Illustrations: In Thai Buddhist cosmology, Indra lives in a celestial stupa with 32 other deities

The ‘Chulamani Chedi’ is mentioned repeatedly in the story of the life of the Buddha.

Jana Igunma

· Nov 08, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Nataraja: How the dancing avatar of Shiva made his way from rock sculptures to modern physics

The deity, with obscure origins in the Indus Valley Civilisation, has inspired the likes of Carl Sagan and found a home at CERN.

Harish Pullanoor, qz.com

· Dec 24, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Christian Europe once celebrated the story of Buddha without even knowing it

The Buddha as Josaphat became a saint in medieval Europe with his own feast day: November 27.

Jana Igunma

· Jul 04, 2019 · 08:30 pm

In an ancient Indian legend, robots guarded Buddha’s relics

Stories passed down from the ancient world tell of self-powered machines able to move on their own – robots – playing key roles in historic moments.

Adrienne Mayor, The Conversation

· Mar 16, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Soccer team rescue: In Thai caves lurk many legends and sacred tales

A scholar, who has conducted research on the Thai caves from which 12 children were rescued, explains their power and appeal.

Andrew Alan Johnson, The Conversation

· Jul 12, 2018 · 11:30 pm

Why the rest of India should read Wayanad adivasis’ retelling of the Ramayana

Their version of the Ramayana is less black-and-white, more feminist, and they reflect difficult histories.

Malini Nair

· Mar 26, 2018 · 11:30 am

If not for ‘Chandamama’, my generation may have never realised the beauty of age-old Indian tales

Four years after the print edition shut down, a new unofficial online archive of the children’s magazine reminds us of its near-cult status.

Mrinal Pande

· Dec 11, 2017 · 11:30 am

The Goddess of Stone Pelters: In Uttarakhand, hurling stones is a hallowed tradition

Uttarakhand is full of shrines to the stone as mother, the protector.

Mrinal Pande

· Aug 31, 2017 · 12:30 pm

How Voltaire’s reflections on Buddha shaped the way the West understands Buddhism today

The French Enlightenment thinker separated Buddha’s teachings from religious trappings.

The Public Domain Review

· Aug 16, 2017 · 08:30 pm

Listen: Devdutt Pattanaik busts common misconceptions about Hinduism, Buddhism and yoga

Bonus question: Why are tourists garlanded in hotels?

Scroll Staff

· Jul 23, 2017 · 03:30 pm

Ireland’s mythology tells us why it is not surprising that its next PM is the son of an immigrant

Leo Varadkar, whose father is Indian and mother Irish, was voted leader of the country’s main governing party recently.

Devdutt Pattanaik

· Jun 11, 2017 · 06:30 pm

Watch: This hilarious new guide to Hindu mythology shouldn’t be taken too seriously

Why no one wants to date Durga.

Scroll Staff

· Apr 17, 2017 · 10:00 am