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Indological Research Institute is a registered organisation which focuses Indigenous knowledge renaissance rooted in truth (sacca), wisdom (paññā), and harmony (sāmaggī).

Observed by - WorldwideType - International | Date - 8 MarchSignificance - Civil awareness day/Women and girls day/Anti-...
08/03/2026

Observed by - Worldwide
Type - International | Date - 8 March
Significance - Civil awareness day/Women and girls day/Anti-sexism day/Anti-discrimination day
International Women's Day originated from labor movements in Europe and North America during the early 20th century.
German poster for International Women's Day, 8 March 1914. This poster was banned in the German Empire.

Kadamba Sakhya Acrylic on textured sheet Dimensions: 22"×40"Sirkeer Malkoha (ಕೆಂಗಂದು ಕೈರಾತ)In the dense forests of the w...
01/03/2026

Kadamba Sakhya
Acrylic on textured sheet
Dimensions: 22"×40"
Sirkeer Malkoha (ಕೆಂಗಂದು ಕೈರಾತ)

In the dense forests of the western ghats, the sacred kadamba blooms, its golden, spherical flowers filling the air with fragrance and life.

For centuries, it has stood as a cultural guardian even marking the boundaries of kingdoms during the Sangham reign.

From its nectar and perfume blossoms a quite companionship with the birds that seek it's shelter, a celebration of friendship between tree and wing.

The bird portrayed here is the Sirkeer Malkoha (ಕೆಂಗಂದು ಕೈರಾತ),fondly called the lipstick bird for its vivid red break.

Taken around 1890, Dinnertime by Frank Meadow Sutcliffe captures a fleeting pause in the working day of rural England. I...
25/12/2025

Taken around 1890, Dinnertime by Frank Meadow Sutcliffe captures a fleeting pause in the working day of rural England. In a ploughed field near Whitby, two farm labourers stand beside their horse, the tools of their trade momentarily at rest. It is an unremarkable scene, and yet that is precisely its power.

Sutcliffe, best known for documenting everyday life in Yorkshire, was working at a time when photography was beginning to move beyond the studio and into the lived world. Printed in platinum, the image carries a soft tonal depth that lends it a quiet dignity. There is no drama here, no sense of performance, only labour, landscape and time passing.

More than a century later, Dinnertime remains a reminder of how photography can turn the ordinary into history, preserving the textures of working lives that might otherwise have gone unrecorded.




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Megalithic rock engravings at Erikulam Valiyapara in Kerala identified as cow and deer figures
26/11/2025

Megalithic rock engravings at Erikulam Valiyapara in Kerala identified as cow and deer figures

Doddalathur megalithic excavations reveal rare burial practices, rock art in southern KarnatakaAlthough over 40 sites in...
25/11/2025

Doddalathur megalithic excavations reveal rare burial practices, rock art in southern Karnataka

Although over 40 sites in the belt were first recorded in the 1960s by archaeologist C. Krishnamurthi, the present excavation marks one of the few systematic investigations of such sites undertaken in Karnataka in recent decades

SINISTRAL CHANKS MOUNTED IN GOLD AND IN SILVER" from the Madras Fisheries Bulletin No. 7, Plate XVIII. It shows three di...
16/11/2025

SINISTRAL CHANKS MOUNTED IN GOLD AND IN SILVER" from the Madras Fisheries Bulletin No. 7, Plate XVIII. It shows three different depictions of sinistral chanks, which are rare, left-handed spiraling conch shells, adorned with precious metals.

THE LAST OF THE HERD refers to an 1877 engraving illustrating scenes from the Bellary District in the Madras Presidency ...
21/10/2025

THE LAST OF THE HERD refers to an 1877 engraving illustrating scenes from the Bellary District in the Madras Presidency during the Great Famine of 1876–78. The image, published in publications like The Graphic and the Illustrated London News, depicted the devastating impact of the famine, which was caused by a drought that led to widespread crop failure.

Announcing the Release of Volume 1: Audio-Visual Documentation and Textual Narrative on the Material Culture, Folklore, ...
12/08/2025

Announcing the Release of Volume 1: Audio-Visual Documentation and Textual Narrative on the Material Culture, Folklore, Ethnohistory, and Anti-Caste Observations of Marginalized Communities in Peninsular India!

We are honored to present the first volume of our comprehensive audio-visual documentation, accompanied by a detailed textual narrative through a printed volume, highlighting the art, musical instruments, folklore, ethnohistory, and anti-caste perspectives of marginalized communities from Peninsular India.

