Most people know the legend of Holika and Prahlad as the reason for celebrating Holi, but how many also know of Bhrigu and Agni? We all play with colours, but there is a sect where ritual demands throwing mud and hurling abuses. On Holi, Sahapedia explores lesser-known traditions and practices of the festival.
The "Vellore Mutiny" of 1806 is one of the earliest examples of India's resistance against the British. The mutiny, which began on 10 July, 1806, was the first time Indians expressed their resentment against the British. On the 213th anniversary of the rebellion, Sahapedia's Manan Kapoor takes a look at the revolt and its significance. He recounts how the 1806 "Vellore Mutiny" set the stage for the 1857 "Sepoy Mutiny."
Primarily known for his contribution towards creating a Bengali primer, the Borno Parichay, and for his sustained efforts at improving the status of the Hindu women, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was one of the greatest reformers from Bengal. Following the vandalism of Vidyasagar’s statue in Bengal, Sahapedia takes a look at the legacy of the Bengali thinker whose works are integral to Indian modernity
Mothers hold a high position in Indian culture and motherhood has been extensively represented in Indian art. On Mother’s Day, Sahapedia and DAG look at the relationship between mother and child by five modern Indian artists MV Dhurandhar, MF Husain, Jamini Roy, Madhvi Parekh and PT Reddy
While the Targaryens and the Lannisters continue to fight for the coveted Iron Throne in the iconic TV series Game of Thrones, Manan Kapoor and Shruti Chakraborty of Sahapedia look at some of the historic Indian thrones that were symbols of power and wealth
Renowned Hindi author Nirmal Verma’s writings often deal with themes such as alienation, migration and historical trauma. He was not only one of the pioneers of the ‘Nayi Kahani movement’, but also a unique figure among his contemporaries, as he’d mastered over three languages. On his 90th birth anniversary, Sahapedia.org looks at the life and works of the iconic writer.
