The Sittannavasal rock-cut Jain caves were excavated in the 7th century CE during the Pandya rule and have some of the most vibrant murals seen anywhere.
Author: Ruchi Pritam (Ruchi Pritam)
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Uttiramerur – Democratic tenets inscribed on stone
The practice of stone inscriptions by the Pallavas and Cholas at Uttiramerur is one of the great legacies of that era.
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Jina Kanchi – The forgotten Jain legacy of Kanchipuram
Home to the oldest living Jain traditions in Tamil Nadu, Jina Kanch dates back to the Pallava king, Simhavarman, in 550 CE.
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Keezhadi – Unearthing a civilisation
The Keezhada excavations have unearthed a plethora of information about the ancient Tamil civilisation.
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Palani – A grand pilgrimage to Murugan’s abode(Part 2)
The many intricate stories attached with sages shows the importance of Murugan's abode for the devotees.
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Palani – A grand pilgrimage to Murugan’s abode(Part 1)
As one of the most sacred sites dedicated to Murugan, thousands visit Palani and worship the commander of the army of devas.
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Ancient India Mathematicians and CERN
Contributions of Indian mathematicians are recognised at the highest level of science but the Indian populace seems to be totally unaware of these significant achievers.
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Vishnupad temple in the spiritual city of Gaya
A place that has been identified since antiquity, where at the feet of Vishnu one is assured that good karma can lead towards moksha.
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Goa – The roads less travelled
Away from the beaches of Goa, nestled within the verdant forests of western ghats, lie the hidden treasures of Goa's distant past.
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Rock-cut temple and Jain-reliefs at Kazhugumalai, Tamil Nadu
The majestic Pandya rock-cut Shiva temple looks like a scale model of the Kailash temple at Ellora with rows of magnificent Jain bas-reliefs also present.