In this episode of Amish Tripathi’s Did You Know? series, unlock the cosmic secrets of ancient Indian temples. Did you know that many Indian temples were designed not just as places of worship, but as intricate monumental instruments? Journey with us as we uncover how temple architects aligned majestic structures with the movements of the sun, stars, and even sacred hills—revealing a profound connection between architecture, astronomy, and spirituality.

Highlights from this episode:

• Discover how the temples of Vijayanagara face the rising sun, welcoming each day with its first rays.

• Explore the Vidyashankara Temple in Sringeri, where 12 zodiac pillars create a living solar calendar.

• Marvel at the Nilurallu stone alignment in Andhra Pradesh, an ancient marker for equinoxes and solstices.

• Witness the precision of the Modhera Sun Temple, where sunlight illuminates the deity on the equinox.

• Learn how the Brihadisvara Temple’s cosmic ratios and the Konark Sun Temple’s stone wheels reflect the universe itself.

• Understand the deep symbolism of Vāstu Śāstra and the sacred geometry behind temple layouts.

Even in regions where ancient temples were lost to time and conflict, their ruins inspire a new era of temple-building—rooted in the same cosmic harmony our ancestors cherished.

Step into the world where science, art, and devotion meet. Next time you visit a temple, look for the sunlight, the directions, the sacred design—each detail is a testament to India’s timeless wisdom.

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Special thanks to Harshit Katoch for contributing to this episode.

Welcome to a new episode of Did You Know? with your host, Amish Tripathi. Today, we dive deep into the mystery and meaning behind one of the most sacred numbers in Indian culture — 108.

From chanting mantras 108 times, to mala beads, Upanishads, and even Sun Salutations in Yoga, the number 108 keeps showing up. But why? Is it just tradition, or is there a deeper cosmic and spiritual logic behind it?

Discover how 108 connects:

• Ayurveda and energy points in the human body
  

• Yoga and the heart chakra’s 108 nadis
  

• Astronomy: The mind-blowing cosmic harmony between the Earth, Sun, and Moon
  

• Vedic astrology and numerology
  

• And how 108 is revered not just in Hinduism, but also in Buddhism, Jainism, and even Japanese New Year rituals.
  

Could 108 be the universe’s subtle nudge, reminding us of the connection between the self and the cosmos?

If you’re curious about spirituality, science, and sacred numbers — this episode is for you.

Watch now, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more fascinating explorations from Amish Tripathi’s Did You Know? Series.

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Life on Earth isn't just about animals, plants, and insects. There's an entire microscopic world of bacteria and viruses all around us—and inside us too!

In this seventeenth episode of the Did You Know series, Amish Tripathi takes you on a fascinating journey into the unseen universe of bacteria and viruses. From their ancient origins to their role in shaping life on Earth, this episode reveals surprising facts about these invisible but mighty creatures.

Did you know that bacteria outnumber humans by trillions, and some have even survived in extreme environments like boiling geysers and deep underground? What if we told you that you're more bacteria than human?

Discover the life-changing impact of bacteria like Cyanobacteria, the first organisms to pump oxygen into the air, making life as we know it possible. And viruses? Not all of them are harmful! Some help fight bacteria and even contributed to our evolution.

Don’t miss this mind-blowing exploration of the microscopic world that’s always with us, shaping our past, present, and future.

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