Project SHIVOHAM podcast artwork
History

Project SHIVOHAM

by Aravind Markandeya

Chart positions today · South Africa

Not on the South Africa charts we track today.

If you like Project SHIVOHAM, try…

Latest episodes

  • Dwadasha Adityas - The 12 Forms of the Sun

    October 6, 2026 · 14 min

    Why are there twelve months in a year? Why is the zodiac divided into twelve Rashis? And why does Bharatiya tradition speak of twelve forms of Surya? These are the Dwadasha Adityas — the twelve manifestations of the Sun. In this episode…

  • A Brief History of the Vedas

    October 5, 2026 · 16 min

    Why was India once known as Vedabhumi, the Land of Knowledge? In this episode of Project Shivoham, we take a journey through the vast intellectual and scriptural tradition of ancient Bharat and understand, in simple terms, how this…

  • The Secrets of Sri Rudram

    October 4, 2026 · 19 min

    What does Sri Rudram actually say? Recited for thousands of years in Shiva temples across Bharat, Sri Rudram is one of the most powerful sections of the Yajurveda. Yet while millions have heard these mantras, very few know what they…

  • Sanskrit and Computing: What Is the Real Connection?

    September 9, 2026 · 16 min

    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…

  • Vedic Geometry: How Ancient India Measured?

    August 26, 2026 · 16 min

    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…

Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes
  • Aryabhata’s Forgotten Scientific Legacy

    August 26, 2026 · 12 min

    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…

  • Rama Setu: What the Valmiki Ramayana Actually Says

    August 26, 2026 · 10 min

    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…

  • Why Everything You Know About Shambala Is Wrong?

    June 24, 2026 · 11 min

    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…

  • Why No Dogs in Australia?

    June 24, 2026 · 13 min

    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…

  • Why Does Karnataka Use a Two-Headed Bird? | The Story of Gandabherunda

    June 17, 2026 · 10 min

    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…

  • Did Indian Scientists Finally Find Saraswathi in 2026?

    June 17, 2026 · 13 min

    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…

  • Who Invented the Dosa? The 2,000-Year Journey of India's Iconic Dish

    June 17, 2026 · 15 min

    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…

Full episode archive on Apple Podcasts →

About the show

Project Shivoham explores the history, wisdom, science, symbolism and forgotten stories of Indian civilization.