Is there any scientific evidence for Mahabharata?

Since the first excavations at Indraprastha in early 1950s, there have been at least eight excavations at places mentioned in the Mahabharata, but the ASI now has not published any conclusive, direct or genetic evidence so far to establish historical facts.

Why Kurukshetra soil is red?

Most of the site as mentioned in the Mahabharata text is populated and occupied by farmers and landowners. Nor the soil is red in colour. “A common myth associated with Kurukshetra is that the soil is red with all the blood that spilled. “Even if it was red at some point in time, it is certainly not anymore.”

Why Mahabharata is called mythology?

Originally Answered: Why are Ramayana & Mahabharata called as Mythology? Ramayan and Mahabharata are the only two Itihasas that are accepted as part of our sacred and secular set of ancient books. Western bias means Hindu history is continuously dismissed as mythology – even when there is proof of it having existed.

Where is Kurukshetra in Mahabharata?

Kurukshetra is the place where the epic Mahabharata war fought for 18 days, more than 5000 years ago. Bhagavadgeetha describes Kurukshetra as ‘ Dharmakshetra ‘ – a place where ‘ Dharma ‘ is restored. The location of the battle was Kurukshetra in the modern state of Haryana in India.

When was the Mahabharata war fought?

Archaeological Excavations prove veracity of Mahabharata War around 3100 BCE March 5, 2014 Kurukshetra is the place where the epic Mahabharata war fought for 18 days, more than 5000 years ago. Bhagavadgeetha describes Kurukshetra as ‘ Dharmakshetra ‘ – a place where ‘ Dharma ‘ is restored.

How old are the artifacts found at Kurukshetra?

Present excavations at kurukshetra find that the stones at that place were exposed to radioactive energy thousands of years ago. The site of drowned Dwaraka near Gujarat’s seashore (at present Dwaraka) also has artifacts dating back to 4000-5000 years old.

Is there any evidence of the Ganga in Kurukshetra?

Evidence of devastation by the Ganga is still visible in the thick clay soil. Excavations in Kurukshetra, now in Haryana, yielded iron arrow and spearheads dated by Thermoluminence Test to 3100 BCE.