The war of things Vs Thoughts
Dr Dinesh Soni
Ramayana is not only about the war between Ram and Ravana. Mahabharata is not only about the war between Kauravas and Pandavas. The epics also tell us a story about…
2023
The Divine Legacy of Hoysala Temples: An Architectural Saga
The Hoysala temples of Karnataka, located in the Belur, Halebidu and Somananthpura regions, made their way into the Unesco World Heritage list. The announcement was made on UNESCO’s official handle…
The legend and iconography of Uma Maheshwara sculptures
While exploring ancient temples, one often comes across the sculptures of Shiva with Parvati. The sculpture is called as Uma-Maheshwara. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Indian.Temples…
Indian Heritage Sites in UNESCO World Heritage list
Recently, the Hoysala era monuments at Belur, Somanathpura and Halebidu got entry in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. And on this occasion, we thought of introducing you to the…
The Festival of Dolls : Golu
Guest Author
India celebrates Navratri differently in all states commonly signifying the win of good over devil. The East celebrates it with pomp and show, mela and pandal as Durga Puja, North…
Unveiling Bharat’s Rich Heritage: CSMVS Museum, Mumbai
In the bustling streets of Mumbai, I found myself standing before the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, a guardian of India’s illustrious history. This magnificent museum served as my personal…
Rajakesari Vinnagaram : Chola Kings’ celebrated endowments to pile of debris
What was once a much celebrated Temple with lots of grants and endowments by Chola Kings now lies as a pile of granite debris, amidst a forest like land with…
Nataraja – The lord of dance and acting : Meaning, Iconography, History and symbolism
In recently concluded G20 summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, the tall statue of Nataraja caught a lot of eyes. It was an magnificent effort at displaying our incredible culture…
Sanatan Dharma Eradication : Propaganda, Political opportunity or need of time ?
Recently, the word Sanatana has become a very important keyword in Indian politics. With some loose statements from one politician in Tamilnadu, and arguments in support and in oppose by…
Omkareshwar Temple: Reminiscent of Marathas Architecture, Pune.
Dasi Yoga Rakshitha
Omkareshwar means the Lord of the Omkara, representing the “Om” sound. Omkareshwar is one of the other appellations of Lord Shiva. On the banks of the Mutha River in Pune,…