About

 Our Mission

Time Lens explores the fascinating intersection of archaeology, mythology, and travel in India. We investigate questions like: When did the Mahabharata really take place? How old are the Ramayana's sacred sites? What caused the Indus-Saraswati civilization to vanish? Through personal exploration, cutting-edge research, and conversations with local experts, we piece together India's story spanning millions of years.

Meet Your Hosts

Nagendra Nagarajayya

 

(in indus saraswathi script, see http://indusscript.net)

ङगेन्द्र ङगरजय्य

(devanagiri)

Travel researcher and history enthusiast based in Bangalore, India and Pleasanton, USA. Nagendra combines his engineering background with a passion for archaeological investigation, bringing a analytical approach to ancient mysteries. His field research forms the foundation of each Time Lens episode.

Akul Nagendra

 

आकुल् ङगेन्द्र

Co-host and research collaborator. Akul based in Bangalore, India and Pleasanton, USA brings fresh perspectives to historical interpretation and helps connect ancient discoveries to modern understanding.

Our Approach

• Field Research: We visit sites personally, not just read about them
• Multi-disciplinary: Combining archaeology, genetics, astronomy, and geology
• Local Voices: Interviewing guides, archaeologists, and community experts
• Evidence-Based: Separating facts from speculation using scientific methods

Contact:

timelenspodcast@gmail.com

Substack:

https://timelenspodcast.substack.com/