Chinganchira Temple: Idol Under The Tree
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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…
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Brihadeeswarar Temple : An Architectural Marvel of the Chola Dynasty
Dr Janki Thaker
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,…
Ananthapura Lake Temple : A Unique Testament To Kerala’s Vaishnavite Tradition
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…
Ajanta and Ellora in 1920s : A journey through postcards
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Akunuru’s Forgotten Past: Delving into Its Lost Legacy, History, and Temples
Dasi Yoga Rakshitha
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…
Nageshwar Temple of Khireshwar : An unusual temple in the Deccan
Nestled inside the western ghats , at the foot of the great fort of Harishchandragad , on the banks of the Kalu river is the temple dedicated to Shiva known…
Malanada temple in kerala : The temple dedicating for kaurva king Duryodhana
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KASHIRAJ KALI TEMPLE : A GEM FROM BANARAS
A temple is a history, A temple lost is a history lost; A temple kept is a history kept but atemple preserved is a history preserved and architecture is a…
Guardian of the Jungle: Mangladevi Temple’s Timeless Presence in Periyar National Park
A Unique Centre of Devotion A Temple which provides entrance to devotees only on a single auspicious day in an year, which anticipates a large chunk of population including devotees,…