Nature and nature worship have been close to Indian civilization. Since there was a talk in the nation about the prayers offered to mother earth, it is also a time to revisit our vedic texts and realize that Bhumi vandana has been inherent to India and its thriving civilization.

Pilgrimage is an important part of Indic culture as well as traditions. Throughout the civilization from the north to the south, what connects Bharat is the tradition of Yatras. It is like a river flowing in from various origins. It is a journey of realization, of awakening, of devotion, of experience and of faith.

The Indian contingent at CWG 2022 garnered praise from throughout the nation after bagging 61 medals. India won 22 gold, 16 silver, and 23 bronze medals.

The remains of the Neolithic stone temple and the inscriptions highlight the traditions of the civilization that had existed. The discovery also echoes the possibility of a well-planned city that once existed at that site. With corner towers, open-air courtyards, the settlement brings into light the knowledge and well-trained minds of the settlers of the region.

In our Indic Civilization, Rivers have had a significant place. From the Nadi stuti sukta, celebrating the rivers to various mantras defining rivers have been an important part of our culture.

Indians now find themselves comfortable in their own skin and are more aware of their local histories. This is an important development keeping in mind the vagaries of colonial rule barely a century ago, which dehumanized them exactly for those beliefs.

India achieved its independence at a time when the world was already struggling through the aftermath of the world wars. A divided world awaited India. The shaping of the blocs as a result of the cold war posed challenges for the country. India has, however, put forth its own interests and yet abided by its civilizational policy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Let’s take a look at how India has stood tall when it came to its foreign policy.