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Dr Janki Thaker
The Sage & The King: Exploring Kaṇiṣka’s relations with Buddha’s image
The list of kings who have enjoyed historic connections to Buddha and his creed is spread across volumes. But, in this gargantuan constellation, some names shine with incredible splendor- Aśoka…
Chennakeshava Temple – A Timeless Symbol of Hoysala Craftsmanship and Indian Spirituality
Introduction The Chennakeshava Temple, also known as Keshava, Kesava, or Vijayanarayana Temple of Belur, is a remarkable 12th-century Hindu temple in Belur, in the Hassan district of Karnataka, India. It…
A Comparative Study of Narasimha Iconography across Ancient and Medieval Indian Temples
Introduction Narasimha stands as the fourth and perhaps most visually arresting avatāra of Lord Vishnu. Manifesting during the Satya Yuga, this incarnation was a specific divine response to the boon…
Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Life: From Battlefield to Breakfast Table
Dr Dinesh Soni
Introduction We usually meet the Bhagavad Gita on a battlefield: Arjuna’s chariot stands between two armies, conch shells are blowing, and a warrior collapses in doubt. At first glance, it…
Khardaha as Gupt-Vrindavan – The History of Shyamsundar Jiu Mandir
Sri Ramakrishna Paramhans stated Khardaha as Gupt-Vrindavan and quoted “Kalighat er Kali, Dakshineswar er Bhobhotarini ar khardaha r Shyamshundar jibanto” Introduction The earliest nomenclature of Khardaha is found as Khardwip…
Madhur Sri Madanantheshwara Siddhi Vinayaka Temple,Kasaragod Kerala
Madhur Sree Madanantheshwara-Siddhivinayaka Temple is a renowned temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Ganapathi, located approximately 7 km from Kasaragod town, along the banks of the Mogral River, also…
A study of sallekhana practice from the death memorials of Karntaka
Introduction The fundamental principle of Jainism is that entire universe is made up of 6 substances, out of which ‘jiva’ and ‘ajiva’ are important to understand. Jiva or the soul…
Dharmapuri’s Kedareshwar Temple – A Testament to Kalyani Chalukya Sculptural Aesthetics
The Marathwada region, the central part of Maharashtra, is known to travelers for the Magnificent Ellora caves. Beyond the Ellora caves, some know about the Ghrishneshwar temple, one of the…