The Baidyanath Temple, located in Deoghar, Jharkhand, India, is one of the most renowned and revered temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Its history dates back centuries, making it a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus. Ancient Origins: The origins of the Baidyanath Temple can be traced back to ancient times. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that during the Treta Yuga (an epoch in Hindu cosmology), Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, worshipped Lord Shiva at this site. Impressed by his devotion, Lord Shiva blessed him with immense power. Legend of Ravana and the Lingam: The temple is particularly famous for its Jyotirlinga, a sacred representation of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that Ravana, in his quest for invincibility, sought to bring the lingam (symbol of Shiva) to Lanka. However, while carrying it, he was tricked by Lord Vishnu and the lingam got grounded at Deoghar, giving rise to the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga. Construction: The temple as it stands today was built in

The Warrior and the Charioteer: A Materialist Interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita is a book by V. M. Mohanraj. The book is published by Leftword. So what has the book to say about Bhagavad Gita? From the book “the Mahabharata is not a chronicle or a document of history but Vyasa composed it by piecing together themes that were the subjects of ballads and sagas. Another key observation: “The personality of the Yadava chief Krishna thus extends far back in time and its origin is steeped in mystery....The many Krishnas of the past have been superimposed on the Krishna of the Bhagavad Gita , thus bringing forth a synthesized charming image, sans whatever negative traits they had.” There are more such communist oriented observations. Although many Hindus might find it hard to digest certain observations in the book, there is no doubt that the book is refreshing because it looks at the Bhagavad Gita from a different perspective.