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Itihas Diwakar - April 2019

April 2019Edited by Dr. Rakesh Kumar SharmaVol. 12, Issue 1
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In This Issue

This issue focuses on significant moments in Indian history. It commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, and the birth centenary of archaeologist Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar. The publication includes articles on diverse topics such as the classical and folk traditions of Navsamvat (Hindu New Year), archaeological studies of the Martand Sun Temple of Kashmir and the Mamel Shiv Mandir, and a travelogue on the Kamakhya Devi temple. This issue presents an in-depth analysis of India's cultural, historical, and archaeological heritage.

Key Highlights

  • 01A detailed analysis of the background and consequences of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on its 100th anniversary.
  • 02A comprehensive exploration of the classical significance, astrological predictions, and folk traditions of Navsamvat (Hindu New Year).
  • 03An in-depth study on the architecture and archaeological importance of the Martand Sun Temple in Kashmir.
  • 04Commemorating the life and contributions of Padma Shri Dr. Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar to archaeology, especially his discovery of the Bhimbetka rock shelters.

Contributors

Mentor
Dr. Shivaji Singh
Irvin Khanna
Chetram Garg
Editor
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma
Associate Editor
Dr. Vivek Sharma
Administrator / Author
Pyar Chand ParmarVillage Neri, Post Office Khagal, District Hamirpur (H.P.)
Editorial Support
Dr. Ramesh Sharma
Editing Support
Dr. Om Prakash Sharma
Typing and Formatting
Ravi Thakur
Author
Dr. Om Datt Saroch
Prof. Kuldeep Chand AgnihotriVice-Chancellor, Central University, Dharamshala, District Kangra (H.P.)
Dr. Bhag Chand ChauhanDepartment of Physics, Central University of Dharamshala
Dr. Surat Thakur
Writer
Dr. Satish GanjuChair Professor, Chair of Tribal Studies, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dehra, District Kangra (H.P.)
Banita RaniResearch Scholar, School of Tribal Studies, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dehra, Kangra District (H.P.)
Krishnanand Sagar
Dr. Ankush Bhardwaj

Topics

  • Archaeology
  • Biography
  • Culture and Tradition
  • History
  • Indian Freedom Struggle
  • Temple Architecture

About the Journal

Itihas Divakar (The Lamp of History) is our flagship quarterly research journal dedicated to illuminating the rich tapestry of Indian history. Each issue contains scholarly articles, research papers, and analyses based on authentic sources in Hindi, Sanskrit, and other Indian languages.

The journal serves as a platform for researchers and scholars to present their findings on various aspects of Indian history, culture, and civilization, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of India's glorious heritage.

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