The Heritage Diary : August 2024
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 to the locals, it was also known as “Shatapatrapuram”, which also translates to the earlier mentioned meaning. This village is in the Cheriyal mandal of Siddipet district, Telangana. Akunuru is 8 km away from Cheriyal, […]
The Heritage Diary : May 2024
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 here is not the same as the one located in Mahbubnagar district of Telangana). Before the formation of new districts in Telangana in 2016, Pillalamarri […]
Ayodhya Ram Mandir-Bharat’s Quest for Rama Rajya by Swadesh Singh
‘Ram Lalla Hum Aayenge, Madir Wahin Banayenge (Ram Lalla, we shall arrive; the temple, we shall rise)’. The 22nd of January, 2024, is an auspicious day for the whole nation and all the Hindus around the globe. The consecration of the Ram idol in the Ram Mandir marks a new beginning in the history of […]
From Ancient Rituals to Modern Stages: The Evolution of Perini Dance
Introduction: On the personal front, I witnessed Perini dance for the first time in the Ranga Mandapa of the renowned UNESCO heritage site in Telanaga, i.e., the Ramappa Temple. Through the sessions at the camp, I learned that there is a mention of this dance in the “Nr̥tta Ratnāvalī ” of Jaya Senani or Jayapa […]
UNESCO World Heritage Volunteer Camp-Ramappa, Telangana 2023
Our team member Yoga Rakshitha Dasi was part of UNESCO World Heritage Volunteer Camp. Here is her article about the camp and training that was provided at the camp. Participants from all corners of India, from Gujarat in the west to Tripura in the east, and from Delhi in the north to Tamil Nadu in […]
Omkareshwar Temple: Reminiscent of Marathas Architecture, Pune.
Omkareshwar means the Lord of the Omkara, representing the “Om” sound. Omkareshwar is one of the other appellations of Lord Shiva. On the banks of the Mutha River in Pune, Maharashtra, the renowned Omkareshwar temple was built under the supervision of Peshwa’s spiritual guru, Shivram Bhat. The entire construction lasted for twenty years (1740-1760). This […]
Promoting heritage through games
Making our future generation aware about our rich culture is not an easy task. But Charannya Kumar from Chittam Games is doing this in a very innovative way. Here is a story of the brand and the entrepreneur.