Context: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu visited Udayagiri caves, situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. About Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves: The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri mentioned as Kumari Parvata in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely carved caves built Read More …
Tag: Buddhism & Jainism
Mudras in Buddhism
Context: ‘Abhaya Mudra’, the gesture depicted with raised open palm that is commonly understood as conveying reassurance and a freedom from fear was invoked by the Leader of Opposition in his speech in Lok Sabha. The Abhaya Mudra is commonly associated with Buddhism, Jainism Read More …