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Itihas Divakar

July 2013

July 2013Edited by Dr. Vidya Chand ThakurVol. 6, Issue 2
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In This Issue

This is the July 2013 issue of 'Itihas Divakar', a quarterly research journal. It features articles on various historical and cultural topics. Key subjects include Swami Vivekananda's role at the Chicago World Parliament of Religions, a geological analysis of the Vedic Saraswati river in Himachal Pradesh, the folklore of the deity Mahasu in Mandi district, the story of martyr Rajkumar Pratap Singh from the 1857 struggle, Maharishi Dayanand's contribution to uplifting Hindi as the national language, and the creation myth of the Bhil society of Gujarat.

Key Highlights

  • 01An in-depth analysis of Swami Vivekananda's historic speech in Chicago, which presented a new image of Hinduism on the world stage.
  • 02The origin and course of the extinct Vedic Saraswati river are revealed based on scientific evidence, shedding light on the geological history of Himachal Pradesh.
  • 03Documentation of the heroic saga of sacrifice and struggle of an unsung hero of the 1857 freedom struggle, Prince Pratap Singh of Kullu.
  • 04A description of the unique creation myth of the Bhil tribal community of Gujarat, reflecting their rich oral tradition and worldview.

Contributors

Guide
Dr. Shivaji Singh
Chetram
Mentor
Irvin Khanna
Editor
Dr. Vidya Chand Thakur
Associate Editor
Chetram Garg
Editorial Board
Dr. Ramesh Sharma
Dr. Om Prakash Sharma
Author
Dr. Govind Prasad SharmaNational President, Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan
V.M.K PuriDirector (Rt.) Geological Survey of Bharat
Dr. Dayak Ram ThakurAssistant Professor, Political Science, Government College Karsog, Mandi (H.P.)
Maulu Ram ThakurPresident, Devaprastha Literature and Arts Society, Dhalpur, Kullu (H.P.)
Dr. Karma SinghResearch Officer, Himachal Academy of Arts, Culture and Languages, Shimla
Dr. Bhagwan PatelAhmedabad, Gujarat

Topics

  • Culture and Folklore
  • Geology
  • History
  • Indian Freedom Struggle
  • Language and Literature
  • Religion and Philosophy

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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