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Project SHIVOHAM

Project SHIVOHAM

Aravind Markandeya 14 Episodes Oct 6, 2026

Project Shivoham explores the history, wisdom, science, symbolism, and forgotten stories of Indian civilization. It examines India's cultural and spiritual heritage through a blend of historical research and philosophical insight. Episodes discuss topics such as ancient texts, traditions, scientific knowledge, and lesser-known narratives. The show aims to present Indian civilization's contributions and enduring relevance.

Episodes

Dwadasha Adityas - The 12 Forms of the Sun
Dwadasha Adityas - The 12 Forms of the Sun Oct 6, 2026 00:14:23 Why are there twelve months in a year?Why is the zodiac divided into twelve Rashis?And why does Bharatiya tradition speak of twelve forms of Surya?These are the Dwadasha Adityas — the twelve manifestations of the Sun.In this episode, we explore the extraordinary relationship between Surya, time, astronomy, Jyotisha Shastra and the number twelve.We begin with a simple idea: imagine the sky as an en
A Brief History of the Vedas
A Brief History of the Vedas Oct 5, 2026 00:15:51 Why was India once known as Vedabhumi, the Land of Knowledge?In this episode of Project Shivoham, we take a journey through the vast intellectual and scriptural tradition of ancient Bharat and understand, in simple terms, how this knowledge system was organized and preserved across generations.We explore the four Vedas Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda along with the Samhitas, Brahmanas
The Secrets of Sri Rudram
The Secrets of Sri Rudram Oct 4, 2026 00:18:56 What does Sri Rudram actually say?Recited for thousands of years in Shiva temples across Bharat, Sri Rudram is one of the most powerful sections of the Yajurveda. Yet while millions have heard these mantras, very few know what they mean.In this episode, we explore the deeper ideas hidden inside Namakam and Chamakam: Rudra as present in every section of society, in craftsmen, hunters, animals, tree
Sanskrit and Computing: What Is the Real Connection?
Sanskrit and Computing: What Is the Real Connection? Sep 9, 2026 00:15:51 What is the real connection between Sanskrit and modern computing?Popular discussions often swing between two extremes: claims that Sanskrit is somehow an ancient programming language, and the dismissal of any connection between Sanskrit and modern science.The historical story is far more interesting.In this episode, we explore how Sanskrit’s intellectual traditions intersect with ideas that later
Vedic Geometry: How Ancient India Measured?
Vedic Geometry: How Ancient India Measured? Aug 26, 2026 00:15:37 How did ancient Indians construct precise fire altars, align structures with the cardinal directions and design extraordinarily complex temples all without modern measuring instruments?In this episode, we explore the remarkable world of Vedic geometry through four ancient traditions: Kalpa, Jyotisha, Shilpa Shastra and Srividya.Discover how the Shulba Sutras used ropes to construct geometrical for
Aryabhata’s Forgotten Scientific Legacy
Aryabhata’s Forgotten Scientific Legacy Aug 26, 2026 00:11:44 Most people know Aryabhata as the man who invented zero but that popular story is neither complete nor historically precise.Around 1,500 years ago, Aryabhata calculated pi with astonishing accuracy, developed a sine table, solved complex equations, explored planetary motion and explained eclipses through shadows rather than mythology. He even used the analogy of a moving boat to explain how Earth’
Rama Setu: What the Valmiki Ramayana Actually Says
Rama Setu: What the Valmiki Ramayana Actually Says Aug 26, 2026 00:10:25 Did the stones of Rama Setu magically float? Who actually built the bridge and why does the Valmiki Ramayana call it Nala Setu?In this episode, we return to the original epic to examine its fascinating description of the crossing to Lanka: an enormous Vanara workforce, trees and rocks carried into the ocean, measurements taken with cords, and a bridge reportedly completed in just five days.We also
Why Everything You Know About Shambala Is Wrong?
Why Everything You Know About Shambala Is Wrong? Jun 24, 2026 00:11:16 For centuries, Shambala has been described as a hidden kingdom, a mystical land beyond ordinary human reach. But do the original scriptures actually say that?In this episode, we return directly to the primary sources—the Bhagavata Purana, Vishnu Purana, Bhavishya Purana, and the Kalachakra Tantra of Vajrayana Buddhism—to uncover what Shambala really is.We explore:• The Puranic prophecy of Kalki Av
Why No Dogs in Australia?
Why No Dogs in Australia? Jun 24, 2026 00:13:11 Australia is home to some of the most extraordinary animals on Earth.Kangaroos. Koalas. Wombats. Platypuses.But there is one animal that doesn't seem to belong.The dingo.For more than 60,000 years, humans lived in Australia. Yet the dingo appears only around 4,000 years ago.Where did it come from?Who brought it?And why does its arrival coincide with one of the most debated chapters in Australi
Why Does Karnataka Use a Two-Headed Bird? | The Story of Gandabherunda
Why Does Karnataka Use a Two-Headed Bird? | The Story of Gandabherunda Jun 17, 2026 00:10:28 Why does Karnataka use a mysterious two-headed bird as its official emblem?For centuries, the Gandabherunda has appeared in South Indian art, royal insignia, temple sculptures, and the banners of powerful kingdoms. But this extraordinary creature is far more than a decorative symbol. Associated with immense strength, divine power, and imperial authority, the Gandabherunda became one of the most re
Did Indian Scientists Finally Find Saraswathi in 2026?
Did Indian Scientists Finally Find Saraswathi in 2026? Jun 17, 2026 00:12:46 For centuries, the Saraswati River has stood at the center of one of India's greatest historical mysteries. Revered in the Rig Veda as a mighty river and remembered in tradition as part of the sacred Triveni Sangam, Saraswati eventually vanished from the landscape—leading many to dismiss it as mythology.But what if the story is more complicated?Recent scientific investigations at Prayagraj hav
Who Invented the Dosa? The 2,000-Year Journey of India's Iconic Dish
Who Invented the Dosa? The 2,000-Year Journey of India's Iconic Dish Jun 17, 2026 00:15:06 Dosa is one of the most famous foods in India today, but where did it come from? Who first created it? And what ancient innovations made it possible?In this episode of Project SHIVOHAM, we trace the remarkable history of dosa from early South Indian culinary traditions and the science of fermentation to the technologies of rice cultivation, wet grinding, and stone griddles that transformed simple

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