2023
Indian.Temples Research & Media Services
Decoding Vahana: Is it Truly Just a ‘Mount’ or Something More?
Dr Dinesh Soni
Introduction In our epics and Puranas, we read about different deities. The deities appear on earth for their devotees, they fight wars and they bless the devotees. And when they…
The Dancing Damsels of the Temple – In focus to Vijayanagara period
Dr Hima Bindu Kanoj
By Dr Hima Bindu Kanoj In the annals of Indian history, The Vijayanagara kingdom is one dynasty to be reckoned with. This, is not just because it was one of…
Exploring Goa’s Dark Past: Haunting tales of Goa Inquisition
Guest Author
By Abhideep V Dessai Any oppressor can kill human bodies but not the souls. The souls remain in one form or another, telling tales of their suffering. tales of their…
Daanam and CSR: The Sacred Art of Giving in Hinduism
Many epics and Purans tell story of Mahabali, one of the greatest kings the earth has seen. He is the grandson of Pralhada and descendent of sage Kashyapa. Mahabali is…
Beyond the Canvas: Maratha Style Paintings and their Cultural Significance
Chhatrapati Shivaji the Great was the founder of the Maratha Kingdom. From his time (1630-1680) onwards till the British established their rule, the Marathas continued to dominate the political scene…
From Ancient Rituals to Modern Stages: The Evolution of Perini Dance
Dasi Yoga Rakshitha
Introduction: On the personal front, I witnessed Perini dance for the first time in the Ranga Mandapa of the renowned UNESCO heritage site in Telanaga, i.e., the Ramappa Temple. Through…
Lakkundi & Shravanabelagola : Latest applicants for World Heritage tag
After recent inclusion of Hoysala temples in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the tourism in Karnataka is expected to be on rise. With the aim of boosting the tourism and better…
The Sacred Wheels of Energy: Understanding Chakra in Ancient Indian Texts
The life and death is a complete cyclical process. One takes birth, lives life, dies and again takes birth. And this cycle is perfectly represented by a wheel or Chakra…