Udupi Shri Krishna Temple – Where the Lord Smiles Through a Window
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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…
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The Deula Style of Temple Architecture: Exploring Rekha, Pidha, and Khakhara Forms with a Focus on Bengal’s Towering Legacy
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