Dr Janki Thaker
Indian.Temples Research & Media Services
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A Journey Through Maharashtra’s Ancient Caves
Dr Dinesh Soni
If we see the evolution of temple architecture over the time, our research would go back to almost 24 centuries. The time when Mauryas were ruling in the north and…
‘Shitala How India enabled Vaccination’ by Mitra Desai – Book review
Dasi Yoga Rakshitha
‘Shitala’, the book title, refers to Shitala Devi, a youthful goddess, depicted with a fan, broom and pot, riding a donkey (Vahana of Shitala Devi). ‘Shitala’ is a masterpiece on…
Temple Tales: The Art of Miniature Masterpieces
Building a temple is a very complex task for sure. Right from choosing design, procuring material and overlooking the construction; every step requires a lot of planning and careful watching.…
Hanuman : The embodiment of Power and Humility
Hanumana, the all powerful Hindu deity, is one of the most revered characters in Ramayana. Even though Ramayana is a story of Ram and Sita, the side character of Hanuman…
Exploring Ter : Satvahana era trade center and archaeologically important town
Introduction Periplus of the Erythraean Sea , the mid 1st century book describes navigation and trading opportunities from Roman Egyptian ports like Berenice Troglodytica along the coast of the Red…
The Temples of the “Tandava”
Dr Hima Bindu Kanoj
When he danced, the entire universe danced. He is the cosmic dancer; he is the Lord of dance, Nataraja. Dance is one of the Pancha Kriyas done by Shiva in…
Discovering Heritage: Monuments on Indian Currency Notes
The currency notes in India aren’t just a medium to purchase goods. The currency notes also throw light on the rich heritage of country. All the currency notes, currently in…
A Glimpse into the History and Grandeur of Erakesvara Temple in Pillalamarri, Suryapet, Telangana.
Away from the city hustle, three ancient temples dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries still stand majestically in the village of Pillalamarri, Suryapet district, Telangana (Note: Pillalamarri referenced…