5 Hidden Temples Of Varanasi That Very Few People Know About
सार्नन्दमानन्दवने वसन्तमानन्दकन्दं हतपापवृन्दम्।वाराणसीनाथमनाथनाथं श्रीविश्वनाथं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥I take refuge in Shri Vishwanath (Lord Shiva) – the divine Lord of Varanasi, protector […]
Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho: Architecture, Iconography and Sacred Symbolism
Introduction The Lakshman Temple was constructed in the 10th century CE under the patronage of the Chandelas king Yashovarman. It
The Nature of Archaeological Heritage of Nalanda
Introduction In India’s cultural heritage, Nalanda holds an immensely significant place. Located in the Nalanda district of Bihar, this ancient
The Sage & The King: Exploring Kaṇiṣka’s relations with Buddha’s image
The list of kings who have enjoyed historic connections to Buddha and his creed is spread across volumes. But, in
A Comparative Study of Narasimha Iconography across Ancient and Medieval Indian Temples
Introduction Narasimha stands as the fourth and perhaps most visually arresting avatāra of Lord Vishnu. Manifesting during the Satya Yuga,
Khardaha as Gupt-Vrindavan – The History of Shyamsundar Jiu Mandir
Sri Ramakrishna Paramhans stated Khardaha as Gupt-Vrindavan and quoted “Kalighat er Kali, Dakshineswar er Bhobhotarini ar khardaha r Shyamshundar jibanto”
Madhur Sri Madanantheshwara Siddhi Vinayaka Temple,Kasaragod Kerala
Madhur Sree Madanantheshwara-Siddhivinayaka Temple is a renowned temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Ganapathi, located approximately 7 km from
A study of sallekhana practice from the death memorials of Karntaka
Introduction The fundamental principle of Jainism is that entire universe is made up of 6 substances, out of which ‘jiva’
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
The Deula Style of Temple Architecture: Exploring Rekha, Pidha, and Khakhara Forms with a Focus on Bengal’s Towering Legacy
Introduction The Deula style of temple architecture, which is predominantly found in the ancient region of Kalinga, which is modern-day