A Journey Through Maharashtra’s Ancient Caves
If we see the evolution of temple architecture over the time, our research would go back to almost 24 centuries. The time when Mauryas were ruling in the north and Cholas and Pandyas were ruling the southern India. Before this era, the worship would mostly happen through the rituals of Yagnya and sacrifice. These kind […]
Temple Tales: The Art of Miniature Masterpieces
Building a temple is a very complex task for sure. Right from choosing design, procuring material and overlooking the construction; every step requires a lot of planning and careful watching. But that doesn’t stop us from building more and more temples. Does it? As per Hinduism, a temple is where devotion is. It does not […]
Hanuman : The embodiment of Power and Humility
Hanumana, the all powerful Hindu deity, is one of the most revered characters in Ramayana. Even though Ramayana is a story of Ram and Sita, the side character of Hanuman gets equal praise, love and respect in the story. Such is the magic of this deity. The son of wind god Vayu and Anjani is […]
Exploring Ter : Satvahana era trade center and archaeologically important town
Introduction Periplus of the Erythraean Sea , the mid 1st century book describes navigation and trading opportunities from Roman Egyptian ports like Berenice Troglodytica along the coast of the Red Sea and others along the Horn of Africa, the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, including the modern-day Sindh region of Pakistan and southwestern regions of India. The book throws light on multiple important trade and transit centers of the era. The […]
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 circulation in India, talk about different monuments in the country. Let’s have a look at them. Rs 10 note : Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha The […]
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 beautiful art pieces? Meet Bengaluru based artist Sreenivasulu M R who uses the refills to create miniature models of famous landmarks. In the last 18 […]
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 often hear this line from parents and relatives. And it always makes me wonder, what is a Lakshman Rekha? And why is it supposed to […]
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 (Air we breathe), Agni (the fire). We also have celestial bodies embodied as Gods. These includes Sun worshipped as Surya, Moon worshipped as Chandra. Mangal […]
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 validation really necessary? Does everyone not understand his / her own worth? Is validation a component of Self-worth ? or is it just another […]
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 quite well known name all over the country, and even world. So, we thought of featuring a sculpturer in this month’s edition. Sculpture is an […]