A study of sallekhana practice from the death memorials of Karntaka
Guest Author
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…
2025
Dharmapuri’s Kedareshwar Temple – A Testament to Kalyani Chalukya Sculptural Aesthetics
Dr Dinesh Soni
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…
Indian.Temples Research & Media Services
Dashrath Nandan Ram – The Complete Life and Legacy of Maryada Purushottam
Dr Janki Thaker
Introduction Dashrath Nandan Ram, the firstborn of King Dashrath from Ayodhya, is respected as a divine incarnation of Lord Vishnu and stands as a timeless symbol of virtue, dharma, and…
Beyond Lights and Festivities: Understanding the Sacred Days of Diwali
Diwali, often called the festival of lights, is one of the most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals in India. Marking the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil,…
Jyotirlinga places – Centers of Spiritual Tourism
Here is our presentation on the topic, delivered at 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave, that was held at Ujjain on 27th August, 2025.
Udupi Shri Krishna Temple – Where the Lord Smiles Through a Window
On Karnataka’s west coast, the sea breeze carries a sound you can’t quite name—temple bells mingling with the hum of prayer. This is Udupi, home to the beloved Shri Krishna…
Jyotirlinga Towns have immense potential to be centers for Spiritual tourism centers : Dr Dinesh Soni at Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave
“The towns in India, that host the 12 Jyotirlingas, also have immense potential to be recognized as spiritual tourism centers and attract tourists from worldwide” said Dr Dinesh Soni, founder…
The blue pottery from the pink city
All that glitters is not gold. And all that looks blue is not blue pottery of Jaipur. One needs to have a keen eye to differentiate the real one from…