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A Thread On The Founding Father of Surgery Sushruta lived in India sometime between 600 to 1000 BC. His Sushruta Samhita is one of the most outstanding treatises in Indian medical literature, describes the ancient tradition of surgery in India. #NationalDoctorsDay

Elevate your kitchen with this handcrafted wooden masala box, featuring 9 mini bowls and a clear lid to keep your spices fresh and beautifully organized. Rooted in Indian kitchens, designed for modern homes.✨ Shop Now Pan India Shipping Link: cliosheritagestore.com/shop/handmade-…

I am not virtuous, neither sin, nor happiness nor sorrow, nor mantra, nor pilgrimage, nor Vedas nor yajna, I am neither food, nor will I eat, nor am I to eat, I am conscious form, am bliss, I am Shiva, I am Shiva… #Shivratri

In the 7th century, negative numbers were used in calculations in India which was innovative because Europeans dismissed these numbers as absurd until the 17th century, when they gained widespread acceptance due to their practical use in accounting and bookkeeping.

Built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, Jaisalmer Fort is one of the world’s last living forts, home to thousands even today. Its yellow sandstone glows at dawn and blazes at dusk. A city that breathes inside a citadel.

The monolithic Ugra Narasimha sculpture of Hampi, towering over the spectators.

Carved, not built. Mahabalipuram’s Shore Temple and rock-cut sanctuaries weren’t made brick by brick— they were revealed from stone. Sculpted by the Pallavas, still sculpting our imagination.

Shridevi, the Hindu deity Originating from Tamil Nadu, India, 13th century A generous donation from Anna Bing Arnold

Which Indian city had a flood warning system over 3,500 years ago? #CliosQuiz

Konark, where the sun rides stone wheels, and time is measured in shadows and light. Each carving a verse, each pillar a prayer.

While global brands turn our heritage into billion dollar empires, we’re still struggling to protect and celebrate what’s truly ours. At @CliosChronicles & @clio_store, we’re on a mission to revive India’s cultural legacy through handcrafted products, stories, and deep-rooted…

Toda embroidery is a traditional craft from the Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu. It’s made by tribal women using red and black threads on white cloth. They don’t use any patterns or drawings—just memory and skill passed down over generations. #CliosCraftStories

Raja Ravi Varma's masterpiece, where Yashoda, the beloved mother of Shri Krishna, is milking a white cow. The painting captures a moment of pure innocence and mischief, as the mischievous baby Krishna, eagerly comes over to demand his share of milk. The painting is a masterful…

Shri Vishnu with Lakshmi and Sarasvati. c. 1100–1200, Bangladesh

At Brihadisvara temple, stone is light, and the temple breathes like a mountain with a crown. Thanjavur sings the rhythm of the cosmos.

Absolutely. India has so much heritage still waiting to be recognised. With the right push, we can easily break into the top 3.

Raja Ravi Varma didn’t just paint, he brought our gods to life. Graceful.

Brahma and Sarasvati seated upon their vahana the hamsa. Early 19th century

सर॑स्वती स॒प्तथी॒ सिन्धु॑माता । Saraswati, the mother of seven rivers. - Rigveda 7.36.6

Adorn History. Wear Heritage. Handcrafted in Bengal, this terracotta necklace echoes a 5000 year old tradition rooted in the ancient art of clay. Every piece is shaped by hand, sun dried, and fired, just like it was in the Indus Valley civilization. Shop Now! Link:…