Decoding Vahana: Is it Truly Just a ‘Mount’ or Something More?
Introduction In our epics and Puranas, we read about different deities. The deities appear on earth for their devotees, they […]
The Dancing Damsels of the Temple – In focus to Vijayanagara period
By Dr Hima Bindu Kanoj In the annals of Indian history, The Vijayanagara kingdom is one dynasty to be reckoned
Exploring Goa’s Dark Past: Haunting tales of Goa Inquisition
By Abhideep V Dessai Any oppressor can kill human bodies but not the souls. The souls remain in one form
Daanam and CSR: The Sacred Art of Giving in Hinduism
Many epics and Purans tell story of Mahabali, one of the greatest kings the earth has seen. He is the
Beyond the Canvas: Maratha Style Paintings and their Cultural Significance
Chhatrapati Shivaji the Great was the founder of the Maratha Kingdom. From his time (1630-1680) onwards till the British established
From Ancient Rituals to Modern Stages: The Evolution of Perini Dance
Introduction: On the personal front, I witnessed Perini dance for the first time in the Ranga Mandapa of the renowned
Lakkundi & Shravanabelagola : Latest applicants for World Heritage tag
After recent inclusion of Hoysala temples in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the tourism in Karnataka is expected to be on
The Sacred Wheels of Energy: Understanding Chakra in Ancient Indian Texts
The life and death is a complete cyclical process. One takes birth, lives life, dies and again takes birth. And
“The Idol Thief” by S. Vijay Kumar- Book Review
As an enthusiast of Ancient Indian History, Temples, and Iconography, I’m actively in search of books related to Indian heritage