Mahakumbh : Story, History and Mystery
Dr Dinesh Soni
As per the data made public by Maha Kumbh organisers, over 65 crore people took sacred bath in the holy confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati river. That is more…
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The Jyotirlingas : An introduction to the legends and history of the 12 sacred Shaivite Temples
Introduction In Shaivism in India, the term Jyotirlinga holds a very specific religious value. The Word Jyotirlinga is a Sanskrit compound of jyotis (‘radiance’) and linga (‘symbol’). Thus, a Jyotirlinga…
Thanumalayan Temple – Guardian of Ancient Mysteries and Sacred Harmony
Dr Janki Thaker
Introduction – The Thanumalayan Temple, also known as Sthanumalayan Temple or Suchindram Temple, is situated in the town of Suchindram in Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari district. This sacred site is adored…
Madavoorpara Rock-Cut Temple: Thiruvananthapuram’s Ancient Gem Carved in Stone
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The Madvoorpara Rock Temple is a historic site located approximately 11 kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram city, within the Kattayikonam division of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. This ancient temple, dating back to the…
Stupas, Mahabodhi Temple and the Power of the Eightfold Path: A Vastu Perspective
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 : An Archaeological And Ritualistic Study Of A South Indian Pilgrimage Site
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.…
The Kottiyoor Temple : An Ethnographic And Historical Analysis Of A Sacred Site In Kerala
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…
Rock-Cut Resonance : Architectural & Vastu Marvels of Masrur 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 Temple: Idol Under The Tree
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…
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. As one of the largest Hindu temples in the world,…