that these scene are from any epic pl do share
#Thread 🧵 Pic representational
This earliest find is after Akbar started interpolation.
In the scene,
- Krishna Kisses Radha.
- The crown are typical marriage crown during the period.
- There are persian vases placed in the back and front of the scene
The Page from the Boston Rasikapriya (Lover's Breviary)
India (Rajasthan, Amber?)
ca.1610 (Mughal rule)
Not sure which Purana mentioned this scene where Krishna can be seen making love on a swing in the central circle.
inscription: śrī ṭhākurā rī kṛḍā rā a. inscription_translation: [ Love] Games of Thakur [Krishna], page 131
Regardless of the patent under the name Ludo by Britisher Alfred in 1896, Pachisi (25) has been played in India for over 5000 years. #Archaeology uncovers cultural appropriation.
Bhanpur (3000 bce), Banawali Haryana (3000bce), Chandraketugarh (200 bce), Modern
in 1938, the American toy and game company Transogram launched a widespread board game edition titled Game of India, which was subsequently advertised as Pa-Chiz-Si: The Game of India
In America, there is evidence for home-made boards and boards without a clear origin from the 1850s. A dubious story credits the invention of Parcheesi to Sam Loyd who supposedly sold the rights to the game for $10 at one point but since Sam Loyd was a notorious self-publicist and deceiver, it is probably best to ignore this account. The earliest definite record is that John Hamilton of the Hudson River Valley claimed copyright to the game in 1867. Rights were sold to one Albert Swift who then sold them on to Selchow and Righter in 1870 and this famous company trademarked the game in 1874. Parcheesi went on to become the bestselling game for Selchow & Richter Co. for decades.
The later 'Frustration" based on Ludo and initially published by Irwin Toy was made popular in many countries using the marketing muscle of MB Games (Hasbro) ' in a plastic incarnation featuring the gimmick of a centrally placed "pop-o-matic" dice roller.
There appears a native woman upper selling goods to seemingly a converted. The contrast between the converted and native is startling. However, both seems to be from poor class.
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In another scene, a woman slave is being auctioned by a Portugese. The woman appears to be poor and covers only her waist.
Thread exploring the tradition of 'Nose-Piercing in India. Some believe it's inherently Indian, although it was actually foreign to Indian customs 1000 years back. Let's dive in.
Female Beauty #Archaeohistories
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The first mention of nose-ring (for nose piercing) is in Old Testament when Abhraham's servant gives his daughter-in-law 'Rebekah' a golden nose-ring ("Shanf" in Hebrew). This practice of gifting rings to brides continues even today.
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Nose-Pin or नथ is expressed on sculptures paintings in Moghul period not before
Tavernier (c. 1638 ce) describes of Arabian woman wearing Nose-Pins while other Traveller 'Hanway' speaks irreverently of the 'nutt' is proof of Nose-pin of Arabic origin
Matrimonial connection between ancient Greece and modern India
The similarities between these two civilizations are striking, from fathers arranging marriages for their daughters to wedding rituals spanning several days.
Vases dating back to 500-400 BCE found in Greece and artifacts from 200 BCE-200 CE found in Chandraketugarh, Bengal hint at a connection.
Let's begin
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Preparation for marriage | Finding the groom
A woman's guardian, or kyrios, was responsible for arranging her marriage, as she couldn't legally do it herself. She likely had some social contact with her future husband. Marriages within extended family groups, such as first cousins, uncles and nieces, second cousins, or half-siblings, were common.
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Preparation for marriage | The Dowry
In ancient Greek weddings, the first step was the dowry, provided by the woman's kyrios (guardian). It was usually given at the betrothal but could be delayed until the wedding ceremony if agreed upon.
The dowry often comprised money but could include items like furniture or, rarely, land. Non-monetary items were given a cash value. Land was seldom included, as men preferred to reserve it for their sons' inheritance.