Asia, the most populous continent, boasts a rich tapestry of cultures, religions, and ancient civilizations. From the Indus ...

The ancient city of Dholavira, the southern centre of the Harappan Civilization, is sited on the arid island of Khadir in the State of Gujarat. Occupied between ca. 3000-1500 BCE, the archaeological ...

Pattanaik noted that discussions on the Harappan civilization typically focus on its art, architecture, geography, or material culture, rarely delving into its mythology, which historians often avoid.

“The Harappan Civilization was created by traders, not raiders,” Pattanaik pointed out, adding that therefore it was led by a mercantile mindset, which percolated into Hindu rituals.