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, […]
Iconography
Serpents of the Sacred: The Symbolic Power of Snakes in Indian Iconography
Snakes, the spineless creatures, alias, Nagas in our land, are virtually present almost everywhere—below the ground, under the sea; in
Sacred Spaces: The Architectural Harmony of Jagannath Temples Across India
Each Jagannath temple reflects the culture of its region while keeping the essence of the deity alive. The architecture carries
Brihadeeswarar Temple : An Architectural Marvel of the Chola Dynasty
Introduction The Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as Periya Kovil, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and stands in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
ICONOGRAPHY : An Introduction
Icons are religious representations of spiritual ideals or symbols of highly esteemed individuals or objects. That someone might be someone
Balrama : The unsung hero of Hinduism
Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna, does not find a lot of significance in worship today. However, he existed as
Nataraja: Interpretations and Modern Day Application
Shiva, the major deity of the Tridev in the Hindu religion which is considered to have been manifested in many
Akunuru’s Forgotten Past: Delving into Its Lost Legacy, History, and Temples
Introduction Akunuru, where “Aku” in Telugu means leaf and “Nuru” implies one hundred. It translates to “One hundred leaves”. According
The Temples of the “Tandava”
When he danced, the entire universe danced. He is the cosmic dancer; he is the Lord of dance, Nataraja. Dance
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