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title: "History Essays | Gireesh Shanbbhag"
description: "Essays on History by Gireesh Shanbbhag — 5 articles connecting Indian wisdom with modern life."
url: https://gireeshshanbbhag.in/category/history
author: Gireesh Shanbbhag
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# History

Essays on History by Gireesh Shanbbhag — 5 articles connecting Indian wisdom with modern life.

- [The Great Night of Shiva: Unveiling the Mysteries and Miracles of Mahashivratri](https://gireeshshanbbhag.in/the-great-night-of-shiva-unveiling-the-mysteries-and-miracles-of-mahashivratri)
- [Beyond the Party: The Historical Origins of January 1st](https://gireeshshanbbhag.in/beyond-the-party-the-historical-origins-of-january-1st)
- [Beyond the Harvest: The Spiritual, Astronomical, and Mythological Significance of Makar Sankranti](https://gireeshshanbbhag.in/beyond-the-harvest-the-spiritual-astronomical-and-mythological-significance-of-makar-sankranti)
- [Beyond the Debate: Finding Wisdom in the Itihasa](https://gireeshshanbbhag.in/beyond-the-debate-finding-wisdom-in-the-itihasa)
- [The Myth of the Gentle Exit: Did Non-Violence Alone Really Free India?](https://gireeshshanbbhag.in/the-myth-of-the-gentle-exit-did-non-violence-alone-really-free-india)