2024
Discovering Heritage: Monuments on Indian Currency Notes
The currency notes in India aren’t just a medium to purchase goods. The currency notes also throw light on the rich heritage of country. All the currency notes, currently in…
A Glimpse into the History and Grandeur of Erakesvara Temple in Pillalamarri, Suryapet, Telangana.
Away from the city hustle, three ancient temples dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries still stand majestically in the village of Pillalamarri, Suryapet district, Telangana (Note: Pillalamarri referenced…
From Empty pen refills to monuments : The amazing Transition
What do you do with used refills of your pen? You throw them away, right? What if I tell you that you can actually use it to create some very…
Saptakoteshwar Temple: A Journey Through Goa’s Spiritual Heritage
The Saptakoteshwar temple in Narve Goa, has its own place of importance in the history of Goa from ancient times. This temple has seen the glory of Kadambas and Vijayanagaras.…
Beyond Myth: The True Story Behind Lakshman Rekha in Ramayana
Introduction Even Sita had to follow the Lakshman Rekha. Who are you to defy? A very common line I have heard while growing up. Girls and women around me would…
The Divine Prescription: How Hindu Deities Teach Hygiene Practices
We have seen many natural forces being worshipped as deities in Hinduism. We have Varun (personification of ocean and flowing water), Indra (God of rain and thunder), Vayu or Pavana…
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Understanding: The act of Validation
Validation is the act of making someone realise that he/she is important and deserves respect. Or in some cases, it is the process of accepting the authority of someone. Is…
The Timeless Appeal of Sculpture: A Closer Look at the Art
Whenever we visit a temple or monument, the beauty of sculptures always mesmerizes us. Recently, during the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, the sculpturer Arun Yogiraj became a…