In collaboration with the Indological Research Institute, this volume preserves and critically engages with the rich tangible and intangible heritage of these communities, offering both immersive audiovisual experiences and in-depth written insights. It brings forward stories of resilience, creativity, and identity that challenge social hierarchies and affirm dignity.

This work is an essential resource for scholars, activists, and cultural enthusiasts committed to preserving heritage and promoting social justice.

We warmly invite researchers, artists, and cultural practitioners to collaborate and contribute.

Mail us to include your work or for more information: [email protected]
Join us in this vital journey to document and honor the diverse heritage and voices of Peninsular India’s marginalized groups.

The Aboriginal Tribes of the Nilgiri HillsBy Lieut.-Colonel W. Ross King, F.R.G.S., F.S.A.S."The tribes which I am about...
17/07/2025

The Aboriginal Tribes of the Nilgiri Hills
By Lieut.-Colonel W. Ross King, F.R.G.S., F.S.A.S.

"The tribes which I am about to describe are doubtless not altogether unknown by report to various members of this Society, and I do not claim for myself the credit of bringing forward many new facts concerning them. My simple object is to promote attention to the subject in hopes of ultimately eliciting some more certain information than we possess as to the origin of races whose early history is shrouded in mystery and doubt.

All personal experiences, however slight, are of value as contributions to the general fund of information, and I have, therefore, not hesitated to comply with the request made to me, that I would communicate such particulars concerning the hill-tribes of the Nilgiris as came under my own observation during a three years' sojourn on those hills, otherwise known as the Blue Mountains of the Deccan."

📍 Nilgiri Hills | Toda Tribe | Blue Mountains of the Deccan
📸 Archival ethnographic insight
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Remembering a Pioneer of Indian Archaeology.One of the most distinguished sons of the late Major-General Sir Alexander C...
17/07/2025

Remembering a Pioneer of Indian Archaeology.

One of the most distinguished sons of the late Major-General Sir Alexander Cunningham has passed away in his 80th year — Allan Cunningham.

He first went to India in 1831 as a junior lieutenant in the Bengal Engineers. Not only did he serve with distinction in the Sikh Wars earning praise and promotions for his masterful construction of pontoon bridges, but he also worked on frontier boundary surveys and in the administrative engineering department of the North-West Provinces.

What truly set him apart was his passion for history and archaeology. While fulfilling his duties, he conducted remarkable research on the ancient temples of Kashmir and the historical antiquities of the regions surrounding India. In 1861, the Indian Government commissioned him to carry out an extensive survey of archaeological sites across the subcontinent. This monumental effort resulted in numerous volumes, reports, and treatises — treasures still held in high regard by scholars of the East.

His contributions to the historical geography and topography of India are invaluable. And his vast collection of ancient coins remains one of the finest ever assembled.

📜 A salute to a life dedicated to discovery and documentation of India's rich past.

🪷🛕 Reconstructing the Pinnacles of Bharhut This rare archival drawing presents a restored pinnacle from the Great Gatewa...
16/07/2025

🪷🛕 Reconstructing the Pinnacles of Bharhut

This rare archival drawing presents a restored pinnacle from the Great Gateway of Bharhut, carefully reconstructed from surviving fragments. At its crown is the Dharma Chakra, symbolizing the eternal Wheel of Law, supported by elegant floral motifs and the sacred Tri-Ratna (Triple Gem Symbol)—representing the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.

It is believed that the Raja of Sugana, patron of this majestic structure, sent his own guild of artisans for the gateway’s construction, while local craftsmen contributed to the railings and pillars.

The term "Toran", familiar today in festive Indian decor, echoes these ancient stone archways—rich with symbolism, sacred geometry, and devotional artistry. Though some fragments remain missing, such scholarly reconstructions help us reimagine the lost grandeur of Bharhut.

🔍 A timeless window into India’s early Buddhist architectural heritage.

🖼️ Credits: Indological Research Institute (IRI)

🪙 Anathapindika the SetthiAnathapindika, the foremost patron of the Buddha, once covered the entire Jetavana Monastery w...
15/07/2025

🪙 Anathapindika the Setthi
Anathapindika, the foremost patron of the Buddha, once covered the entire Jetavana Monastery with coins to acquire the sacred land! His title, Setthi (𑀲𑁂𑀢𑁆𑀣𑀺), meant "wealthy merchant" or "millionaire"—a term of high esteem in ancient India.
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🏛️ Meanwhile, in Karla Caves, another Setthi—Bhutapala of Vaijayanti—left his mark on the ornate veranda of the Chaitya, commemorating the completion of the grand structure, immortalized in Brahmi script.
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These inscriptions and contributions show how Buddhist art and architecture flourished through the generosity of merchant patrons.

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