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Lord Buddha, born as Siddhartha Gautama around 563 BCE in Lumbini, was a spiritual teacher whose profound insights transformed humanity’s understanding of suffering and liberation. Born a prince, he lived…
Thirunelli Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is located on the Brahmagiri Hill in Kerala, India, and is renowned for its unique provision of life-cycle rituals, from birth to post-mortem rites.…
Abstract The Kottiyoor Temple, located in Kannur district, Kerala, holds a significant place in the religious and cultural landscape of the region. Known as Vadakkeshwaram or Ikkare Kottiyoor, the temple…
The Masrur (or Masroor) Rock Cut Temple often referred to as the “Ellora of Himachal,” is an architectural marvel situated in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Carved out of…
Chinganchira, a nature temple is situated in Kollengode in Palakkad district in Kerala. The idols are enshrined beneath the banyan tree. The whole temple area has roots both in the…
Introduction The Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as Periya Kovil, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and stands in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. As one of the largest Hindu temples in the world,…
The Ananthapadmanabhaswamy Temple, also known as the Ananthapura Lake Temple, is an exceptional example of Vaishnavite tradition and Kerala’s architectural heritage. Situated in the village of Ananthapura, approximately 6 km…
Introduction The Ajanta and Ellora Caves, located in the state of Maharashtra, India, are among the most magnificent examples of ancient rock-cut architecture in the world. These UNESCO World Heritage…
Sanskrit, often referred to as the “language of the gods,” occupies a distinguished position in the annals of human civilization. As the ancient language of Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas,…
Introduction Akunuru, where “Aku” in Telugu means leaf and “Nuru” implies one hundred. It translates to “One hundred leaves”. According to the locals, it was also known as “Shatapatrapuram”, which…
Dr Janki Thaker
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Dasi Yoga Rakshitha