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Project SHIVOHAM

Aravind Markandeya 14 Episodes Sep 9, 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.

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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? 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 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 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? 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? 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 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? 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 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

SINDHU: The River That Gave India Its Name Jun 15, 2026 00:13:51 Most rivers in the Rig Veda are remembered as mothers. They nourish, protect, and sustain civilization. But there is one extraordinary exception.Sindhu.Unlike every other major river, Sindhu is described not as a mother, but as a king, a warrior, and a protector.Why?In this episode of Project Shivoham, we explore the Nadi Sukta of the Rig Veda, the unique position of Saraswati and Sindhu in the Ri

Why Gada is Deadlier than Sword? Jun 13, 2026 00:11:28 What made the Gada one of the most feared weapons of the ancient world?Long before it became associated with Hanuman and Bhima, the Gada was already shaping history. Archaeological discoveries from the Indus Valley Civilization reveal that versions of this weapon existed more than 4,500 years ago. From Harappan stone mace-heads to medieval iron Gurjs, from royal courts to wrestling Akharas, the Ga

Sinauli: The Forgotten Warriors of Ancient India in 2000 BCE Jun 9, 2026 00:13:19 In 2018, archaeologists excavating the village of Sinauli in western Uttar Pradesh uncovered one of the most remarkable discoveries in Indian archaeology: warrior graves, copper-covered coffins, antenna swords, shields, helmets and three ancient chariots. Dating to around 2000–1800 BCE, these finds offer a rare glimpse into a forgotten warrior culture that flourished nearly 4,000 years ago. In thi

Dhanurveda: The Sacred Science of War Jun 7, 2026 00:16:35 Ancient India did not view warfare as mere violence.It elevated warfare into a science.A sacred science.Known as Dhanurveda, the Upaveda of military knowledge, this remarkable tradition combined weapon engineering, metallurgy, archery, battlefield formations, military psychology, physical conditioning, ethics, and spiritual discipline into a single integrated system.According to traditional accoun

Did Ancient India Discover Atoms? | The Vaiseshika Philosophy Jun 6, 2026 00:17:19 Did ancient Indian philosophers believe in atoms thousands of years before modern science?In this episode of Project Shivoham, we explore the Vaisheshika Darshana of Maharishi Kanada—one of the oldest systematic attempts to understand reality. From atoms (Anu) and gravity (Gurutva) to space, time, mind and the mysterious force called Adrishta, discover how ancient Indian thinkers tried to reverse-

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