Our Living Heritage

History comes alive through the voices of India’s young storytellers. Our Living Heritage: Essays byYoung India brings together a selection of the best essays from over 1,500 entries received across 21states. Organized by the Foundation for Indian Historical and Cultural Research (FIHCR), under theguidance of Dr Vikram Sampath, this initiative is part of the YUVA programme to make historymeaningful beyond the classroom.From the splendour of monuments like the Breehadesvara and Dharasuram temples, to the courageof unsung freedom fighters such as Khudiram Bose and Jatin Bagha, to the brilliance of ancientinnovations like the Sushruta Samhita, these essays reveal how deeply students connect with theirheritage. Imaginative, thoughtful, and well-researched, their work offers fresh perspectives onIndia’s cultural and historical legacy.This anthology is both a celebration of young talent and a testament to the enduring power ofhistory to inspire new generations.